$355,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025

Essex 4740 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 505 Washington, DC 20008

Wakefield Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,025 Sq Ft
$1,088/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$346 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

266 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 4-minute walk to Forest Hills Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

FURTHER REDUCTION: OWNERS LOOKING FOR "REASONABLE OFFERS:
Urban life at its best. Special unit with large balcony facing NorthEast. Freshly Painted, Refinished Hardwood Floors, bath updates, built-in bookcase/display shelves, Balcony and Roof Deck with panoramic city views for outside space! Washer/Dryer on floor plus large Laundry Room. Super neighborhood with everything within steps of The Essex: Murch, Deal, and Jackson-Reed public schools, private schools, restaurants, Politics & Prose, Breadfurst, Giant and Whole Foods, public parks, Van Ness and Tenleytown Metros, movie theatres and so much more. City living at its most convenient.
Condo Fee $1,088 includes all utilities. Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Dimos

Weichert, REALTORS License #SP96731

Weichert, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashk Adamiyatt

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

HOA Fees

  • $1,088 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls

Interior Spaces

  • 1,025 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Murch Elementary School
  • Deal Middle School
  • Wilson Senior High School

Utilities

  • Convector
  • Convector Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2063
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1978//2063

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, reserve funds, management, lawn maintenance, heat, gas, electricity, custodial services maintenance, air conditioning
  • $400 Other One-Time Fees
  • 3 Elevators
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • The Essex Condominium Condos
  • The Essex Condominium Community
  • Wakefield Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,574

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,088 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: FURTHER REDUCTION: OWNERS LOOKING FOR "REASONABLE OFFERS: Urban life at its best. Special unit with large balcony facing NorthEast. Freshly Painted, Refinished Hardwood Floors, bath updates, built-in bookcase/display shelves, Balcony and Roof Deck with panoramic city views for outside space! Washer/Dryer on floor plus large Laundry Room. Super neighborhood with everything within steps of The Essex: Murch, Deal, and Jackson-Reed public schools, private schools, restaurants, Politics & Prose, Breadfurst, Giant and Whole Foods, public parks, Van Ness and Tenleytown Metros, movie theatres and so much more. City living at its most convenient. Condo Fee $1,088 includes all utilities. Must see!
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Entry Floor: 5
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elevators Count: 3
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Common
  • Total Sq Ft: 1025
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1025
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 389.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1025
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4740

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

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: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Convector
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Convector
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 1088.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: The Essex Condominium
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Concierge, Laundry Facilities, Storage Bin
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Reserve Funds, Management, Lawn Maintenance, Heat, Gas, Electricity, Custodial Services Maintenance, Air Conditioning
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 400.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • Middle School: DEAL
  • High School: WILSON SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • High School: WILSON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL

Lot Info

  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Roof
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2574.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1978//2063
  • Tax Lot: 2063
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1025
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/07/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Map

About Essex

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $355,000 -11.0% $346 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $399,000 -3.8% $389 / Sq Ft
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Price Changed $414,900 -2.3% $405 / Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $424,500 0.0% $414 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Off Market $424,500 -- --
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $424,500 -- $414 / 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 $2,574 $405,030 $121,510 $283,520
2023 $2,626 $407,700 $122,310 $285,390
2022 $2,745 $415,390 $124,620 $290,770
2021 $2,837 $423,390 $127,020 $296,370
2020 $2,865 $412,800 $123,840 $288,960
2019 $2,783 $402,240 $120,670 $281,570
2018 $2,649 $385,020 $0 $0
2017 $2,578 $375,790 $0 $0
2016 $2,425 $357,050 $0 $0
2015 $2,337 $346,300 $0 $0
2014 $2,177 $326,310 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $355,000 Passport Title
Warranty Deed $350,000 --
Warranty Deed $390,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2143474

Bright MLS

APN: 1978-2063

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Wakefield

4740 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 505, Washington, DC

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This home is located at 4740 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 505, Washington, DC 20008 and is currently priced at $355,000, approximately $346 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 4740 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 505 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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