NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4540 Chesapeake St NW Washington, DC 20016

American University Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,991,050 - $2,335,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$593/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2020

Last sale price $1,726,000 $479 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,561/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Janney Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2020

Offers, if any, due at 11am on Wednesday. This handsome home sits nicely on a corner lot in sought after American University Park. The spacious main level has a large living room with a fireplace that goes through to the adjacent office space. Double glass doors open to a large flat lot with play equipment and plenty of open space. The updated kitchen opens to a lovely dining room with charming built in corner cabinets. Off the dining room you will find a sunny room ideal as a playroom or sitting area and a powder room. A sliding door opens to a delightful terrace with multiple seating areas. The second level has a nice sized master bedroom with a renovated en suite bathroom and a terrific study or office space. There are three additional bedrooms and a full bath on this level. There is a huge unfinished attic with proper stairs that could be finished off for additional space. The lower level has a rec room, fifth bedroom, a unique bath situation with powder room and jacuzzi areas and laundry room with storage. COVID REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE. ONLY THREE GROUPS ALLOWED INSIDE AT A TIME. WE APOLOGIZE IF YOU HAVE TO WAIT. MASKS REQUIRED.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Gale

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #612426 Listed on: 08/27/2020

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Co-Listed By

Andrea Hatfield

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #SP95970

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Buckley

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Janney Elementary School
  • Deal Middle School
  • Jackson-Reed High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • American University Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1569//0016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,824

Year Built

Built in 1935

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: 2020-08-27
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Offers, if any, due at 11am on Wednesday. This handsome home sits nicely on a corner lot in sought after American University Park. The spacious main level has a large living room with a fireplace that goes through to the adjacent office space. Double glass doors open to a large flat lot with play equipment and plenty of open space. The updated kitchen opens to a lovely dining room with charming built in corner cabinets. Off the dining room you will find a sunny room ideal as a playroom or sitting area and a powder room. A sliding door opens to a delightful terrace with multiple seating areas. The second level has a nice sized master bedroom with a renovated en suite bathroom and a terrific study or office space. There are three additional bedrooms and a full bath on this level. There is a huge unfinished attic with proper stairs that could be finished off for additional space. The lower level has a rec room, fifth bedroom, a unique bath situation with powder room and jacuzzi areas and laundry room with storage. COVID REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE. ONLY THREE GROUPS ALLOWED INSIDE AT A TIME. WE APOLOGIZE IF YOU HAVE TO WAIT. MASKS REQUIRED.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4420
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 603.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2650
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 800
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 950
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 20
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 970
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4540

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • 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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • 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: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

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
  • Elementary School: JANNEY
  • Middle School: DEAL
  • 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: JANNEY
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4400.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace, Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9824.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1569//0016
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3370
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/02/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Furt Sylvain Jean Claude and Furt Julie Michelle
Bought by
Morse Josephine and Bitkower David
Seller's Agent
Tammy Gale
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Buckley
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,726,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
7.94%
Current Estimated Value
$2,134,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$408,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,380,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,241,944
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$738,716

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2016
Closed on
Nov 16, 2016
Sold by
Weinstein Warren and Martin Jean
Bought by
Furt Sylvain Jean Claude and Furt Julie Michelle Kempton
Seller's Agent
Katherine Buckley
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Keith-Nangle
Evers & Co. Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,088,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
Sold by
Rev Trust Of Lawrence Imh
Bought by
Weinstein Warren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$401,600
Interest Rate
6.97%
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
Morse Josephine $1,726,000 Federal Title & Escrow Co
Furt Sylvain Jean Claude $1,360,000 Kvs Title Llc
Weinstein Warren $502,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morse Josephine $1,380,800
Previous Owner Furt Sylvain Jean Claude $1,088,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Warren $401,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Sold $1,726,000 +7.9% $479 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2020 08/27/20 For Sale $1,599,000 +17.6% $444 / Sq Ft
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Sold $1,360,000 +0.7% $663 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2016 09/19/16 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $659 / 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 $14,278 $1,771,330 $621,020 $1,150,310
2023 $13,003 $1,717,960 $571,340 $1,146,620
2022 $11,862 $1,660,780 $538,300 $1,122,480
2021 $10,802 $1,370,140 $535,610 $834,530
2020 $9,825 $1,340,120 $523,250 $816,870
2019 $8,938 $1,328,330 $505,300 $823,030
2018 $8,138 $1,030,810 $0 $0
2017 $7,821 $992,590 $0 $0
2016 $7,612 $967,180 $0 $0
2015 $7,304 $930,680 $0 $0
2014 $6,677 $855,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tammy Gale

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tammy Gale

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 297-0169

    8 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Tammy Gale
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  • Andrea Hatfield

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Andrea Hatfield

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 487-4294

    6 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Andrea Hatfield
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  • Katherine Buckley

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Katherine Buckley

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 255-6536

    11 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Katherine Buckley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Heather Keith-Nangle

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC482542

Bright MLS

APN: 1569-0016

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20016 American University Park

4540 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 4540 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016 since 27 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,134,263, approximately $592 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 4540 Chesapeake St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Janney Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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