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Property Description
Step into Unit #419 in the iconic Marlyn Condominium - a celebrated Art Deco building designed in the 1930s by renowned architect Francis Koenig and featured in James Goode's Best Addresses for its architectural significance. This light-filled home offers a well-thought-out living space, including a generous living room with a charming dining area, parquet wood floors, and an updated kitchen featuring modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and Corian countertops. The large bedroom boasts a closet with custom shelving. The updated bathroom features relaxing ambience. Expansive windows throughout make every space bright and inviting. The Marlyn offers full-service amenities, including a 7-day front desk concierge, fitness room, bike storage, laundry facilities, extra storage, and a stunning roof deck with views of the National Cathedral. The condo fee includes gas and water. This is a pet-friendly building. Perfectly situated in the heart of Cathedral Heights, you'll enjoy easy access to Wisconsin Avenue shops and restaurants. Commuting is a breeze with nearby bus routes to AU/Tenleytown Metro, Georgetown, and downtown DC.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3901 Cathedral Ave NW #419
General
- Sold For: $212,500
- Taxes: $1,322 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2224504
- Added to Site: 107 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Disposal, Oven - Single, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Other, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - Other, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Tile/Brick, Main
- Laundry: Common
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Concierge, Elevator, Exercise Room, Laundry Facilities
- Security/Safety: Desk in Lobby, Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Roof
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Observatory Circle
- Subdivision: Observatory Circle
- Building Name: MARLYN
- Cross Streets: 39th St. NW
- Driving Directions: Turn of of Massachusetts Ave NW onto Cathedral Ave NW. Building is between 39th and Idaho.
- Direction Faces: South
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Heat, Air Conditioning, Laundry, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Art Deco
- Architectural Style: Art Deco
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Entry Floor Number: 4
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 654
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 654 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1938
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Zoning: R5A
Green Features
- Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $328.75
- City/TownTax: $1,322
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $261,590
- Tax Amount: $1,322
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Condo: Yes
- Lot Number: 2082
Listed by RLAH @properties, Kerri Murphy
Sold by RLAH @properties, Jack W Wang
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Schools
Schools serving 3901 Cathedral Ave NW #419
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eaton Elementary School 3301 Lowell Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3901 Cathedral Ave NW #419
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/07/2025
Sold
$212,500
-1.16%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$215,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3901 Cathedral Avenue NW #419, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2224504) is a Condo property that was sold at $212,500 on November 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 3901 Cathedral Avenue NW #419? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

