3939 Fordham Road Northwest

Closed 6/26/15
Closed 6/26/15
Exterior (Rear)
Exterior (Front)
Front Hall
Living Room
Living Room
Recreation Room/Office
Dining Room
Garden Room
Garden Room
Family Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bar
Upstairs Landing
Bath (Master)
Bath (Master)
Bath (Master)
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Pool
Pool
Koi Pond
Terrace View
Floorplan
Last Sold Price
$3,050,000
5 beds
3939 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Description

A delightful whitewashed brick house w, Norman turret & tile roof reminiscent of a country house in Provence. The half-acre setting of major trees and lush landscaping offers privacy, play space and a pool. Handsome architectural detail enhance the living & dining rooms which open to a stunning glass garden room and the terrace. There are five sunny bedrooms & baths above. Finished lower level.A delightful whitewashed brick house w, Norman turret & tile roof reminiscent of a country house in Provence. The half-acre setting of major trees and lush landscaping offers privacy, play space and a pool. Handsome architectural detail enhance the living & dining rooms which open to a stunning glass garden room and the terrace. There are five sunny bedrooms & baths above. Finished lower level.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/26/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Virginia G Chew • Washington Fine Properties, LLC
    P: (202) 236-5284 virginia.chew@wfp.com

Property Details for 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

Status
Closed
MLS #
1001334219
Days on Market
122
Taxes
$26,010 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1938
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,167 SF
County
District of Columbia
Tax ID Number
1477//0029
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
French
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
Property Condition
Very Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,995,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Washington, DC

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

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1/42
2

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Bedrooms
5,774
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

2944 University Terrace Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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1/45
3

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Sold 08/01/25

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Square Feet
0.27
Acres

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a front view of a house with a yard
1/71
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

5059 Glenbrook Terrace Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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Square Feet
0.17
Acres

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Bathrooms
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Acres

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Sold 06/13/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.19
Acres

3517 Tilden Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

a front view of a house with garden
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Sold 08/08/25

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Square Feet
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Acres

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a front view of a house with swimming pool
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Square Feet
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Acres

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Building Information for 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,167 SF

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Property Information for 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,060,000
  • Year Assessed: 2014
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $2,257,350
  • City Town Tax: $26,010
  • Land Assessed Value: $802,650
  • Tax Lot: 29
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $5,000
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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Utility Room, Workshop, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Building Info
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,928.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Roof: Tile
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/2670/9924/300726709924_512_384_WM_HiQgtATsmqL-jEJo.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished, Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop, Full, Heated, Improved, Rear Entrance
  • 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, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 20,167.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
  • Parcel ID: 16010096
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Monitored
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Skylights
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/83217/3939-FORDHAM-RD-NW-WASHINGTON-DC-20016
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Pool Private: Yes
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • 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 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001334219

$3,050,000—
Jun 15, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #551305859

$3,050,000—
May 30, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001334219

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001334219

$3,050,000
06/15/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #551305859

$3,050,000
05/30/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001334219

—

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Public Records for 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,343,120Additions$2,511,740Total$3,854,860
Tax Record2025$33,900 ($2,825 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths7Total Finished SqFt5,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,928 SqFtStories3Lot Size20,167 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1998ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1477 0029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3939 Fordham Road Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mann Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Hardy Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
MacArthur High School
Public - 9 to 11
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hardy Middle School
Public6 to 8

MacArthur High School
Public9 to 11

Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3939 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
$3,050,000
5
–
20,167
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$1,395,000
4
2,237
8,100
3933 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
–
8
5,401
17,752
4927 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
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6
4,023
12,166
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