2733 Cathedral Ave NW










Description
Spanning approximately 8,300 square feet, the home blends architectural refinement with modern infrastructure, anchored by a commercial grade elevator that seamlessly connects every level from the private lower-level residence to the extraordinary rooftop...This is not just a townhome, it’s a fully realized, developer (Zuckerman) built residence of rare scale and intention, conceived with the sensibility of a classic New York townhouse and executed to an uncompromising standard by and for the developer,
Spanning approximately 8,300 square feet, the home blends architectural refinement with modern infrastructure, anchored by a commercial grade elevator that seamlessly connects every level from the private lower-level residence to the extraordinary rooftop terrace above.
The primary suite occupies an entire floor of nearly 2,000 square feet, designed as a true private retreat. Dual luxury baths one with a soaking tub , shower and water closet and large walk in closet with windows and an island , the other formal bath separated by another walk in closet designed in mahogany panneling , the bathroom is outfitted with a steam shower. There is also on this floor a home office , or TV room complete with wet bar, with sub zero drawers and terrace , creates a quiet yet sophisticated extension of the suite. You can take the elevator right into your suite or you can access though there formal staircase , One flight above with access from the elevator and or the stair case is the most spectacular roof terrace which has a full indoor kitchen and bathroom, The primary suite closes off so when doing a large scale entertaining the elevator will take you from the main level to the roof terrace that has two large seating areas and a grilling station,
Four large additional bedrooms, all en suite, are located on the floor below the primary suite offer exceptional comfort and privacy. The lower level, with its own private rear entrance, functions as a fully independent living space featuring a third kitchen, spacious living room, secondary washer and dryer, and direct elevator access ideal for extended stays, guests, or multigenerational living. The elevator takes you from the lower level straight to the the roof terrace ,
Throughout the home, rich detailing sets the tone: custom millwork, elegant moldings, and refined wainscoting evoke timeless craftsmanship, while bespoke mahogany closets and tailored finishes reinforce the sense that no detail was overlooked.
The exterior wall garden off the family room ( with a mud room) takes you to the oversized two car garage which has 3 more additional parking spaces outside for guests and additional cars, There is also private access to the lower level from the garden area to create privacy and independence for all , There is also an exterior door to the outside so one does not have to go through the garage,
Built as the developer’s personal residence, this home reflects a level of thought, quality, and execution that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate today . A one-of-a-kind offering, designed for those who value scale, craftsmanship, and effortless living at the highest level. There will be no open houses, no weekend showings . Please have your agent contact me for limited showing availability.
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Property Details for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
Property Details for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2259846 |
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Taxes | $30,417 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 4,024 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
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Property Information for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: EATON (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: DEAL (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: JACKSON-REED (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $3,480,010
- Improvement Assessed Value: $2,734,550
- City Town Tax: $30,417
- Land Assessed Value: $803,590
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R3-R3
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Builder Name: Zuckerman Brothers
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2005
- Building Level Count: 4
- Total Finished SQFT: 8,318.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 8,318.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Floors In Unit Count: 4
- Elevators Count: 1
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Slate, Architectural Shingle, Rubber
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Tray Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Heated
- Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 3-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 7
- # Bathrooms Half: 3
- Other Structure: Garage(s), Other
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Private
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
- Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Privacy, Rear
- Additional Parcels: No
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 3
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Secure Parking, Surface
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Wood, Marble, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dual Flush Toilets, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, Elevator
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Fire Detection System, Motion Detectors
- Door Features: French, Insulated, Storm
- Window Features: Double Pane
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Lower Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/287670/2733-CATHEDRAL-AVENUE-NW--WASHINGTON-DC-20008
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2259846 | $2,995,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC102360 | $3,195,000 | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC102360 | $3,495,000 | — |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC408400 | — | |
| Jan 12, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC408400 | $4,800,000 | — |
| Nov 27, 2002 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | $306,966 | — |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | $306,966 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2259846 | $2,995,000 |
| 08/31/2020 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | — |
| 03/18/2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 |
| 03/11/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 |
| 02/11/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC458360 | $2,995,000 |
| 06/11/2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC102360 | $3,195,000 |
| 11/14/2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC102360 | $3,495,000 |
| 06/09/2006 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC408400 | — |
| 01/12/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC408400 | $4,800,000 |
| 11/27/2002 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | $306,966 |
| 06/26/2002 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | — |
| 06/26/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC206372 | $306,966 |
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Public Records for 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
Schools near 2733 Cathedral Avenue Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 11 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eaton Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
MacArthur High School Public9 to 11 | ||
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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