NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1421 Chapin St NW Unit PH-302 Washington, DC 20009

Columbia Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $880,000 - $950,460

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$679/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 31, 2023

Last sale price $999,000 $595 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,302/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Marie Reed Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • 4-minute walk to Meridian Hill Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

You can't beat the view of 4th of July fireworks from this private penthouse roof terrace - and it could be yours! No compromises here - outdoor space, views, three large bedrooms plus a sun-filled den, garage parking, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and so much more.

Meridian Heights Condominium is a 14 unit community just off 14th Street. Penthouse unit 302 is a split-level plan with an open living level, two bedroom levels and a rooftop level with a den, utility room and private terrace.

The living level has 12 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling casement windows, gas fireplace, Juliet balcony and a powder room for guests. The open kitchen with breakfast bar has Kitchen-Aide, stainless steel appliances that include a gas range, side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker and door dispensers, and an over-range microwave with external venting. The dishwasher is Bosch. Hi-gloss painted cabinets, stone counters and stainless steel sink create a custom look.

Step down to two ample bedrooms that share a full, updated bathroom with a tub/shower, Toto toilet and a gorgeous designer tile floor. The bedrooms have big closets and north-facing windows.

Step up a level to a private primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom featuring a tiled shower, Toto toilet and Delta faucets. Just outside on the stair landing is a custom storage system and cozy window reading nook.

Up one more level to the roof and a sunny den with sliding glass doors on two sides. Open the doors to the stunning private roof terrace with monument and rooftop city views, plus a Weber gas grill and patio furniture that convey. Also on this level is a large walk-in utility room with a stacked washer/dryer, tiled floor, the HVAC system (2019) and water heater (2022).

Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, custom design features, and window treatments throughout.

Convenient, walkable location less than a block to Meridian Hill Park. Columbia Heights or U Street Metro Stations are 1/2 mile. Amenities around the corner include Streets Market (1 block), CVS, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Rooster & Owl, Seven Reasons, Sweetgreen, Elevate Fitness, the YMCA and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Germer

Compass License #4790985 Listed on: 06/29/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kharye Dunlap

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #0225214929

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • 828

HOA Fees

  • $679 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Secure Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2184
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2662//2184

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, trash, reserve funds, management, insurance, exterior building maintenance
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Meridian Heights Condos
  • Meridian Heights Condominium Community
  • Meridian Hill Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,431

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$679 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Penthouse Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Renovated: 2005
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 3
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 594.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1421

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Bbq Grill, Sidewalks
  • View: City, Panoramic
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Secure Parking
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 679.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Meridian Heights
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Reserve Funds, Management, Insurance, Ext Bldg Maint
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof
  • Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6431.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2662//2184
  • Tax Lot: 2184
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1523
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/31/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Gross Brian and Gross Spencer
Bought by
Mo Richard
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Germer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kharye Dunlap
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$999,000
Total Days on Market
8
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$910,115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$88,885
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.91%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$341,248
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$568,867

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2021
Closed on
Jul 26, 2021
Sold by
Molster Pierre Berkshire and Molster Ashton Ratcliffe
Bought by
Gross Brian and Moore Spencer
Seller's Agent
Brent Jackson
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Germer
Compass
List Price
$990,000
Sold Price
$990,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.45%
Original Mortgage
$792,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2019
Closed on
May 10, 2019
Sold by
Paist Mark C
Bought by
Ratcliffe Molster Pierre Berkshire and Ratcliffe Molster Ashton
Seller's Agent
Nadia Nejaime
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Rankin
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$865,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$735,250
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2012
Closed on
Sep 20, 2012
Sold by
Hager John W and Geatz Ronald J
Bought by
Paist Mark C
Seller's Agent
Coley Reed
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Sheehy
TTR Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$754,900
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Blacker Andrew L
Bought by
Geatz Ronald J and Hager,John W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Meridian View Condos
Bought by
Blacker Andrew L and Sarachek,Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,175
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mo Richard $999,000 Title Forward
Gross Brian $990,000 Kvs Title Llc
Ratcliffe Molster Pierre Berkshire $865,000 Paragon Title & Escrow Co
Paist Mark C $735,000 --
Geatz Ronald J $750,000 --
Blacker Andrew L $695,219 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mo Richard $350,000
Previous Owner Gross Brian $792,000
Previous Owner Ratcliffe Molster Pierre Berkshire $735,250
Previous Owner Paist Mark C $220,000
Previous Owner Geatz Ronald J $450,000
Previous Owner Blacker Andrew L $556,175
Previous Owner Blacker Andrew L $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold $999,000 0.0% $595 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2023 06/29/23 For Sale $999,000 +0.9% $595 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $990,000 0.0% $589 / Sq Ft
06/20/2021 06/20/21 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2021 06/17/21 For Sale $990,000 +14.5% $589 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $865,000 0.0% $568 / Sq Ft
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2019 04/25/19 For Sale $865,000 +17.7% $568 / Sq Ft
09/20/2012 09/20/12 Sold $735,000 -2.0% $459 / Sq Ft
08/05/2012 08/05/12 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Price Changed $749,900 -0.7% $469 / Sq Ft
05/30/2012 05/30/12 For Sale $754,900 -- $472 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,173 $828,480 $248,540 $579,940
2023 $6,410 $852,830 $255,850 $596,980
2022 $6,431 $849,010 $254,700 $594,310
2021 $6,417 $844,590 $253,380 $591,210
2020 $7,402 $946,540 $283,960 $662,580
2019 $7,273 $930,440 $279,130 $651,310
2018 $6,629 $853,230 $0 $0
2017 $6,529 $840,570 $0 $0
2016 $6,206 $801,810 $0 $0
2015 $5,671 $792,490 $0 $0
2014 $5,165 $677,890 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2102260

Bright MLS

APN: 2662-2184