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$1,465,000
4 Days On Site

4501 WESTERN AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,200
SqFt
$458
/SqFt
1940
Built
Subdivision:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK
County:
WASHINGTON
Listing courtesy of Compass
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4501 WESTERN AVENUE NW4501 WESTERN AVENUE NW4501 WESTERN AVENUE NW4501 WESTERN AVENUE NW
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Open Houses on Sat & Sun Aug 16 and 17 from 12 -2pm. Classic Charm and Exceptional Space! Set on an elevated corner lot framed by mature landscaping, this handsome 1940 brick Colonial offers timeless curb appeal and flexible living across four levels. Estimated square footage 3200 SF. See floor plan in listing photos. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, 4501 Western Ave NW provides a rare combination of generous indoor and outdoor space, a wide footprint, and close proximity to the neighborhood shops, parks, and transit options that make American University Park a consistently sought-after corner of Northwest DC. Inside, you'll find four levels with a thoughtful layout and room to grow. The home welcomes you with a gracious foyer, an elegant living room with fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a formal dining room, and a den ideal for reading or working from home. The kitchen is expanded with a breakfast room that overlooks the rear yard, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. A powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths, including a large primary suite. A walk-up attic from bedroom 3, with wood flooring and baseboard heat, provides flex space to meet your needs including potential guest space, studio, storage or other design. The versatile lower level offers exceptional space including a large yet cozy recreation room with fireplace, a newly renovated full bath, and workshop. An expansive Bedroom #4 and office suite with its own entrance from the private driveway is an ideal space for your home office, studio, or private guest space. Sellers acquired a office permit for this space. Enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway for off-street parking for 3 cars, for incredible convenience and an adorable custom shed for gardening and other recreation items. Just blocks to the shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue, including Millie’s, Wagshal’s, Starbucks, Compass Coffee, Bluestone Lane, Crate & Barrel, Pizzeria Paradiso and more. Walkable to Turtle Park, schools, American University, and Tenleytown Main Street or Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metros, as well as several bus lines. Located in AU Park on the DC side of Western Avenue, this property offers all the benefits of city living with easy access to the amenities of Spring Valley, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Bethesda and downtown DC. A rare opportunity to own a timeless home in one of Northwest DC’s most established and connected neighborhoods.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,465,000
Days On Site 
4 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,200 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.14 Acres
Year Built 
1940
MLS® Number 
DCDC2215510
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$4,843
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
5 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.14
Foundation 
Block
Parking 
Off StreetOn StreetDriveway
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
2300
SqFt Below 
900
SqFt Total 
3200
Stories 
Three Or More
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R1B
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water Heater
Basement 
Exterior EntryDaylightFull
Cooling 
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
WoodHardwoodCarpet
Heating 
ElectricNatural GasForced AirBaseboard
Interior 
Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Attic 
Bedroom 2 
Bedroom 3 
Bedroom 4 
Breakfast Room 
Level - Main
Den 
Level - Main
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Foyer 
Level - Main
Full Bath 
Half Bath 
Level - Main
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Laundry 
Living Room 
Level - Main
Primary Bathroom 
Primary Bedroom 
Recreation Room 
Sun/Florida Room 
Level - Main
Utility Room 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Lot Features 
Corner LotFront YardBack Yard
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
SlateOther
Community Features
School District 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
JACKSON-REED
Listing courtesy of Compass



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