Active
1 bed823 sqft

4740 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 804, Washington, DC 20008

CondoProperty Type
1956Year Built
$261/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Owner financing available! 4740 Connecticut Ave NW #804 – welcome to The Essex, where timeless charm meets modern living in the heart of Wakefield. This spacious 823-square-foot condo delivers the perfect mix of style, comfort, and city convenience. Hardwood floors flow throughout the open layout, giving the home a warm, polished feel. The dining area, lit by a wall of glass, leads straight to your oversized private balcony—a rare retreat that’s just begging for brunches, wine nights, or your favorite...Owner financing available! 4740 Connecticut Ave NW #804 – welcome to The Essex, where timeless charm meets modern living in the heart of Wakefield. This spacious 823-square-foot condo delivers the perfect mix of style, comfort, and city convenience. Hardwood floors flow throughout the open layout, giving the home a warm, polished feel. The dining area, lit by a wall of glass, leads straight to your oversized private balcony—a rare retreat that’s just begging for brunches, wine nights, or your favorite plant collection. The kitchen brings the wow factor with sleek white cabinets, granite counters, and a classic subway tile backsplash. With ample closet space and a smart layout, this one-bedroom, one-bath feels every bit as functional as it does stylish. Living at The Essex means more than just a great condo. This storied Connecticut Avenue building offers concierge service, a fitness center, a rooftop deck with sweeping city views, laundry facilities, and extra storage. Translation: it’s designed to make life easier. And the location? Unbeatable. You’re sandwiched between Cumberland and Davenport in the heart of Wakefield, just blocks from the Van Ness–UDC Metro. Shops, dining, and everyday conveniences are right outside your front door—so whether you’re craving a coffee run, date-night dinner, or a quick commute downtown, you’re covered.
Listing Agent
  1. Steve Withrow

    Steve Withrow

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (301) 404-0410

222 days on Market
Last updated: 09/29/2026 09:55 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2242174

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804

Property Details

  • Pet Policy: Not Allowed
  • Taxes: $2,772 / year
  • Condo/Co-op Fees: $940 / month
  • MLS Type: Residential / Condo
  • Tax ID Number: 1978//2116
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Condo Coop Association: Yes
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 8
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: WAKEFIELD
  • Subdivision: WAKEFIELD (WASHINGTON DC)
  • Building Name: WAKEFIELD (WASHINGTON DC)
  • Legal Subdivision: Wakefield
  • Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: No
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 0
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 823.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: The Essex
  • Stories: 7
  • Residences: 166
  • Pet Policy: Not Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: No Pets
  • Year Built: 1956

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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Air Conditioning, Electricity, Ext Bldg Maint, Gas, Heat, Management, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Water
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Concierge, Elevator, Laundry Facilities, Other
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $331,340
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $231,940
  • City Town Tax: $2,772
  • Land Assessed Value: $99,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax Lot: 2116
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main

Building Info

Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 0
  • Total Finished SQFT: 823.00

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Parcel ID: 16023288

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: On-site - Rent

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Roof Deck
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Convector
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Convector
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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Sep 22, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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Jun 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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09/22/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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06/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2242174

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

Public records

4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804

Beds

1

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

823 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

823 SqFt

Lot Size

176 SqFt

Style

Condominium

Schools near 4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804

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 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Murch Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Deal Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jackson-Reed High School
Public9 to 12

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804 is a condo for sale in Washington, DC 20008. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $215,000. It has been on the market for a total of 222 days and was last sold on September 8, 2011. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Murch Elementary School, Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School. 4740 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Unit 804 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 823 sqft condo built in 1956.

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