1441 Manchester Ln NW































































Description
This deceptively spacious English Tudor home offers an expansive 3,816 square feet of refined living space, nestled on a generous...Welcome to 1441 Manchester Lane NW in DC’s sought-after 16th Street Heights, a distinguished residence that echoes the rich tapestry of Washington, DC’s architectural history. Built in 1937 by the renowned architect Lewis W. Giles for Isadore Katz, an attorney for the American Federation of Labor, this home stands as a testament to timeless elegance and true craftsmanship.
This deceptively spacious English Tudor home offers an expansive 3,816 square feet of refined living space, nestled on a generous 7,179 square foot lot. With five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, it artfully combines historic charm with modern luxury.
The current owners have invested over $500,000 in meticulous improvements, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of the home. Investments also include painstakingly restoring the bathrooms to their original 1937 glory.
The main level unfolds with a grand living room featuring a classic wood-burning fireplace, a newly relocated and renovated kitchen, a separate dining room, a family room, a full bathroom, and a versatile bedroom that can also serve as a home office.
Ascend to the upper level to discover a serene sanctuary with three additional bedrooms. The primary suite is a haven of comfort, boasting a newly renovated en-suite bathroom complete with heated floors, adding a touch of modern indulgence to the historic ambiance.
The lower level houses a comprehensive in-law suite, perfect for extended family or guests. It features a spacious additional family room with its own wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, a bedroom, and a full bathroom. This level also includes a large storage/utility room and a separate laundry room, ensuring ample space and convenience.
Outside you will find a fully fenced in professionally landscaped back yard with new deck, a vegetable/flower garden and a large double car garage.
This home is more than a residence; it is a piece of history, lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated to meet the needs of today's discerning homeowner. Immerse yourself in the elegance and sophistication of this remarkable property in the heart of Washington, DC.
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Property Details for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
Property Details for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2193946 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $8,937 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 AC / 7,179 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Sold By TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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Building Information for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
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Property Information for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: BRIGHTWOOD (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: IDA B. WELLS (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: COOLIDGE SENIOR (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- 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: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,148,070
- Year Assessed: 2024
- Improvement Assessed Value: $582,290
- City Town Tax: $8,937
- Land Assessed Value: $565,780
- Zoning: R1B
- Tax Lot: 14
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Heated
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,490.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,490.00
- Total SQFT: 3,816.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Slate
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Daylight, Partial, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
- Fencing: Rear
- Parcel ID: 16116876
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Oversized
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Floor Plan - Traditional, 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop - Down Draft, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Range Hood
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=bxeWN8B33z9
- Exterior Features: Awning(s)
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.davidshotwell.com
Property History for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558248031 | $1,200,000 | +6.7% / yr |
| May 9, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | $1,295,000 | — |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610732052 | $740,000 | +1.9% / yr |
| May 21, 2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314415315 | $629,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #269753292 | $629,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005187186 | $629,000 | — |
| Mar 18, 2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005187186 | — | |
| Feb 24, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005187186 | $669,000 | — |
| Jan 4, 1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC384694 | $295,000 | — |
| May 18, 1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC384694 | $315,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558248031 | $1,200,000 +6.7% / yr |
| 05/09/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | $1,200,000 |
| 04/15/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | — |
| 04/10/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2193946 | $1,295,000 |
| 11/28/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610732052 | $740,000 +1.9% / yr |
| 05/21/2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314415315 | $629,000 |
| 04/30/2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #269753292 | $629,000 |
| 04/30/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005187186 | $629,000 |
| 03/18/2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005187186 | — |
| 02/24/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005187186 | $669,000 |
| 01/04/1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC384694 | $295,000 |
| 05/18/1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC384694 | $315,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1441 Manchester Lane Northwest
Schools near 1441 Manchester Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|
Brightwood Education Campus PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ida B. Wells Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Coolidge 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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