4845 Linnean Ave NW

































Description
Designed for both elegant entertaining and effortless daily living, the main level features gracious formal...Storybook elegance presented in pristine, move-in-ready condition, this impeccably updated 4BR/4.5BA manor residence on coveted Linnean Avenue in Forest Hills seamlessly blends timeless architecture with sophisticated modern refinement. Defined by a rare balance of tranquil residential seclusion and immediate urban accessibility, this setting in Forest Hills is among Washington’s most coveted.
Designed for both elegant entertaining and effortless daily living, the main level features gracious formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances, and seamless access to an expansive outdoor Trex deck with pergola and professionally designed perennial gardens.
The second level has three spacious bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a vaulted-ceiling and tranquil, spa inspired bathroom. This level also includes convenient laundry access. The lower level offers an expansive family recreation room or fitness studio, fourth bedroom or private office, and full bath. A private walk-out driveway accommodates three vehicles, includes Level 2 EV charging, and offers additional storage beneath the deck.
Enhanced by integrated Lutron smart lighting, curated hardscaping, irrigation, and landscape design by an Architectural Digest-recognized designer, the property delivers a striking indoor-outdoor experience both day and evening. Meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded, including historic brick repointing, new entry doors, premium Miele and Viking appliances, smart-home automation, and significant exterior enhancements, this turnkey residence is truly move-in ready.
One of this home's defining advantages is its immediate proximity to Rock Creek Park, offering miles of scenic trails and natural beauty just beyond the doorstep, while remaining moments from Metro, neighborhood dining, and daily conveniences. Zoned for Murch Elementary, Deal Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School and close to most all of DC's premier private schools.
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Property Details for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
Property Details for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2261446 |
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Taxes | $12,738 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.10 AC / 4,273 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
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$11,003 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
$9,941
$1,062
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Property Information for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: MURCH (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: DEAL (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: WILSON SENIOR (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,616,820
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $970,830
- City Town Tax: $12,738
- Land Assessed Value: $645,990
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: AS PER TAX RECORD
- Tax Lot: 817
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,875.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,785.00
- Total SQFT: 3,060.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: 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
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 16129684
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2261446 | $1,995,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | $1,575,250 | — |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #683503716 | $1,575,250 | +1.9% / yr |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | — | |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | $1,450,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #258642951 | $1,250,000 | +33.9% / yr |
| Oct 31, 2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005871816 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005871816 | — | |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005871816 | $1,295,000 | — |
| Jun 6, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008468830 | — | |
| Apr 5, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008468830 | $1,295,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008432930 | — | |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008385292 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008385292 | — | |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008432930 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Jan 17, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008385292 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Jan 16, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC363624 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | $1,599,900 | — |
| Dec 2, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC363624 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | $1,675,000 | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | — | |
| Nov 1, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | $1,650,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | $1,819,000 | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243824076 | $774,999 | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | $775,000 | — |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | — | |
| Oct 28, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | $990,000 | — |
| Oct 14, 2006 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC338282 | $1,250,000 | — |
| May 24, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC338282 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2261446 | $1,995,000 |
| 11/12/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | $1,575,250 |
| 11/09/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #683503716 | $1,575,250 +1.9% / yr |
| 10/13/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | — |
| 10/08/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC490596 | $1,450,000 |
| 10/31/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #258642951 | $1,250,000 +33.9% / yr |
| 10/31/2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005871816 | $1,250,000 |
| 08/11/2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005871816 | — |
| 06/08/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005871816 | $1,295,000 |
| 06/06/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008468830 | — |
| 04/05/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008468830 | $1,295,000 |
| 04/05/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008432930 | — |
| 03/04/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008385292 | $1,375,000 |
| 03/04/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008385292 | — |
| 03/04/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008432930 | $1,375,000 |
| 01/17/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008385292 | $1,495,000 |
| 01/16/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC363624 | — |
| 12/02/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | $1,599,900 |
| 12/02/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | — |
| 12/02/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC363624 | $1,495,000 |
| 11/01/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | $1,675,000 |
| 11/01/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | — |
| 11/01/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC362782 | $1,650,000 |
| 09/14/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC360936 | $1,819,000 |
| 03/13/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243824076 | $774,999 |
| 03/13/2007 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | $775,000 |
| 02/09/2007 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | — |
| 10/28/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC139140 | $990,000 |
| 10/14/2006 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC338282 | $1,250,000 |
| 05/24/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC338282 | $1,250,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
Schools near 4845 Linnean Avenue Northwest
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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