$4,300,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2020
5 Beds
8 Baths
8,895 Sq Ft
9,291 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$483 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Water Fountains
  • Oyster-Adams Bilingual School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

Gorgeous Normanstone estate with SWIMMING POOL and SPA! Ideal location just off Embassy Row and around the corner from Woodley Park Metro, the exclusive Massachusetts Avenue Heights neighborhood offers a suburban setting in the city mere moments to all of Downtown DC. This former embassy residence boasts nearly 9,000 SF of finished space on 4-levels, and a super private lot over 9,000 SF. Plenty of space for family, guests, and working and/or schooling from home - the upper levels feature 5 Bedroom Suites with 6 Full Baths, including a spacious Owner Suite with His & Her Bathrooms and a light-filled sitting room. The gracious Main Level boasts a central hall gallery with curved staircase as the centerpiece of the traditional floor plan perfect for entertaining, all beautifully maintained and updated with multiple access points walking out to the flat main level rear garden terraces, fountain, and swimming pool spa. The finished Lower Level is incredible recreation/office/school space with designated office/work spaces, kitchenette, powder room, and private front access from the gated driveway. Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

HRLS Partners

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #0225180070 Listed on: 09/10/2020

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Christopher Leary

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #667095

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Taylor Bubes

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #0225019868

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,964

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,291 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Retaining Walls

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,895 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 4 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Interior and Front Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Stone Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Fountains

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Massachusetts Avenue Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2140//0013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,964

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2020-09-10
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Gorgeous Normanstone estate with SWIMMING POOL and SPA! Ideal location just off Embassy Row and around the corner from Woodley Park Metro, the exclusive Massachusetts Avenue Heights neighborhood offers a suburban setting in the city mere moments to all of Downtown DC. This former embassy residence boasts nearly 9,000 SF of finished space on 4-levels, and a super private lot over 9,000 SF. Plenty of space for family, guests, and working and/or schooling from home - the upper levels feature 5 Bedroom Suites with 6 Full Baths, including a spacious Owner Suite with His & Her Bathrooms and a light-filled sitting room. The gracious Main Level boasts a central hall gallery with curved staircase as the centerpiece of the traditional floor plan perfect for entertaining, all beautifully maintained and updated with multiple access points walking out to the flat main level rear garden terraces, fountain, and swimming pool spa. The finished Lower Level is incredible recreation/office/school space with designated office/work spaces, kitchenette, powder room, and private front access from the gated driveway. Must see!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 8895
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 8895
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 528.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8895
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2615

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: 5.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Water Fountains, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Stone Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9291.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30964.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2140//0013
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 12/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Roberti Vincent and Roberti Amy
Bought by
Stone Terrace Llc
Seller's Agent
Nancy Taylor Bubes
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Rankin
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$8,800,000
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-100.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Bradley Bruce F
Bought by
Roberti Vincent and Roberti Amy
Seller's Agent
HRLS Partners
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Taylor Bubes
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$4,700,000
Sold Price
$4,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-8.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.09%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1998
Sold by
Ward Patrick C
Bought by
Patrick C Ward Revoc Living Tr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1998
Sold by
St Sophia Religious Assoc U C
Bought by
Ward Patrick C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $8,800,000 Paragon Title And Escrow
Special Warranty Deed $4,300,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $8,800,000 +104.7% $1,083 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $4,300,000 -8.5% $483 / Sq Ft
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $4,700,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
07/21/2018 07/21/18 Rented $15,000 0.0% --
07/21/2018 07/21/18 Under Contract -- -- --
11/14/2017 11/14/17 For Rent $15,000 -- --
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 $37,658 $4,430,360 $1,297,770 $3,132,590
2023 $36,691 $4,316,570 $1,277,050 $3,039,520
2022 $36,531 $4,297,820 $1,252,520 $3,045,300
2021 $32,412 $3,813,150 $1,246,290 $2,566,860
2020 $30,945 $3,716,250 $1,176,430 $2,539,820
2019 $30,964 $3,717,680 $1,141,400 $2,576,280
2018 $29,280 $3,518,080 $0 $0
2017 $28,481 $3,423,170 $0 $0
2016 $27,515 $3,308,750 $0 $0
2015 $27,649 $3,324,200 $0 $0
2014 $27,170 $3,266,640 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC484484

Bright MLS

APN: 2140-0058