NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3730 Fordham Rd NW Washington, DC 20016

Spring Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,927,000 - $3,469,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,405 Sq Ft
$734/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2024

Last sale price $3,120,000 $708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,280/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2024

This stately, brick, Georgian-style home in prestigious Spring Valley offers elegance and comfort with its 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a wealth of desirable features, including large windows, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard. Perched on a gentle slope, this grand residence is perfectly situated to capture bright sunlight throughout the day, providing a sense of privacy and elegance. The spacious layout includes rooms ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The main level features a formal entry, an elegant living room, and dining rooms with beautiful moldings and wainscoting. The inviting eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, a large walk-in pantry, and views of the private yard. Upstairs, the bright and welcoming primary bedroom offers generous proportions, an en-suite bathroom, and an enviable walk-in closet. Five additional bedrooms, each providing privacy and comfort, complete this home. The finished lower level provides additional living and storage space. With a total of 4,895 square feet of finished living space, this home proudly occupies a quarter-acre lot, offering an impressive footprint. Just blocks away from Spring Valley’s shops, restaurants, and local parks, this location provides convenient access to major commuter routes, bus lines, biking trails, and Sibley Hospital.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office Listed on: 03/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth D'Angio

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 000

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Spring Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1471//0009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,555

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: This stately, brick, Georgian-style home in prestigious Spring Valley offers elegance and comfort with its 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a wealth of desirable features, including large windows, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard. Perched on a gentle slope, this grand residence is perfectly situated to capture bright sunlight throughout the day, providing a sense of privacy and elegance. The spacious layout includes rooms ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The main level features a formal entry, an elegant living room, and dining rooms with beautiful moldings and wainscoting. The inviting eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, a large walk-in pantry, and views of the private yard. Upstairs, the bright and welcoming primary bedroom offers generous proportions, an en-suite bathroom, and an enviable walk-in closet. Five additional bedrooms, each providing privacy and comfort, complete this home. The finished lower level provides additional living and storage space. With a total of 4,895 square feet of finished living space, this home proudly occupies a quarter-acre lot, offering an impressive footprint. Just blocks away from Spring Valley’s shops, restaurants, and local parks, this location provides convenient access to major commuter routes, bus lines, biking trails, and Sibley Hospital.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 4764
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4405
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 938.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3326
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1079
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 359
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1438
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3730

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • 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: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10848.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: 000
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18555.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1471//0009
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4405
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/27/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2024
Sold by
Wheeler Caitlin G and Wheeler William R
Bought by
Gonzalez Anthony and Gonzalez Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth D'Angio
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$3,120,000
Sold Price
$3,120,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,231,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,583,368
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,622,879

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2017
Closed on
Nov 3, 2017
Sold by
Widener Susan D and Takesuye Lisa D
Bought by
Wheeler William R and Wheeler Caitlin G
Seller's Agent
Lisa Takesuye
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Lucas
Compass
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2017
Closed on
Sep 12, 2017
Sold by
Donnelly Sally and Donnelly Sally
Bought by
Takesuye Lisa D and Donnelly Sally
Seller's Agent
Lisa Takesuye
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Lucas
Compass
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Gonzalez Anthony $3,120,000 None Listed On Document
Wheeler William R $2,300,000 Paragon Title & Escrow Co
Takesuye Lisa D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gonzalez Anthony $1,600,000
Previous Owner Wheeler William R $1,762,054
Previous Owner Wheeler William R $1,840,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Sold $3,120,000 0.0% $708 / Sq Ft
03/27/2024 03/27/24 For Sale $3,120,000 +35.7% $708 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2017 11/08/17 Sold $2,300,000 -4.0% $692 / Sq Ft
10/02/2017 10/02/17 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2017 09/15/17 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $720 / 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 $20,102 $2,452,020 $951,480 $1,500,540
2023 $19,491 $2,377,110 $950,180 $1,426,930
2022 $18,555 $2,261,620 $913,080 $1,348,540
2021 $18,389 $2,239,730 $903,860 $1,335,870
2020 $18,071 $2,201,740 $896,480 $1,305,260
2019 $17,784 $2,167,060 $857,320 $1,309,740
2018 $16,575 $2,023,340 $0 $0
2017 $16,992 $1,999,070 $0 $0
2016 $16,341 $1,922,430 $0 $0
2015 $15,969 $1,878,690 $0 $0
2014 $15,603 $1,835,620 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth D'Angio

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Elizabeth D'Angio

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 427-7890

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Elizabeth D'Angio
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  • Nancy Taylor Bubes

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Nancy Taylor Bubes

    Washington Fine Properties

    (202) 256-2164

    10 in this area

    406 Total Sales

    Nancy Taylor Bubes
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lisa Takesuye

    Long & Foster

    (202) 360-7050

    Lisa Takesuye
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  • Lindsay Lucas

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lindsay Lucas

    Compass

    (301) 467-4090

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Lindsay Lucas
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2134364

Bright MLS

APN: 1471-0009

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20016 Spring Valley

3730 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 3730 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016 since 27 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $3,231,087, approximately $733 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 3730 Fordham Rd NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Mann Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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