$2,400,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

2947 Davenport St NW Washington, DC 20008

Forest Hills Neighborhood
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,800 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$500 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Captivating and grand Forest Hills brick Colonial with beautiful and expansive surrounding gardens. Airy floor plan features large-scale rooms with splendid social flow to private back patio and garden, screened porch, and substantial front yard. Main level features living room with fireplace, study with fireplace, formal dining room, powder room, kitchen with breakfast area and mud room entrance from rarely available 3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! Upstairs are 5-6 bedrooms all with wonderful closet/storage space, and three full bathrooms (lots of options for flexible use as office/playspace!) and a large terrace above the garage. The lower level features a large family room, bonus room, full bathroom, and plentiful laundry/storage space. Wonderful location in serene and sylvan Forest Hills with easy access to Rock Creek Park and walkable to shops, restaurants, and Metro on Connecticut Ave.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margot Wilson

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Mackler

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 802
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2269//0802

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,088

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Captivating and grand Forest Hills brick Colonial with beautiful and expansive surrounding gardens. Airy floor plan features large-scale rooms with splendid social flow to private back patio and garden, screened porch, and substantial front yard. Main level features living room with fireplace, study with fireplace, formal dining room, powder room, kitchen with breakfast area and mud room entrance from rarely available 3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! Upstairs are 5-6 bedrooms all with wonderful closet/storage space, and three full bathrooms (lots of options for flexible use as office/playspace!) and a large terrace above the garage. The lower level features a large family room, bonus room, full bathroom, and plentiful laundry/storage space. Wonderful location in serene and sylvan Forest Hills with easy access to Rock Creek Park and walkable to shops, restaurants, and Metro on Connecticut Ave.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 5900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 712.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3500
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 900
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2947

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13434.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: UNKNOWN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15088.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2269//0802
  • Tax Lot: 802
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4134
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/23/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $2,400,000 -3.8% $500 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $2,495,000 -10.7% $520 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $582 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,088 $1,862,060 $1,055,780 $806,280
2023 $14,512 $1,791,350 $1,019,640 $771,710
2022 $14,240 $1,753,960 $1,019,510 $734,450
2021 $14,054 $1,729,780 $996,670 $733,110
2020 $13,844 $1,704,350 $1,003,390 $700,960
2019 $13,364 $1,647,070 $926,410 $720,660
2018 $13,181 $1,624,080 $0 $0
2017 $12,288 $1,518,130 $0 $0
2016 $12,326 $1,521,780 $0 $0
2015 $12,002 $1,483,400 $0 $0
2014 $12,131 $1,497,320 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2184072

Bright MLS

APN: 2269-0802

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Forest Hills

2947 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC

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This home is located at 2947 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC 20008 and is currently priced at $2,400,000, approximately $500 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 2947 Davenport St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Ben Murch Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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