2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 308

Closed 12/20/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$437,573

1 bed1 bath621 sqft$705/sqft

2853 Ontario Rd NW, Unit 308, Washington, DC 20009

Co-opProperty Type

1905Year Built

$705/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

WHEN ORDINARY IS JUST NOT ENOUGH. Spectacular south facing 1BR with open kitchen in Beaux-Arts Ontario, c 1905. Original architectural elements incl 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace and huge windows with great natural light and views. Fabulous open kitchen features stainless appliances, marble counters and window-over-sink. Spacious BR features two big windows, tree views, floor-to-ceiling custom closets & desk space. Classic B/W bath with clawfoot tub, orig cold cabinet and additional storage....WHEN ORDINARY IS JUST NOT ENOUGH. Spectacular south facing 1BR with open kitchen in Beaux-Arts Ontario, c 1905. Original architectural elements incl 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace and huge windows with great natural light and views. Fabulous open kitchen features stainless appliances, marble counters and window-over-sink. Spacious BR features two big windows, tree views, floor-to-ceiling custom closets & desk space. Classic B/W bath with clawfoot tub, orig cold cabinet and additional storage. Set in leafy Lanier Heights on 3 private acres, the Ontario is 1 block to Rock Creek Park, the ultimate urban escape. $34,412 underlying mortgage (5.17% interest) reduces cash needed to purchase. Fee/mo incl underlying mortgage, real estate taxes, heat, porters, on-site management, front desk service, panoramic roof deck, social room & more. Pets & Parking yes! The Ontario seamlessly combines old-world charm with modern conveniences in Lanier Heights where Mount Pleasant, Adams Morgan and Kalorama converge. Sample nearby eclectic cuisine, meet friends at the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market, explore the scenic trails of Rock Creek Park or hop on the easily accessible Metro to reach other notable DC destinations in minutes. Have it all!

Listing Agent

Catherine Czuba
Listing Agent
Compass
P: (202) 549-6819
Call Text

Listing closed: 12/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2116122

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Avg days on market

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Square Feet: Unavailable
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Property Information for 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 308

Property Details

Condo/Co-op Fees: $1,044 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Cooperative
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 2586//0813
Ownership: Cooperative
Condo Coop Association: Yes
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 3
Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style: Beaux Arts
Levels/Stories: 1
Unit Building Type: Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Garage: No
Subdivision: LANIER HEIGHTS
Subdivision: LANIER HEIGHTS (WASHINGTON DC)
Building Name: ONTARIO (WASHINGTON DC)
Cross Street: Ontario Place NW
Legal Subdivision: Mount Pleasant
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: No
Central Air: No
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 621.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Building/Complex: ONTARIO
Residences: 120
Pet Policy Details: Cats OK,Dogs OK
Year Built: 1905

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles

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: The Ontario
Condo Coop Phone: 202-265-0800

HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - On-site, Professional - Off-site
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Underlying Mortgage, Water, Other, Taxes
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Elevator, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Storage Bin, Other
Property Manager Y/N: Yes
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $56,198,470

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $33,830,920
City Town Tax: $3,081
Land Assessed Value: $22,367,550
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: RA-2
Tax Lot: 813
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Builder Name: McLachlen Company
Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012

Building Level Count: 6
Building Units Total: 120
Total Finished SQFT: 621.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
Total SQFT: 621.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Elevators Count: 3
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Construction Materials: Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8026/7990/7880/802679907880_512_384_WM_wLf6dC5zRhBOjbzv.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Parcel ID: 16035980

Parking

Type Of Parking: Other
Parking Features: On-site - Rent

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: Elevator
Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Casement, Low-E, Screens, Transom, Wood Frame
Laundry Type: Common
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://peterevansphotography.com/ontario2853308.htm

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: 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: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.czubagroup.com

Property History for 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 308

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 20, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	$437,573	—
Nov 29, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2116122		—
Nov 29, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2116122		—
Sep 20, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	$445,000	—
Mar 10, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001359093	$399,999	—
Feb 8, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001359093		—
Feb 4, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001359093	$409,000	—
Mar 5, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC204612	$180,000	—
Jan 15, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC204612		—
Jan 10, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC204612	$165,000	—
Jan 17, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1005100660	$99,500	—
Aug 16, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005100660	$113,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/20/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	$437,573
11/29/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	—
11/29/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	—
09/20/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2116122	$445,000
03/10/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001359093	$399,999
02/08/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001359093	—
02/04/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001359093	$409,000
03/05/2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC204612	$180,000
01/15/2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC204612	—
01/10/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC204612	$165,000
01/17/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1005100660	$99,500
08/16/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005100660	$113,500

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

Schools near 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 308

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	H.D. Cooke Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
6/10	Columbia Heights Education Campus	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	0.4 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	6.5 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	4.9 mi
1/10	Ballou STAY High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	6.5 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	6.0 mi
NR	Maret School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.C.	Private - Choice school	6 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Mysa School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 11	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	H.D. Cooke Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
6/10	Columbia Heights Education Campus Public6 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	6.5 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	4.9 mi
1/10	Ballou STAY High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	6.5 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	6.0 mi
NR	Maret School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.C. Private6 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Mysa School Private1 to 11 Nearby school	0.3 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 308, Washington, DC 20009	$437,573	1	1	621	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 501, Washington, DC 20009	$1,500,000	3	2	1,813	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 122, Washington, DC 20009	$1,200,000	2	1	1,567	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 605/607, Washington, DC 20009	$2,275,000	3	3	2,768	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 110, Washington, DC 20009	$580,000	1	1	857	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 519, Washington, DC 20009	$925,000	2	1	1,681	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 515, Washington, DC 20009	$645,000	1	1	920	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 507, Washington, DC 20009	$396,000	1	1	573	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 311, Washington, DC 20009	$290,000	1	1	691	–
2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 309, Washington, DC 20009	$460,000	1	1	621	–
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