$795,000
SOLD APR 21, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,336 Sq Ft
$628/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$595 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • City View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Oyster-Adams Bilingual School Rated A-
  • Heated Floors
  • 4-minute walk to Kalorama Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to an exquisite, one-of-a-kind penthouse loft in the Historic Chinese Embassy condominium. The impressive facade of this boutique building greets you upon arrival and leads to a beautiful and welcoming lobby.

With a walk score of 98, you’ll have effortless access to a vibrant array of museums, restaurants, shops, boutiques, and professional services in Kalorama, Adams Morgan, DuPont, U Street, and downtown. Leave your car in your deeded parking space and enjoy the convenience of city living on foot.

This one-bedroom, one-bath loft has been masterfully transformed under the vision of a professional designer, achieving a level of finish rarely seen. No expense of time, cost, or expertise has been spared in creating this bright and luxurious living environment.

Burnished cherry wood flooring, 16-foot lighted acid-etched glass panels, a light-filled loft office with custom shelving and a buffalo leather-wrapped surround, a wood-burning fireplace, dramatic custom lighting, and thoughtfully designed built-ins with leather pulls are just a few of the exquisite details that make this home truly unique and inviting.

(Please see the separate list of all improvements.)

The open-profile kitchen boasts top-of-the-line custom cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, a Bosch cooktop, a wall oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a new Asko washer and dryer. The glass canopy and stainless Zephyr hood add architectural interest and elevate the kitchen’s elegance.

The spacious, light-filled bedroom is complemented by a well-designed custom closet system. From there, step into a stunning luxury bathroom featuring custom Porcelanosa tile, warm radiant floors, and an oversized niche in the beautifully tiled walk-in shower.

And there’s more!

Ascend the dramatic, lighted cherry wood staircase to a stylish lofted office with cork flooring and a built-in buffalo leather and glass desk. Continue further to your private roof terrace, where welded glass panels frame breathtaking views.

***Per floor plan 1,336 finished square feet

Thank you for visiting—we hope you enjoyed your stay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martin Toews

(202) 255-9195 martin.toews@compass.com Compass License #93960 Listed on: 03/28/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jeff Brier

(202) 255-9205 jeff.brier@compass.com Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Tommy Hart

(202) 258-0250 Tommy.Hart@compass.com Compass License #SP98357606

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $628 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,336 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Off-Street Space
  • Assigned parking located at #11
  • Surface Parking
  • Parking Space Conveys
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2130
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2555//2130

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Chinese Embassy Condos
  • Chinese Embassey Community
  • Kalorama Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,763

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$628 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Georgian
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 11
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Flooring Type: Heated, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1336
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1336
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 595.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1336
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: City, Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Space Conveys, Surface, Assigned
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 628.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Chinese Embassy
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Water
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5763.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2555//2130
  • Tax Lot: 2130
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Piersol Elizabeth and Reum Josef
Bought by
Chrimes Thomas
Seller's Agent
Martin Toews
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tommy Hart
Compass
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$778,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.18%
Original Mortgage
$444,962
Outstanding Balance
$442,576
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$336,395

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Goldsmith David S and Goldsmith Susan L H
Bought by
Piersol Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,200
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
Abdo James J
Bought by
Goldsmith David S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,250
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $795,000 First American Title Insurance
Deed $251,500 --
Deed $235,000 Island Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $444,962 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $795,000 0.0% $595 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $795,000 -- $595 / 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
2025 $5,407 $696,630 $208,990 $487,640
2024 $5,763 $693,170 $207,950 $485,220
2023 $5,440 $654,700 $196,410 $458,290
2022 $5,299 $637,170 $191,150 $446,020
2021 $5,360 $643,830 $193,150 $450,680
2020 $4,628 $620,200 $186,060 $434,140
2019 $4,499 $604,180 $181,250 $422,930
2018 $4,383 $589,050 $0 $0
2017 $4,155 $561,330 $0 $0
2016 $4,174 $562,720 $0 $0
2015 $4,031 $564,010 $0 $0
2014 $3,674 $502,490 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2189232

Bright MLS

APN: 2555-2130