2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 608

Washington, DC 20008

$299,999
Price
1
Bed
1
Bath
751 Sq. Ft.
$399 / Sq. Ft.
751
Sq. Ft.
$399
per Sq. Ft.
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner

Description

THE UNIT VNE 608 offers a unique combination of tradition, space utilization, & convenience. Hardwood floors, wood cabinets in the kitchen & bath, & even light switches & electrical outlets convey a sense of woodsy hominess. The 4 closets have all been updated to modular systems which allow you to add, delete, or move shelves however you like, which enables you to optimize the use of space in each closet. The location of VNE 608 makes it 1 of the most convenient in the building. Its on the 6th floor,...THE UNIT VNE 608 offers a unique combination of tradition, space utilization, & convenience. Hardwood floors, wood cabinets in the kitchen & bath, & even light switches & electrical outlets convey a sense of woodsy hominess. The 4 closets have all been updated to modular systems which allow you to add, delete, or move shelves however you like, which enables you to optimize the use of space in each closet. The location of VNE 608 makes it 1 of the most convenient in the building. Its on the 6th floor, which is the same floor as the lobby & exterior doors. The unit is just steps away from the south entrance/exit. The attached parking space is only steps away from the door downstairs. The unit offers a beautiful view of Soapstone Valley Park, an offshoot of Rock Creek Park from both living room & bedroom. The northern exposure allows you to see the beautiful sunlight over the woods outside the window without being overheated by the sun shining into the unit. All of the light fixtures are new. Bedroom The bedroom leaves the sights & sounds of the city outside. Abutting the park leaves natural silence @ night. The horizontal aluminum blinds combined with the dark curtains create an almost pitch black room which creates good sleepin weather every night. You can even calibrate the most comfortable temperature with the new digital thermostat. The huge 160 ft - 3 closet optimizes space with easily adjustable shelving. Kitchen Everything in the kitchen is new since 2019: Frigidaire refrigerator, Amana dishwasher, Whirlpool gas stove/range, In-sink-erator garbage disposal, & (Chinese) microwave, oak cabinets, quartz countertops, & under cabinet lighting. Shelves add the equivalent of another 2-3 cabinets, or can be removed if youd like to configure your own space. Bathroom: The showerhead, toilet, & vanity are all new. Natural oak shelves more than double the storage space in the medicine cabinet. THE BUILDING Van Ness East (VNE) condominium offers many amenities. 2 outdoor swimming pools are open Memorial-Labor Day. The fitness center offers 5 bikes, 4 treadmills, 3 elliptical trainers, 2 rowing machines, free weights, dumbbells, a Matrix multifunction training system, & various elastic bands, etc. The front desk assures security 24/7/365. The association offers an online portal to accept deliveries, place maintenance requests, & communicate with management & staff. Cable/internet services are available from Comcast/Xfinity, RCN/Astound, & Verizon/FIOS. All other utilities (electricity, gas, water) are included in the monthly condo association dues. The social room is available for rent, which includes a bar, kitchen, dance floor, space, & chairs to host whatever function you like. A bike cage keeps bicycles safe, secure, & protected from the elements. Laundry rooms are located on each floor. An underground walkway provides access to the Giant supermarket & Metro station without hardly having to go outside. The library offers a variety of reading material. Electric vehicle charging is now available in the garage. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Forest Hills around the Van Ness-UDC Red Line metro (5 stops/10 minutes to Metro Center) /L2 bus stop is centered around Connecticut Ave. Howard Universitys law & divinity schools, the Levine School of Music, & the University of the District of Columbia surround VNE. American Universitys WAMU radio station broadcasts nearby. A dozen embassies are within mile. A trail to the Soapstone Creek part of Rock Creek Park is a block away. The Pierce Mill & Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens are not far. Local retail includes Giant, Starbucks, CVS, Golds Gym, Potbelly, & Zips drycleaning & a dozen restaurants nearby. A small farmers market sets up every Saturday 9-2 in front of the UDC Student Center. Feel free to make arrangements to take a closer look.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Laundry in Building
  • Laundry on Every Floor
  • Elevator
  • On-site Parking For Rent
  • Attached Parking
  • Garage
  • Gym
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2025 08:00 PM

Property Details for 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

StatusActive
MLS #11558074
Days on Market180
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1964
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

Building/ComplexVan Ness East CondominiumFloor6Stories12Residences443Pet PolicyOnly Cats AllowedPet Policy DetailsCats AllowedYear Built1964

Payment Calculator

$1,619 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,482

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

Property
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1964
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Quarter Baths: 0
  • Halfbaths: 0
  • Threequarterbaths: 0
  • Fullbaths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Property History for 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

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Jul 5, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

$294,999—
Jun 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

FIZBER #11558074

$299,999—
Jun 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

$299,999—
Jan 11, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1002352552

$260,000—
Dec 11, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1002352552

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Aug 31, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002352552

$289,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

—
07/05/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

$294,999
06/09/2025

Listed (Active)

FIZBER #11558074

$299,999
06/01/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2203656

$299,999
01/11/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1002352552

$260,000
12/11/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1002352552

—
08/31/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002352552

$289,500

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

Public Records for 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

Taxable ValueLand$89,610Additions$209,080Total$298,690
Tax Record2025$1,642 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt751 SqFtLot Size774 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1964Year Renovated1980ZoningR2CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN2049 2018

Schools near 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hearst Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Deal Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jackson-Reed High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hearst 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

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More information about 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608, Washington, DC 20008

2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608 is a condo for sale in Washington, DC 20008. This property was listed for sale on June 9, 2025 by For sale by owner, please contact, it's currently listed at $299,999. It has been on the market for a total of 180 days and was last sold on January 11, 2019. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hearst Elementary School, Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School. 2939 Van Ness Street Northwest, Unit 608 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 751 sqft condo built in 1964.

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