1445 Church St NW, Unit 43
Closed 10/2/23
Closed 10/2/23
Description
A condo unlike any other in Washington, Rainbow Lofts #43 is one of three penthouse apartments in a boutique 21-unit building situated in the heart of Logan Circle, on quiet Church Street but close to the bustle of 14th Street and P Street. The 1,250-square-foot apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, 10’-9” ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a 360-square-foot walk-out private outdoor deck. Meticulously designed by the current owners—the architect for the conversion of the original 1929...A condo unlike any other in Washington, Rainbow Lofts #43 is one of three penthouse apartments in a boutique 21-unit building situated in the heart of Logan Circle, on quiet Church Street but close to the bustle of 14th Street and P Street. The 1,250-square-foot apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, 10’-9” ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a 360-square-foot walk-out private outdoor deck. Meticulously designed by the current owners—the architect for the conversion of the original 1929 auto repair garage to residential in 2004, and the former senior curator at the National Building Museum—the unit has been featured on the cover of ArchitectureDC magazine and in The Washington Post Magazine Home & Design issue.
The unit’s sleekly modern interior, open living-dining-kitchen space, and immediately adjacent outdoor deck make it perfect for entertaining and convenient for daily living. The primary bedroom suite is generous, and the second bedroom is right-sized for use as an office or guest room. Floors throughout have been recently replaced, using engineered hardwood maple planks. The refrigerator, oven, and microwave are all new, and a new Bosch washer and dryer were installed in 2019.
The current owners customized multiple aspects of the unit. These include three “pods” in the living area that visually organize the kitchen back wall, media center, and fireplace; a sculpture niche on axis with the entrance; stainless steel shelves in niches adjacent to the fireplace; and a built-in desk and cabinets in the office/guest room. The bed/nightstands and dresser in the primary bedroom were custom designed by the owners and made by specialty craftsmen. Aluminum leaf walls in the dining room/kitchen and hall bathroom are an homage to the terra cotta and brick walls of the loft units in the original building below.
Complementing the custom aesthetic aspects of the condominium are utilitarian conveniences. The building has a centralized water system with recirculating piping, meaning that hot water is instant and endless. The HVAC pairs a heat pump for air conditioning with a gas-fired furnace for heat, both high-efficiency models. Sunshades block the summer sun while letting the light and warmth of the winter sun in. The outdoor terrace's orientation optimizes its usefulness: it is sunny all day during the winter, but in the summer, it is in shade in the early morning and late afternoon. There is a drip irrigation system for the plantings on the deck, and motorized shades for the living/dining room windows. Custom shelves, rods, and a pegboard optimize storage. Acoustic separation between adjacent condominium units is superior. The building has a large elevator, bike storage, and professional management. Penthouse unit 43 has a reserved parking space behind the building.
The 1400 block of Church Street is one of the most picturesque streetscapes in Washington, DC. Some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, shops, and theaters are all within a few blocks, as well as day-to-day needs such as supermarkets, a drug store, and hardware store. Le Diplomate, Barcelona Wine Bar, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, the Studio Theater, Room & Board, Mitchell Gold, Black Cat, and Miss Pixie's are all within five minutes’ walk, with more coming soon, including Café Japonais at 14th & Church and Planta Cocina at 15th & P. Numerous bus lines and two Metro stations are nearby, as well as several Capital Bikeshare stations.
Penthouse unit 43 at Rainbow Lofts offers stylish, peaceful, convenient, and comfortable living in the heart of DC’s most dynamic neighborhood.
The unit’s sleekly modern interior, open living-dining-kitchen space, and immediately adjacent outdoor deck make it perfect for entertaining and convenient for daily living. The primary bedroom suite is generous, and the second bedroom is right-sized for use as an office or guest room. Floors throughout have been recently replaced, using engineered hardwood maple planks. The refrigerator, oven, and microwave are all new, and a new Bosch washer and dryer were installed in 2019.
The current owners customized multiple aspects of the unit. These include three “pods” in the living area that visually organize the kitchen back wall, media center, and fireplace; a sculpture niche on axis with the entrance; stainless steel shelves in niches adjacent to the fireplace; and a built-in desk and cabinets in the office/guest room. The bed/nightstands and dresser in the primary bedroom were custom designed by the owners and made by specialty craftsmen. Aluminum leaf walls in the dining room/kitchen and hall bathroom are an homage to the terra cotta and brick walls of the loft units in the original building below.
Complementing the custom aesthetic aspects of the condominium are utilitarian conveniences. The building has a centralized water system with recirculating piping, meaning that hot water is instant and endless. The HVAC pairs a heat pump for air conditioning with a gas-fired furnace for heat, both high-efficiency models. Sunshades block the summer sun while letting the light and warmth of the winter sun in. The outdoor terrace's orientation optimizes its usefulness: it is sunny all day during the winter, but in the summer, it is in shade in the early morning and late afternoon. There is a drip irrigation system for the plantings on the deck, and motorized shades for the living/dining room windows. Custom shelves, rods, and a pegboard optimize storage. Acoustic separation between adjacent condominium units is superior. The building has a large elevator, bike storage, and professional management. Penthouse unit 43 has a reserved parking space behind the building.
The 1400 block of Church Street is one of the most picturesque streetscapes in Washington, DC. Some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, shops, and theaters are all within a few blocks, as well as day-to-day needs such as supermarkets, a drug store, and hardware store. Le Diplomate, Barcelona Wine Bar, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, the Studio Theater, Room & Board, Mitchell Gold, Black Cat, and Miss Pixie's are all within five minutes’ walk, with more coming soon, including Café Japonais at 14th & Church and Planta Cocina at 15th & P. Numerous bus lines and two Metro stations are nearby, as well as several Capital Bikeshare stations.
Penthouse unit 43 at Rainbow Lofts offers stylish, peaceful, convenient, and comfortable living in the heart of DC’s most dynamic neighborhood.
Listing Agent
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will.wilson@compass.comP: (202)-257-0812
Property Details for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
Tax ID Number
0209//2147
OwnershipCondominium
Condo Coop AssociationYes
HOANo
Entry Floor Number4
Structure TypePenthouse Unit/Flat/Apartment
StyleUnit/Flat
Levels/Stories1
LISTING UPDATED: 10/03/2023 06:23 PM
Property Details for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2101358 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $6,957 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | $796 / month |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Residential / Condo |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| County | District of Columbia |
Building
Rainbow Lofts
21 UnitsBuilt in 1929
Location
Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty
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Building Information for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
Building/ComplexRainbow LoftsFloor-Stories-Residences21Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsCase by Case BasisYear Built1929
Payment Calculator
$8,174 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,798
Property Taxes
$580
HOA Dues
$796
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1Property Information for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Condo Coop Name: Rainbow Lofts
- HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - Off-site
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Gas, Management, Parking Fee, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Elevator, Reserved/Assigned Parking
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $941,980
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $659,390
- City Town Tax: $6,957
- Land Assessed Value: $282,590
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R4
- Tax Lot: 2147
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
- Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2004
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,250.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,172.00
- Total SQFT: 1,250.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick, Other, Combination
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
- Parcel ID: 16143275
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Alley
- Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 1
- Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
- Assigned Parking Space Number(s): 3
- Parking Features: Assigned
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: Other
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.edcarp.com
Property History for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1520706255 | $1,350,000 | +4.0% / yr |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | — | |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | $1,399,000 | — |
| Dec 20, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243713838 | $649,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | $1,350,000 |
| 09/28/2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1520706255 | $1,350,000 +4.0% / yr |
| 07/03/2023 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | — |
| 07/03/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2101358 | $1,399,000 |
| 12/20/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243713838 | $649,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
Taxable ValueLand$384,750Additions$897,750Total$1,282,500
Tax Record2025$4,936 ($411 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtLot Size464 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1929Year Renovated2004CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0209 2147Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1445 Church Street Northwest, Unit 43
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cardozo Education Campus Public6 to 12 | ||
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 | ||
River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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