NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4850 Linnean Ave NW Washington, DC 20008

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,115,808 - $4,204,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,350 Sq Ft
$576/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 07, 2017

Last sale price $2,900,000 $457 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,440/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2017

FORMER AMBASSADOR RESIDENCE WITH COMPLETE RENOVATION/EXPANSION! 6000+ SF of formal/informal spaces perfect for entertaining & everyday living! Kitchen w/ high-end appliances, quartzite counters, wet bar. Dining rm seats 12+. All BRs w/ marble BAs. Walkout LL ideal for in-law/au pair suite. Wine cellar, gym, study, rec room. Massive flagstone terrace w/ wood-burning FP. 2 car garage w/ elec port.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alana Aschenbach

(240) 401-4720 alana.aschenbach@compass.com Compass License #527560 Listed on: 05/16/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Bauer

(301) 785-1100 jay@justbere.com Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,790

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Murch Elementary School
  • Deal Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2268//0014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,790

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2017-05-16
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Fully Finished, Walkout Level
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 6350
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6350
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 665.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4500
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1850
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • 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

  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 610450.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1006170.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 14626
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14626.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16183863
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6790.01
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2268//0014
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
Jul 7, 2017
Sold by
Rsc 4850 Linnean Llc A District Of Colum
Bought by
Rothbaum Galen Justin Daniel and Rothbaum Galen Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Alana Aschenbach
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jay Bauer
Compass
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.17%
Current Estimated Value
$3,654,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$754,452
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
The Government Of Barbados
Bought by
Rsc 4850 Linnean Llc
Seller's Agent
James Kazunas
Hollywood Real Estate Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Kazunas
Hollywood Real Estate Services LLC
List Price
$1,699,999
Sold Price
$972,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$727,999
-42.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
77.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,293,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Rothbaum Galen Justin Daniel $2,900,000 Kvs Title Llc
Rsc 4850 Linnean Llc $972,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rsc 4850 Linnean Llc $1,293,000
Previous Owner Rsc 4850 Linnean Llc $168,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Sold $2,900,000 -3.2% $457 / Sq Ft
06/18/2017 06/18/17 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Sale $2,995,000 +208.1% $472 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Sold $972,000 -42.8% $265 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $1,699,999 -- $463 / 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 $26,607 $3,125,580 $1,101,340 $2,024,240
2024 $25,249 $3,057,470 $1,095,930 $1,961,540
2023 $24,462 $2,961,870 $1,058,340 $1,903,530
2022 $24,357 $2,944,250 $1,060,820 $1,883,430
2021 $24,416 $2,948,840 $1,037,130 $1,911,710
2020 $24,164 $2,918,540 $1,045,610 $1,872,930
2019 $23,941 $2,891,380 $962,390 $1,928,990
2018 $23,659 $2,856,810 $0 $0
2017 $13,741 $1,616,620 $0 $0
2016 $6,790 $1,597,650 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alana Aschenbach

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Alana Aschenbach

    Compass

    (240) 401-4720

    48 Total Sales

    Alana Aschenbach
    Section Image
  • Jay Bauer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jay Bauer

    Compass

    (301) 785-1100

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jay Bauer
    Section Image

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    James Kazunas

    Hollywood Real Estate Services LLC

See All Agents

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001390501

Bright MLS

APN: 2268-0014

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Forest Hills

4850 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bright MLS The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site.
The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale.
Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.

Nearby Homes