NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2230 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20008

Dupont Circle Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,806,029 - $5,913,000

5 Beds
8 Baths
9,625 Sq Ft
$611/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2021

Last sale price $4,995,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,019/month

219 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 0.07 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens Rated A-
  • Beaux Arts Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Robert Emmet Memorial Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

Magnificent Embassy Row mansion spanning over 9,500 square feet (est.)of unparalleled finish and design. Built in 1907, this five story Beaux Arts townhouse was originally designed by renowned architect George Totten with classic Kalorama entertaining floors. Recently renovated by acclaimed architect Christian Zapatka to modernize elements but maintained its original elegant character. The house features include an elevator, ornate moldings, multiple fireplaces, impressive ceiling height, large scale rooms and staff quarters. The first level includes a gracious foyer, parlor, dual sitting rooms, office/ sunroom that accesses a rear outdoor terrace, and a powder room. The second level features a spacious living room with views of Embassy Row, gallery, formal dining room, kitchen and powder room. The third level includes a deluxe primary suite with a sitting room, luxurious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub and walk-in shower, large dressing room, and an additional bedroom suite. The fourth floor has two bedroom suites, kitchenette and laundry room. The lower level has a wine cellar, exercise room, multiple storage rooms and a full bath. Diplomatic zoning overlay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Russell Firestone

TTR Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/08/2021

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christal Golston

Golston Real Estate Inc. License #0225061302

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 2,850

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Beaux Arts Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Elevator
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Interior, Front, and Rear Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • 2,850 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kalorama Subdivision
  • Property has 5 Levels

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2511//0005

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Beaux Arts
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Magnificent Embassy Row mansion spanning over 9,500 square feet (est.)of unparalleled finish and design. Built in 1907, this five story Beaux Arts townhouse was originally designed by renowned architect George Totten with classic Kalorama entertaining floors. Recently renovated by acclaimed architect Christian Zapatka to modernize elements but maintained its original elegant character. The house features include an elevator, ornate moldings, multiple fireplaces, impressive ceiling height, large scale rooms and staff quarters. The first level includes a gracious foyer, parlor, dual sitting rooms, office/ sunroom that accesses a rear outdoor terrace, and a powder room. The second level features a spacious living room with views of Embassy Row, gallery, formal dining room, kitchen and powder room. The third level includes a deluxe primary suite with a sitting room, luxurious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub and walk-in shower, large dressing room, and an additional bedroom suite. The fourth floor has two bedroom suites, kitchenette and laundry room. The lower level has a wine cellar, exercise room, multiple storage rooms and a full bath. Diplomatic zoning overlay.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Bar, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Elevator, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 8
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Front Entrance, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 9625
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 9625
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 588.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8485
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1140
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1140
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2230

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 6
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 3 Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 3 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 3612740.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 905590.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2850.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: DIPLOMATIC ZONING OVERLAY
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16031788
  • Tax Annual Amount: 128557.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2511//0005
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 9210
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/09/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Bethesda Leasing Llc
Bought by
Grace Covenant Church Inc
Seller's Agent
Russell Firestone
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christal Golston
Golston Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$5,900,000
Sold Price
$4,995,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$905,000
-15.34%
Current Estimated Value
$5,876,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$881,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$3,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,494,206
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,248,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Smith Benjamin P and 2230 Mass Ave Llc
Bought by
Bethesda Leasing Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Bethesda Leasing Llc
Bought by
2230 Mass Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Newton
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Adler Jr.
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$3,100,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$2,480,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2014
Sold by
Smith Sub Tr Benjamin P and Marcia Davis Holdings Llc
Bought by
Bethesda Leasing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2011
Sold by
Bethesda Leasing Llc
Bought by
Marcia Davis Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2010
Sold by
Fishman Sub Tr Jeremy K and Davis Brian K
Bought by
Bethesda Leasing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
Sold by
Bork Shigeko
Bought by
Davis Marcia G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2001
Sold by
Hines Jeanne
Bought by
Bork Shigeko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
7.52%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Grace Covenant Church Inc $4,995,000 Kvs Title Llc
Bethesda Leasing Llc $3,500,000 None Available
2230 Mass Avenue Llc $3,100,000 --
Bethesda Leasing Llc $2,500,000 --
Marcia Davis Holdings Llc $3,225,000 --
Bethesda Leasing Llc $2,435,000 --
Davis Marcia G $1,371,700 --
Bork Shigeko $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grace Covenant Church Inc $3,750,000
Previous Owner 2230 Mass Avenue Llc $2,480,000
Previous Owner Davis Brian K $900,000
Previous Owner Davis Marcia G $810,000
Previous Owner Bork Shigeko $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $4,995,000 0.0% $519 / Sq Ft
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Price Changed $4,995,000 -15.3% $519 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 For Sale $5,900,000 +18.1% $613 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Off Market $4,995,000 -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Sale $5,900,000 +90.3% $613 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $3,100,000 0.0% $389 / Sq Ft
04/14/2015 04/14/15 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2015 04/14/15 For Sale $3,100,000 -- $389 / 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 -- $6,066,410 $964,010 $5,102,400
2023 $0 $5,580,070 $942,610 $4,637,460
2022 $171,842 $5,874,950 $928,590 $4,946,360
2021 $38,406 $4,518,330 $905,590 $3,612,740
2020 $219,757 $4,395,130 $883,440 $3,511,690
2019 $35,488 $4,175,000 $775,310 $3,399,690
2018 $34,331 $4,038,960 $0 $0
2017 $33,820 $3,978,830 $0 $0
2016 $32,273 $3,796,860 $0 $0
2015 $30,710 $3,612,920 $0 $0
2014 -- $3,152,810 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Russell Firestone

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Russell Firestone

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 333-1212

    5 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Russell Firestone
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  • Christal Golston

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Christal Golston

    Golston Real Estate Inc.

    (703) 795-9820

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Christal Golston
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  • Richard Newton

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Richard Newton

    Washington Fine Properties

    (202) 669-4467

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Richard Newton
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  • John Adler Jr.

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    John Adler Jr.

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 413-5474

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    John Adler Jr.
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC507258

Bright MLS

APN: 2511-0005

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Dupont Circle

2230 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 2230 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 since 08 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,876,343, approximately $610 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 2230 Massachusetts Ave NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens, Cardozo Education Campus, and St. Augustine School.

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