3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Closed 11/30/23

Gracious and Classic Spring Valley Facade

Curated Hardscape leading to front entry

Gracious formal living room with fireplace

Side Study/1st Floor Bedroom with Fireplace

Expanded family room with vaulted ceiling

Wood Burning fireplace and open to kitchen area

Breakfast area with access to rear patio/garden

2nd Bedroom (Currently used as walk-in closet)

Owner's Bedroom spanning entire width of the home

Last Sold Price

$2,512,260

6 beds5 baths4,049 sqft$620/sqft

3601 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Description

Classic and prominent Spring Valley center hall colonial in one of the neighborhood's most desirable locations. Perched upon a hill adjacent to the entrance of Spring Valley Park, 3601 Fordham Road exudes curb appeal, privacy and sophistication. The sweeping level front lawn and generous hardscape create an inviting entry to this stunningly designed home. Once inside, the discerning buyer will find a generous main level with 3 fireplaces spread across a traditional formal living and dining room,...Classic and prominent Spring Valley center hall colonial in one of the neighborhood's most desirable locations. Perched upon a hill adjacent to the entrance of Spring Valley Park, 3601 Fordham Road exudes curb appeal, privacy and sophistication. The sweeping level front lawn and generous hardscape create an inviting entry to this stunningly designed home. Once inside, the discerning buyer will find a generous main level with 3 fireplaces spread across a traditional formal living and dining room, expanded family room with three directions of sun filled windows and vaulted ceilings, an adjacent gourmet kitchen featuring updated countertops, an eat in breakfast area and French door access to a secluded and private rear garden/entertaining space ideal for alfresco dining. An oversized study/1st floor bedroom with en-suite bath offer yet another entertaining room or flexibility for additional guest accommodations. The 2nd floor has three full bedrooms (one which is currently being used as a walk in closet) including an owners bedroom that has its own ensuite bath and spans the entire width of the home. Two additional and surprisingly large bedrooms and a shared bath in the dormer eaves of the house provide even more guest space. The lower level provides ample storage, laundry facilities and direct access to the attached two car garage. A truly stunning offering that embodies the best of Spring Valley.

LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by William Fastow • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
P: (202) 536-7675 wfastow@ttrsir.com

Property Details for 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2108632

Days on Market

Taxes

$18,263 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1951

Lot Size

0.30 AC / 12,910 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

1511//0044

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

SPRING VALLEY

Subdivision

SPRING VALLEY (WASHINGTON DC)

Legal Subdivision

Spring Valley

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

3,570.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

479.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

1,026.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

1,505.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,315,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

1/46

$2,575,000

Sold 03/03/25

6
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,464
Square Feet: 0.13
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5138 Cathedral Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,000
Square Feet: 0.10
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4506 Garrison Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3,463
Square Feet: 0.11
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4704 45th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,534
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

3601 Van Ness Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

a front view of a house with a yard and porch

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3,800
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bathrooms: 4,247
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,666
Square Feet: 0.15
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Square Feet: 0.13
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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Stories4Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 12,910 SF

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,770

Property Taxes

$1,522

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Property Information for 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: HORACE MANN (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: HARDY (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: WILSON SENIOR (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $2,330,290

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,023,540
City Town Tax: $18,263
Land Assessed Value: $1,306,750
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: R1
Tax Lot: 44
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,049.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,049.00
Total SQFT: 5,075.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8025/9109/0460/802591090460_512_384_WM__ytR9TEqEUDiB8cZ.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Brick, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Garage Access, Poured Concrete
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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 Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees

Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Fencing: Partially
Location Type: Adjoins National Park
Parcel ID: 16010613

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 3
Fireplace Features: Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://homevisit.view.property/public/vtour/display/2169503?a=1&pws=1&nodesign=1

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
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.enviablehome.com

Property History for 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 30, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1523227306	$2,512,260	+4.1% / yr
Nov 30, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,512,260	—
Nov 1, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2108632		—
Nov 1, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2108632		—
Oct 12, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,649,500	—
Sep 6, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,699,000	—
Mar 31, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #413130065	$1,700,250	—
Mar 31, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002847606	$1,700,250	—
Feb 28, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002847606		—
Feb 20, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002847606	$1,795,000	—
Sep 19, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009765834	$1,799,000	—
Sep 19, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009765834		—
Feb 28, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009765834	$1,995,000	—
May 22, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009540818		—
Mar 2, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009540818	$2,300,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/30/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1523227306	$2,512,260 +4.1% / yr
11/30/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,512,260
11/01/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	—
11/01/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	—
10/12/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,649,500
09/06/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2108632	$2,699,000
03/31/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #413130065	$1,700,250
03/31/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002847606	$1,700,250
02/28/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002847606	—
02/20/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002847606	$1,795,000
09/19/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009765834	$1,799,000
09/19/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009765834	—
02/28/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009765834	$1,995,000
05/22/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009540818	—
03/02/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009540818	$2,300,000

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

Public Records for 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,338,640Additions$1,124,330Total$2,462,970

Tax Record2025$20,935 ($1,745 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,570 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,570 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,910 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningR-1ACountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1511 0044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3601 Fordham Road Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Mann Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.7 mi
9/10	Hardy Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.3 mi
5/10	MacArthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 11	2.2 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	3.8 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc	Private - Nearby school	1 to 6	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Mann Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.3 mi
5/10	MacArthur High School Public9 to 11 Serves this home	2.2 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.3 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	3.8 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.2 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc Private1 to 6 Nearby school	0.6 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3601 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,512,260	6	5	4,049	12,910
4985 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	5	6	3,452	9,420
4973 Hillbrook Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	4	3,370	18,766
4975 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,850,000	5	6	6,600	14,120
3619 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,551,000	5	4	4,058	10,525
3630 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,900,000	6	7	4,647	14,977
4971 Hillbrook Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	5	5	4,258	24,096
4965 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,000,000	6	5	4,405	16,386
3650 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,275,000	5	6	4,165	11,097
4974 Quebec Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,050,000	6	7	3,520	11,847
4984 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,550,000	4	5	–	11,262
4975 Hillbrook Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,150,000	–	1	2,921	11,674
4970 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,333,000	4	4	3,948	10,398
3700 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	3	4	3,130	8,315
5000 Rockwood Parkway Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	4	2,504	8,667
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