1852 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 503

1,050 Sq. Ft.
$643 / Sq. Ft.
1,050
Sq. Ft.
$643
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1852 Columbia Road NW #503, an exquisite two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence in the highly coveted building, The Netherlands, highlighted by James M. Goode in his acclaimed book, "Best Addresses," as one of the most remarkable residences in Washington, D.C. Nestled within the vibrant Kalorama neighborhood, this stunning Beaux-Arts building exudes quintessential DC historic charm. Expert craftsmanship seamlessly blends contemporary conveniences with the historic allure of this DC residence....Welcome to 1852 Columbia Road NW #503, an exquisite two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence in the highly coveted building, The Netherlands, highlighted by James M. Goode in his acclaimed book, "Best Addresses," as one of the most remarkable residences in Washington, D.C. Nestled within the vibrant Kalorama neighborhood, this stunning Beaux-Arts building exudes quintessential DC historic charm. Expert craftsmanship seamlessly blends contemporary conveniences with the historic allure of this DC residence. From the original, timeless floors to the 10-foot ceilings and intricate molding and woodwork, every detail reflects a commitment to preserving the building’s rich history. Upon entering, you are greeted by ample sunlight from the southwestern exposure, flooding the home with natural light all day long. The entryway opens to a versatile space perfect for a bedroom, formal living room, or office. Beyond the original pocket doors lies the family room, featuring tray ceilings, a designated dining area, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with an in-unit washer and butler’s pantry. Down the hall, you'll find multiple spacious closets (with original doors and knobs!), a generously sized bedroom with custom Elfa closets, and a full bath with antique fixtures, including a charming clawfoot tub. Additionally, the unit includes a designated storage space for your convenience. The building also offers a rooftop deck with incredible views, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the cityscape. The monthly fee includes property taxes, heat, water, sewer, trash, laundry and storage. With a walk score of 97, you're just moments away from metro and bus stops, restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, epitomizing urban living at its finest. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!

Listing Agent

  1. Simon Sarver

    Simon Sarver

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    simonsarver@compass.com

    P: (703)-509-4300

Property Details for 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

Tax ID Number
2551//0061
Ownership
Cooperative
Condo Coop Association
Yes
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
5
Structure Type
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style
Beaux Arts
Levels/Stories
1
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2025 02:36 PM

Property Details for 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2174326
Days on Market132
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees$792 / month
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeResidential / Cooperative
Year Built1907
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

Building/ComplexThe NetherlandsFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyOnly Cats AllowedPet Policy DetailsCats OKYear Built1907

Payment Calculator

$4,082 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,290

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$792

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Property Information for 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

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: The Netherlands
  • HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - Off-site
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Elevator, Common Grounds, Extra Storage
  • Property Manager Y/N: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $9,311,450
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $5,586,870
  • City Town Tax: $60,471
  • Land Assessed Value: $3,724,580
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: MU-5A
  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 8
  • Building Units Total: 31
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Parcel ID: 16034160
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Intercom
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$675,000
May 17, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

May 17, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

Feb 13, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$699,900
Jan 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$729,900
Jan 10, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2161876

Dec 31, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

Sep 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2161876

$729,900
Jul 31, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

Jul 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

Jul 19, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

Jun 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

$729,900
Sep 6, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1001396275

$550,000
Aug 6, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1001396275

Aug 3, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001396275

$525,000
Jul 26, 2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004347516

$440,000
Jun 12, 2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004347516

Mar 18, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004347516

$469,000
Jan 27, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

$429,000
Dec 28, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

Nov 7, 2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

$449,900
Nov 7, 2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

Oct 24, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

$469,000
Oct 22, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

$469,000
Jan 17, 1998

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1006215042

$138,000
Jan 17, 1998

Expired

BRIGHT #1005644838

$139,900
Nov 21, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

$120,000
Oct 20, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

Jul 1, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

$133,000
Oct 11, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006215042

$138,000
May 2, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005644838

$139,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$675,000
05/17/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

05/17/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

02/13/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$699,900
01/11/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2174326

$729,900
01/10/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2161876

12/31/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

09/30/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2161876

$729,900
07/31/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

07/24/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

07/19/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

06/20/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2146550

$729,900
09/06/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1001396275

$550,000
08/06/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1001396275

08/03/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001396275

$525,000
07/26/2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004347516

$440,000
06/12/2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004347516

03/18/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004347516

$469,000
01/27/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

$429,000
12/28/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

11/07/2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

$449,900
11/07/2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

10/24/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC406422

$469,000
10/22/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC182890

$469,000
01/17/1998

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1006215042

$138,000
01/17/1998

Expired

BRIGHT #1005644838

$139,900
11/21/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

$120,000
10/20/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

07/01/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC306420

$133,000
10/11/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006215042

$138,000
05/02/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005644838

$139,900

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Schools near 1852 Columbia Road Northwest, Unit 503

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
PublicPK to 8

Jackson-Reed High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin Banneker High School
Public9 to 12

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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