2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 318
Description
The renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generous island that opens to the living room. The large bedroom shares the home’s southern exposure, and three walk-in closets provide exceptional storage. The...Bright, stylish, and exceptionally well laid out, Residence #318 is a south-facing one-bedroom with 670 SF at The Ontario. Large windows frame leafy views, while 9+ foot ceilings, heart pine floors, and a fireplace give the home character.
The renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generous island that opens to the living room. The large bedroom shares the home’s southern exposure, and three walk-in closets provide exceptional storage. The windowed bathroom has stylish tile and a glass-enclosed shower.
The Ontario is an amenity-rich building set within park-like grounds. Its Wellness Center, completed in 2025, offers a wide range of fitness equipment, abundant natural light, and secure 24-hour key access. Residents also enjoy front desk service, a panoramic roof deck, an outdoor grilling area and summerhouse, a social room, a lower-level laundry room, and onsite rental parking. Pets are welcome. The residence has an underlying mortgage balance of $29,448, reducing the buyer’s cash needed at settlement.
The location combines a quiet residential setting with easy access to Adams Morgan and Lanier Heights. Lapis, Reveler’s Hour, Perry’s, Tryst, and The LINE DC are nearby, as are the restaurants, shops, and services along Columbia Road and 18th Street. Rock Creek Park, the National Zoo, and Walter Pierce Community Park—with its popular dog park—are all close to home. Columbia Heights Metro, serving the Green and Yellow Lines, is approximately 0.7 mile away, and the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station on the Red Line is approximately 0.8 mile away.
Location
$3,579 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$2,397
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$1,182
1Property Information for 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 318
Property Details
- Condo/Co-op Fees: $1,182 / 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
- Furnished: No
- Unit Building Type: Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: LANIER HEIGHTS
- Subdivision: LANIER HEIGHTS (WASHINGTON DC)
- Building Name: THE ONTARIO (WASHINGTON DC)
- Legal Subdivision: Mount Pleasant
- Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: No
- Central Air: No
- Basement: No
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 670.00
- 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
- Pet Policy Details: Cats OK,Dogs OK
- Year Built: 1905
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- 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: Ontario
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Underlying Mortgage, Water
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Elevator, Exercise Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Storage Bin
- Property Manager Y/N: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $59,570,380
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $36,755,880
- City Town Tax: $3,017
- Land Assessed Value: $22,814,500
- Zoning: RA-2
- Tax Lot: 813
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Rooms
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- Stories: Main
Building Info
- Builder Name: McLachlen Company
- Building Units Total: 120
- Total Finished SQFT: 670.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
- Total SQFT: 670.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Combination
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
- Parcel ID: 16035980
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
- Parking Features: On-site - Rent, Parking Fee
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove
- Accessibility Features: Elevator
- Security Features: Desk in Lobby, Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
- Laundry Type: Common
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Roof Deck, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 318
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2283202 | $449,000 | — |
| May 2, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | $436,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | — | |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | — | |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | $439,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | $439,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | $439,000 | — |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | — | |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | $439,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | $439,000 | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004682118 | $355,000 | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004682118 | — | |
| Jan 14, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004682118 | $355,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2283202 | $449,000 |
| 05/02/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | $436,000 |
| 04/04/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | — |
| 04/04/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | — |
| 03/03/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2038208 | $439,000 |
| 12/31/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | $439,000 |
| 12/31/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | $439,000 |
| 10/27/2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | — |
| 10/07/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2017056 | $439,000 |
| 09/29/2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | — |
| 09/16/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2013372 | $439,000 |
| 03/05/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004682118 | $355,000 |
| 01/25/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004682118 | — |
| 01/14/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004682118 | $355,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 2853 Ontario Road Northwest, Unit 318
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
H.D. Cooke Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Columbia Heights Education Campus Public6 to 12 | ||
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 | ||
River Terrace Elementary School Public3 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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