2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 505

Closed 2/1/22

Lovely grounds pave the way to Penthouse living

Contemporary, gracious and grand entrance

Luxury anchored by a gas burning fireplace

Grand dining area is perfect for entertaining

Fully equipped w/ high end appliances and finishes

Formal living area for intimate conversation

Wood-burning fireplace warms the living space

The natural light steams in from everywhere

Master carpenter built-ins provide ample storage

Pocket doors on office/den offer privacy

Beautifully outfitted w/ custom Poliform closets

Proper sitting area finishes masterful en suite

Fully appointed, lovely second full bath

Shared patio area is perfect for al fresco dining

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Last Sold Price

$1,600,000

2 beds3 baths2,450 sqft

2540 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 505, Washington, DC 20008

Co-opProperty Type

1923Year Built

$653/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

OPTIONAL ATTACHED GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE FOR $150/MONTH. SELLER TO PREPAY ONE YEAR WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER. Exquisite penthouse located at 2540 Massachusetts Avenue NW, one of DC's rare luxury pre-war cooperative's. This impressive Georgian building is located in the gorgeous Kalorama neighborhood along DC's famous Embassy Row and is conveniently near Rock Creek Park/Rock Creek Parkway. Featured is a 24/7 concierge desk so packages, information, and secure entry is assured.
Being offered is a bright...OPTIONAL ATTACHED GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE FOR $150/MONTH. SELLER TO PREPAY ONE YEAR WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER. Exquisite penthouse located at 2540 Massachusetts Avenue NW, one of DC's rare luxury pre-war cooperative's. This impressive Georgian building is located in the gorgeous Kalorama neighborhood along DC's famous Embassy Row and is conveniently near Rock Creek Park/Rock Creek Parkway. Featured is a 24/7 concierge desk so packages, information, and secure entry is assured.

Being offered is a bright and airy 5th floor corner penthouse with truly remarkable, dramatic window-lined panoramic views across Rock Creek Park. At approximately 2450 square feet on one floor, a once 3 bedroom + den was transformed into a spacious 2 bedroom + den/office with 2 1/2 luxury baths. Designed for gracious living and entertaining, this timelessly renovated apartment offers a great combination of sophistication and comfort.

The living room is double sized and easily accommodates a piano, has a fireplace and master carpenter built-ins and a service bar. Formal dining leads to a wonderful, large cook's kitchen with center isle/breakfast bar, top of the line appliances including two dishwashers, 2 ovens, warming drawer, gas cooking and sub zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator.

Additional features include extra storage, washer/dryer, windows replaced 2 years ago, new central air, on-site garage parking available, and a magnificent entry foyer. 2 Fireplaces - gas in foyer and wood-burning in living room - custom Poliform Closets, three bright window lined exposures south, east and west, including a clear view of The Washington Monument. Custom lighting throughout, pet friendly, & low co-op fee includes taxes and heat.

Listing Agents

Martin Toews
Listing Agent
Compass
P: (202) 255-9195
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Jeff Brier
Alternative Listing Agent
Compass
P: (202) 255-9205
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Listing closed: 02/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2014852

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Property Information for 2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 505

Property Details

Pet Policy: Allowed
Taxes: $123,712 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees: $2,264 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Cooperative
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: NO TAX RECORD
Ownership: Cooperative
Condo Coop Association: Yes
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 1
Structure Type: Penthouse Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 1
Unit Building Type: Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: KALORAMA
Subdivision: KALORAMA (WASHINGTON DC)
Cross Street: Belmont Ave NW
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: Yes
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,450.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Building/Complex: 2540 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Stories: 5
Pet Policy: Allowed
Pet Policy Details: Cats OK,Dogs OK
Year Built: 1923

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Condo Coop Name: 2540 Massachusetts Ave NW Incl
Condo Coop Phone: 202-595-1603

HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - On-site
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Heat, Taxes, Sewer, Water
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Elevator, Picnic Area, Security, Concierge
Property Manager Y/N: Yes
Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $16,986,140

Year Assessed: 2020
City Town Tax: $123,712
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: Yes
Zoning: R5
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Number Limit

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Den
Stories: Main

Building Info

Building Level Count: 6
Building Units Total: 33

Total Finished SQFT: 2,450.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 2,450.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8010/7461/5444/801074615444_512_384_WM_DJG0d685--z_cjaR.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Parking Fee, Private
Garage Features: Basement Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bar, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: Elevator
Security Features: 24 hour security, Doorman, Main Entrance Lock
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/351857

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: No Pool

Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

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: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: martin-jeff.com

Property History for 2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 505

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 1, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,600,000	—
Jan 23, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2014852		—
Jan 21, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2014852		—
Jan 21, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2014852		—
Jan 21, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2014852		—
Oct 26, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,669,000	—
Sep 23, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,789,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/01/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,600,000
01/23/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	—
01/21/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	—
01/21/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	—
01/21/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	—
10/26/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,669,000
09/23/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2014852	$1,789,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 505

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	John Francis Education Campus	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.7 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	6.9 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	5.5 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	6.7 mi
1/10	Ballou STAY High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	6.2 mi
5/10	Excel Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.1 mi
NR	Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.C.	Private - Choice school	6 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Holy Trinity Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Emerson Preparatory School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	John Francis Education Campus PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	6.9 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	5.5 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	6.7 mi
1/10	Ballou STAY High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	6.2 mi
5/10	Excel Academy PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.1 mi
NR	Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.C. Private6 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
NR	Holy Trinity Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Emerson Preparatory School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 505, Washington, DC 20008	$1,600,000	2	3	2,450	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 303, Washington, DC 20008	$559,900	2	1	1,220	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 405, Washington, DC 20008	$1,800,000	3	4	2,924	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 407, Washington, DC 20008	$1,275,000	3	3	2,740	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 306, Washington, DC 20008	$440,000	1	1	1,065	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 501, Washington, DC 20008	$505,000	1	1	925	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 105, Washington, DC 20008	$1,800,000	4	4	2,850	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008	$612,000	Studio	–	83,663	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 107, Washington, DC 20008	$810,000	2	2	1,440	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 205, Washington, DC 20008	$980,000	3	2	2,107	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 301, Washington, DC 20008	$425,000	1	1	1,000	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 503, Washington, DC 20008	$400,000	1	1	850	–
2540 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Unit 209, Washington, DC 20008	$612,000	1	2	1,300	–
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