$1,689,000
SOLD APR 18, 2019

2840 Chesapeake St NW Washington, DC 20008

Forest Hills Neighborhood
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,380 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$500 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tudor Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

Situated on a pretty dead end street, this classic Tudor home has been lovingly renovated. With gracious room sizes, high ceilings, & careful attention to detail this home is warm & has all the conveniences of modern living. It has a traditional floorplan on the first floor, and a total of 6 BR on the 2nd & 3rd floors, including a large master bedroom. The lower level provides beautiful extra space that many are looking for. A detached garage & extensive landscaping in both the front and back complete the picture. The flat rear yard is perfect for playing. Easy access to Rock Creek Park and Parkway, & Connecticut Ave

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Van Nostrand

Compass Listed on: 02/07/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Trent Heminger

Compass License #SP102135

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Murch Elementary School
  • Deal Junior High School
  • Jackson-Reed High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision, Stunning Tudor Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 804
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2258//0804

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,475

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Remarks Public: Situated on a pretty dead end street, this classic Tudor home has been lovingly renovated. With gracious room sizes, high ceilings, & careful attention to detail this home is warm & has all the conveniences of modern living. It has a traditional floorplan on the first floor, and a total of 6 BR on the 2nd & 3rd floors, including a large master bedroom. The lower level provides beautiful extra space that many are looking for. A detached garage & extensive landscaping in both the front and back complete the picture. The flat rear yard is perfect for playing. Easy access to Rock Creek Park and Parkway, & Connecticut Ave
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Screen, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3480
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3380
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 709.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2380
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 100
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2840

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • Middle School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 676760.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 625940.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16029558
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10475.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2258//0804
  • Tax Lot: 804
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3380
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 04/18/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2019
Closed on
Apr 18, 2019
Sold by
Towe Christopher M and Yamanaka-Towe Susan Y
Bought by
Chapin Benjamin W and Chapin Daniel Lauren
Seller's Agent
Susan Van Nostrand
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Trent Heminger
Compass
List Price
$1,689,000
Sold Price
$1,689,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,435,650
Outstanding Balance
$1,277,352
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,016,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2006
Sold by
Hahn Todd
Bought by
Washburn Eric L and Schepper,Robin F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$937,500
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $1,689,000 Allied Title & Escrow Llc
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,435,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $413,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $937,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,750 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $2,250,000 0.0% $534 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $2,250,000 -6.3% $534 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $2,400,000 +42.1% $570 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Sold $1,689,000 0.0% $500 / Sq Ft
02/13/2019 02/13/19 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2019 02/07/19 For Sale $1,689,000 +16.1% $500 / Sq Ft
04/13/2012 04/13/12 Sold $1,455,000 -2.7% $611 / Sq Ft
02/13/2012 02/13/12 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2012 02/09/12 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $628 / 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 $13,638 $1,691,540 $688,620 $1,002,920
2023 $12,525 $1,557,510 $665,030 $892,480
2022 $11,903 $1,479,050 $646,340 $832,710
2021 $11,466 $1,474,010 $631,910 $842,100
2020 $10,430 $1,302,700 $625,940 $676,760
2019 $10,476 $1,307,310 $599,100 $708,210
2018 $10,315 $1,286,870 $0 $0
2017 $9,655 $1,208,330 $0 $0
2016 $9,415 $1,179,310 $0 $0
2015 $9,019 $1,132,500 $0 $0
2014 $8,391 $1,057,390 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Trent Heminger

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Trent Heminger

    Compass

    (202) 210-6448

    1 in this area

    781 Total Sales

    Trent Heminger
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  • Mary Noone

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Mary Noone

    Compass

    (240) 461-3928

    1 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Mary Noone
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  • Anslie Stokes

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Anslie Stokes

    Corcoran McEnearney

    (202) 270-1081

    4 in this area

    248 Total Sales

    Anslie Stokes
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  • Susan Van Nostrand

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Susan Van Nostrand

    Compass

    (301) 529-1385

    4 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Susan Van Nostrand
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  • Kurtis King

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kurtis King

    Weichert Corporate

    (301) 257-4125

    43 Total Sales

    Kurtis King
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC365604

Bright MLS

APN: 2258-0804

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Forest Hills

2840 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 2840 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20008 and is currently priced at $1,689,000, approximately $499 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2840 Chesapeake St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Ben Murch Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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