3801 Fordham Road Northwest

Closed 11/30/09

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,175,000

5 beds6 baths

3801 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1941Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic stone center hall Colonial, 5BR/5.5BA, excellent scale and proportion, perfect for living and entertaining. Features a beautifully renovated open kitchen and family room, additional bright 2nd family room/office, a master suite with his/her walk-ins and renovated bath, serene manicured elevated corner lot with landscaped rear garden and pond. Two-car attached garage.Classic stone center hall Colonial, 5BR/5.5BA, excellent scale and proportion, perfect for living and entertaining. Features a beautifully renovated open kitchen and family room, additional bright 2nd family room/office, a master suite with his/her walk-ins and renovated bath, serene manicured elevated corner lot with landscaped rear garden and pond. Two-car attached garage.

Listed by: Jonathan D Taylor 202.276.3344 jtaylor@ttrsir.com • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Michael W Rankin 202.271.3344 mrankin@ttrsir.com • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 11/30/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005956326

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Property Information for 3801 Fordham Road Northwest

Property Details

Taxes: $15,195 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 1477//0046
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: SPRING VALLEY
Subdivision: SPRING VALLEY (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: SPRING VALLEY
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1941
Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,769 SF

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: 2007
Tax Assessed Value: $1,726,720

Year Assessed: 2007
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,008,340
City Town Tax: $15,195
Land Assessed Value: $718,380
Zoning: R1A
Tax Lot: 46

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: 3
# 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: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

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: 3,272.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Stone
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/5629/8544/301256298544_512_384_WM_suziGuR3P0jH1HCh.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Partially Finished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-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 Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 5
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 12,769.00
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Parcel ID: 16010108

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 3
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.homevisit.com/tourLite?id=33692

Exterior Features

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

Property History for 3801 Fordham Road Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 30, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005956326	$2,175,000	—
Nov 14, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279481508	$2,175,000	—
Jul 17, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005956326		—
Aug 1, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005956326	$2,450,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/30/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005956326	$2,175,000
11/14/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279481508	$2,175,000
07/17/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005956326	—
08/01/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005956326	$2,450,000

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

Public Records for 3801 Fordham Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,099,160Additions$1,712,130Total$2,811,290

Tax Record2025$24,363 ($2,030 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,272 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,769 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2010ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1477 0046Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3801 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
9/10	School Without Walls High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.0 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc	Private - Nearby school	1 to 6	0.4 mi
NR	National Presbyterian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.9 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
9/10	School Without Walls High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.0 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc Private1 to 6 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	National Presbyterian School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 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: 3801 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,175,000	5	6	–	12,769
3807 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,162,500	5	6	–	10,890
4925 Rodman Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,400,000	4	4	3,269	9,622
3823 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,900,000	6	6	4,887	11,354
4917 Rodman Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	5	2,833	7,038
3812 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,900,000	5	4	3,629	7,619
3822 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$700,000	4	4	2,349	9,663
3735 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,200,000	3	4	2,331	9,707
4926 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,875,000	5	4	3,923	10,629
4913 Rodman Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,228,800	5	4	–	8,225
3750 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$2,150,000	5	5	5,150	10,052
4924 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	4	4	2,532	8,341
4940 Rodman Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	7	6	3,571	35,574
4930 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	–	7	5.5	3,877	11,853
3729 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	$1,575,000	4	5	–	10,975
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