Last Sold Price
6 beds6,571 sqft$738/sqft
4020 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Description

This spectacular home is set on Fordham Road, on one of the most prestigious streets in the Metropolitan area. Just off Massachusetts Avenue, between Ward Circle and Westmoreland Circle, Spring Valley is only minutes from Downtown, Georgetown and Bethesda/Chevy Chase and noted for its beautiful homes, lovely architecture and wonderful community. This is one of Washington's premier neighborhoods and is the perfect location for those looking for a secluded picturesque setting with all of the conveniences...This spectacular home is set on Fordham Road, on one of the most prestigious streets in the Metropolitan area. Just off Massachusetts Avenue, between Ward Circle and Westmoreland Circle, Spring Valley is only minutes from Downtown, Georgetown and Bethesda/Chevy Chase and noted for its beautiful homes, lovely architecture and wonderful community. This is one of Washington's premier neighborhoods and is the perfect location for those looking for a secluded picturesque setting with all of the conveniences of the city. 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, elevator from main to second level, 5 fireplaces (4 gas, 1 wood burning), rear deck and flagstone terrace, pool (36'x15'), pool house with 2 full baths.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/16/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Ellen Morrell

    Ellen Morrell

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    P: (202) 365-0196

Property Details for 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

Status
MLS #
DCDC2048604
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$21,751 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.45 AC / 19,737 SF
Tax ID Number
1469//0001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Other
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
SPRING VALLEY
Subdivision
SPRING VALLEY (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision
Spring Valley
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
5,109.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
1,462.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
898.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
2,360.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Building Information for 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

Stories4Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,737 SF

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Property Information for 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,660,670
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,453,160
  • City Town Tax: $21,751
  • Land Assessed Value: $1,207,510
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: 00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,571.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,571.00
  • Total SQFT: 7,469.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, 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: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Manor-Glenelg
  • Parcel ID: 16010016
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.cynthiahowar.com

Property History for 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496015805

$4,850,000
Aug 16, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2048604

$4,850,000
Jun 30, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2048604

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496015805

$4,850,000
08/16/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2048604

$4,850,000
06/30/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2048604

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

Public Records for 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,242,640Additions$3,691,730Total$4,934,370
Tax Record2025$45,594 ($3,799 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,415 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,415 SqFtStories3Lot Size19,737 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated2017ZoningR-1ACountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1469 0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4020 Fordham Road Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 11
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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