3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Closed 7/2/14

Last Sold Price

$2,500,000

6 beds6 baths

3740 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Description

Outstanding renovation of handsome six bedroom, four full and two half bath Colonial on picturesque lot. Features include formal living and dining rooms, a stunning kitchen with handmade cabinetry and an island open to the family room, a sun room opening to the garden, a master suite with a luxurious renovated marble bath, an attached garage and large, level lot complete this exceptional offering.Outstanding renovation of handsome six bedroom, four full and two half bath Colonial on picturesque lot. Features include formal living and dining rooms, a stunning kitchen with handmade cabinetry and an island open to the family room, a sun room opening to the garden, a master suite with a luxurious renovated marble bath, an attached garage and large, level lot complete this exceptional offering.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2014 12:00 AM

Listed by Carrie A Carter • Washington Fine Properties, LLC
P: (202) 421-3938 ccarter@ttrsir.com

Property Details for 3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

1003028110

Days on Market

Taxes

$16,806 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1940

Lot Size

0.31 AC / 13,441 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

1471//0008

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

New Construction

Construction Completed

Property Condition

Very Good

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Building Information for 3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,441 SF

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$14,108 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,707

Property Taxes

$1,401

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Property Information for 3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2013
Tax Assessed Value: $1,977,150

Year Assessed: 2013
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,135,070
City Town Tax: $16,806
Land Assessed Value: $842,080
Tax Lot: 8

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: $0

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 2

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Lower Level 2

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

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

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,797.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/1119/8436/300811198436_512_384_WM_orZcmy6eWhm8RgnW.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Full, Improved
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, 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: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 13,441.00
Soil Types: Manor-Glenelg

Parcel ID: 16010048

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 4
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: French
Window Features: Palladian
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/76910/3740-FORDHAM-RD-NW-WASHINGTON-DC-20016

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), 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.ttrsir.com

Property History for 3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 2, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003028110	$2,500,000	—
Jun 3, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003028110		—
May 30, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003028110	$2,595,000	—
Jul 10, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243838135	$2,075,000	—
Jul 10, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC118720	$2,075,000	—
May 8, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC118720		—
Mar 8, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC349478	$2,200,000	—
Nov 15, 2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC349478		—
Apr 28, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC349478	$2,350,000	—
Oct 2, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC369904	$2,200,000	—
Oct 2, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC369904	$2,200,000	—
Sep 27, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC369704	$2,200,000	—
Sep 27, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC369704	$2,200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/02/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003028110	$2,500,000
06/03/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003028110	—
05/30/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003028110	$2,595,000
07/10/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243838135	$2,075,000
07/10/2007	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC118720	$2,075,000
05/08/2007	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC118720	—
03/08/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC349478	$2,200,000
11/15/2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC349478	—
04/28/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC349478	$2,350,000
10/02/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC369904	$2,200,000
10/02/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC369904	$2,200,000
09/27/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC369704	$2,200,000
09/27/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC369704	$2,200,000

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

Public Records for 3740 Fordham Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,050,150Additions$1,748,590Total$2,798,740

Tax Record2025$23,339 ($1,945 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,797 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,797 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,441 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2012ZoningR-1ACountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1471 0008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3740 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	2.3 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.4 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	3.7 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	0.5 mi
NR	National Presbyterian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	1.0 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	2.3 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.4 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	3.7 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	0.5 mi
NR	National Presbyterian School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	1.0 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: 3740 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,500,000	6	6	–	13,441
3750 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,150,000	5	5	5,150	10,052
5036 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,600,000	5	6	5,788	17,605
5040 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	4	2,638	13,548
3720 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	4	2,956	10,107
3735 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,200,000	3	4	2,331	9,707
3729 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,575,000	4	5	–	10,975
3717 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$960,000	5	3.5	2,246	15,950
3712 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,520,000	4	4	3,375	8,722
3711 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	5	4	2,992	8,171
5046 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$5,548,905	7	7	8,003	11,210
5053 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$3,350,000	5	5	3,868	11,033
3812 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,900,000	5	4	3,629	7,619
4940 Rodman Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	7	6	3,571	35,574
5059 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$370,000	5	6	3,658	14,528
3706 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$800,000	3	4	2,160	9,048

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