1537 30th St NW, Unit D32

















Description
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington’s history at The Downing and Vaux, a magnificent Italianate villa in the heart of Georgetown’s East Village. Originally built in 1853 by shipping magnate Francis Dodge, this architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned architects Downing and Vaux. Once serving as the governor’s mansion for Henry D. Cooke, the residence has hosted the elite of the 19th century, including...Historic Elegance in Georgetown’s East Village: Unit 32 at The Downing and Vaux
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington’s history at The Downing and Vaux, a magnificent Italianate villa in the heart of Georgetown’s East Village. Originally built in 1853 by shipping magnate Francis Dodge, this architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned architects Downing and Vaux. Once serving as the governor’s mansion for Henry D. Cooke, the residence has hosted the elite of the 19th century, including President Ulysses S. Grant. While the building was converted into apartments in 1924, the units within the main house remain distinct, preserving the original grandeur of the lobby and exterior.
A Light-Filled Sanctuary: This top-floor residence is easily accessible via an elevator from the lobby and offers 3,168 square feet of radiant living space. Every room is bathed in natural light from multiple exposures and complemented by numerous skylights. The main level features a gracious entry hall, a renovated chef’s kitchen with premium stainless appliances and an island, as well as a spacious eat-in breakfast or family area. The versatile layout includes a formal living room and a library—both featuring wood-burning fireplaces—and a dining room that could easily serve as an additional bedroom with an en suite bath.
Versatile Living and Outdoor Splendor: Step outside onto the long, fabulous balcony overlooking 30th Street to enjoy treetop views and open sky. The upper level is currently configured as a massive primary suite, complete with a dressing room, walk-in closet, and a large open sitting area. This floor offers further potential for customization, with space to add a bathroom to create a fourth bedroom.
Modern Comfort in a Timeless Setting: The home includes three full bathrooms, a dedicated laundry room and ample storage. Unique to this building, unit 32 comes with a separately deeded and onsite parking space, providing rare convenience in Georgetown.
Property Details
Annual Taxes (2025): $21,824
Monthly Condo Fee: $1,924.60
Unit Lot and Square: Square 1268, Lot 2027
Parking Space Lot and Square: Square 1268, Lot 2029
Total Square Footage: 3,168 SQFT
Listing Agent
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James Peva
Listing Agent
Washington Fine Properties
jcpeva@me.comP: (202)-258-5050
Property Details for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
Property Details for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2239778 |
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Taxes | $21,824 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | $1,925 / month |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Residential / Condo |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
Payment Calculator
$18,360 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$14,617
$1,819
$1,925
Property Information for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Parking Fee, Reserve Funds, Trash
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $2,551,370
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,785,960
- City Town Tax: $21,824
- Land Assessed Value: $765,410
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: RES3
- Tax Lot: 2027
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Building Units Total: 0
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,168.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,168.00
- Total SQFT: 3,168.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 16112007
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Elevator, Floor Plan - Open
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave
- Accessibility Features: Other, Elevator
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.relahq.com/mls/226772961
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Other
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer, Public Septic
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2239778 | $2,999,000 | — |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1001335497 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Mar 7, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1001335497 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001335497 | $1,649,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2239778 | $2,999,000 |
| 04/06/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1001335497 | $1,600,000 |
| 03/07/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1001335497 | — |
| 02/25/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001335497 | $1,649,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
Schools near 1537 30th Street Northwest, Unit D32
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 10 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hyde-Addison Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
MacArthur High School Public9 to 10 | ||
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 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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