NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3959 Fessenden St NW Washington, DC 20016

Friendship Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,653,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,570 Sq Ft
$569/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 03, 2023

Last sale price $1,198,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,555/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2023

Huge Price Reduction - Updated and expanded farm style Colonial on Great Street across from Fort Reno Park, perfect place to sled in the snow.. 3 levels with generous spaces. Living Room is 19x17 with 9 foot ceilings. Sliding doors to a private rear patio. Kitchen is 17.5x11 and Primary Bedroom is 19x15 and includes sitting room too. Pull down ladder to floored attic for additional storage. Modern systems will give you ease of life. Fully finished lower level gives you lots of possibilities. Recessed Lighting throughout and great windows (double pane) lets in lots of light. Close to Tenleytown/Friendship Heights METRO. Shops, restaurants, Whole Foods and the New Wegmans are all close by. Nearby Rock Creek Park is an ideal spot for hiking and leisure

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dale Mattison

(202) 494-7653 dale@themattisongroup.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225050156 Listed on: 09/09/2022

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Provost

(240) 515-6399 amanda.provost@compass.com Compass License #669037

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 4,894 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chevy Chase Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 59
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1756//0059

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,215

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2750
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2570
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 590.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2030
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 540
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 180
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 720
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 564700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 532290.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4894.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16017273
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4215.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1756//0059
  • Tax Lot: 59
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2022
Closed on
Jan 3, 2023
Sold by
Eskin Edward and Eskin Silvia
Bought by
Hecker Andrew Scott and Hecker Elizabeth Parr
Seller's Agent
Dale Mattison
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Provost
Compass
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,198,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$177,000
-12.87%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,462,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$264,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,078,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,032,471
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$429,554

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1996
Sold by
Brookings Institution The
Bought by
Eskin Edward and Eskin Silvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,100
Interest Rate
8.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1996
Sold by
Carliner David
Bought by
Brookings Instutute The

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,100
Interest Rate
8.06%
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
Hecker Andrew Scott $1,198,000 First American Title
Eskin Edward $219,000 Island Title Corp
Brookings Instutute The -- Island Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hecker Andrew Scott $1,078,200
Previous Owner Eskin Edward $197,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/03/2023 01/03/23 Sold $1,198,000 0.0% $466 / Sq Ft
11/11/2022 11/11/22 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Price Changed $1,198,000 -7.7% $466 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Price Changed $1,298,000 -5.6% $505 / Sq Ft
09/09/2022 09/09/22 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $535 / 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 $10,363 $1,219,180 $636,950 $582,230
2024 $10,117 $1,190,180 $633,720 $556,460
2023 $7,118 $1,158,110 $574,000 $584,110
2022 $4,328 $1,096,990 $532,290 $564,700
2021 $4,215 $1,070,930 $522,400 $548,530
2020 $4,017 $1,020,930 $498,040 $522,890
2019 $7,910 $1,005,430 $487,760 $517,670
2018 $7,850 $996,920 $0 $0
2017 $7,731 $981,980 $0 $0
2016 $7,490 $952,910 $0 $0
2015 $6,980 $892,550 $0 $0
2014 $6,525 $886,960 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dale Mattison

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Dale Mattison

    Long & Foster

    (202) 494-7653

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Dale Mattison
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  • Amanda Provost

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Amanda Provost

    Compass

    (240) 515-6399

    3 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Amanda Provost
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2066202

Bright MLS

APN: 1756-0059

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20016 Friendship Heights

3959 Fessenden St NW, Washington, DC

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