2840 Chesapeake St NW
Description
On the upper level, discover...**PRICE IMPROVED - OPEN SATURDAY 1-3pm**. With over 250k in amazing renovations, this timeless Tudor home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern essentials, featuring a slate tile craftsman kitchen adorned with a unique wood ceiling and a smart wall that conveys. The welcoming center hall foyer opens to a formal dining room, a stylish kitchen, and a formal living room. The side library with built in shelves and whimsical wallpaper completes the charm of the first level.
On the upper level, discover a fully updated owner’s suite, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, thoughtfully designed double walk-in closets, and a luxurious marble-tiled bathroom featuring heated floors, double sinks, and a glass shower. Two additional sunlit bedrooms share an artisan bath with a glass shower, soaking tub, and heated floors.
The rare third floor offers three versatile rooms, perfect for an office, guest space, or play area, all sharing another bathroom with a glass shower and heated floors. The spacious lower level provides abundant storage, a large walk-in laundry room, a gym/storage area, and a Moroccan-inspired steam shower full bath.
Distinctive character details such as a stone wall, built-in shelves, and an under-staircase dog cove add unique charm to this home. The flat backyard includes a play area with a slide, a large patio, and a detached two-car garage, ideal for a future guest house. HOME GENERATOR CONVEYS
Located just minutes from restaurants and shops on Connecticut Ave, blocks from Rock Creek Park, and only 1/2 mile from Van Ness Metro, this home is a walker’s paradise. Enjoy local favorites like Politics & Prose, Sfoglina, Italian Bar, and Call Your Mother.
Listing Agents
![Trent Heminger]()
trent@compass.comP: (202)-210-6448
![Mary Noone]()
mary.noone@compass.comP: (240)-461-3928
Property Details for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
Property Details for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2199072 |
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Taxes | $17,389 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Sold By Corcoran McEnearney
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Building Information for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
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Property Information for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: MURCH (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: JACKSON-REED (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- 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
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $17,389
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,046,880
- City Town Tax: $13,638
- Land Assessed Value: $692,060
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R60
- Zoning Dscrp: Residential
- Tax Lot: 801, 804
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2020
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,210.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,210.00
- Total SQFT: 4,210.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
- Roof: Slate
- Wall and Ceiling Types: High
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
- Fencing: Fully
- Parcel ID: 16029558
- Addl Parcels Descrp: Double lot! Sidewalks
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Lower Floor
- Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.trentandco.com
Property History for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | — | |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | — | |
| May 7, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | $2,400,000 | — |
| May 4, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | — | |
| May 4, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | $2,400,000 | — |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | $1,689,000 | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | — | |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | $1,689,000 | — |
| Apr 13, 2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1003839194 | $1,455,000 | — |
| Feb 13, 2012 | Pending BRIGHT #1003839194 | — | |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003839194 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Sep 26, 2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243803680 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Sep 26, 2006 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 2006 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Feb 3, 2006 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | $1,185,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | $1,185,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | — |
| 07/15/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | $2,250,000 |
| 06/14/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | — |
| 06/14/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | — |
| 05/07/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2199072 | $2,400,000 |
| 05/04/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | — |
| 05/04/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2197422 | $2,400,000 |
| 04/18/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | $1,689,000 |
| 02/13/2019 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | — |
| 02/07/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC365604 | $1,689,000 |
| 04/13/2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1003839194 | $1,455,000 |
| 02/13/2012 | Pending BRIGHT #1003839194 | — |
| 02/09/2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003839194 | $1,495,000 |
| 09/26/2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243803680 | $1,250,000 |
| 09/26/2006 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | $1,250,000 |
| 08/26/2006 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | — |
| 07/14/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC133192 | $1,350,000 |
| 02/03/2006 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | $1,185,000 |
| 12/12/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | — |
| 12/02/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC185024 | $1,185,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
Schools near 2840 Chesapeake Street Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Murch Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Deal Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jackson-Reed High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
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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