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$1,465,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,200 Sq. Ft.
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Open Houses on Sat & Sun Aug 16 and 17 from 12 -2pm. Classic Charm and Exceptional Space! Set on an elevated corner lot framed by mature landscaping, this handsome 1940 brick Colonial offers timeless curb appeal and flexible living across four levels. Estimated square footage 3200 SF. See floor plan in listing photos. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, 4501 Western Ave NW provides a rare combination of generous indoor and outdoor space, a wide footprint, and close proximity to the neighborhood shops, parks, and transit options that make American University Park a consistently sought-after corner of Northwest DC. Inside, you'll find four levels with a thoughtful layout and room to grow. The home welcomes you with a gracious foyer, an elegant living room with fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a formal dining room, and a den ideal for reading or working from home. The kitchen is expanded with a breakfast room that overlooks the rear yard, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. A powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths, including a large primary suite. A walk-up attic from bedroom 3, with wood flooring and baseboard heat, provides flex space to meet your needs including potential guest space, studio, storage or other design. The versatile lower level offers exceptional space including a large yet cozy recreation room with fireplace, a newly renovated full bath, and workshop. An expansive Bedroom #4 and office suite with its own entrance from the private driveway is an ideal space for your home office, studio, or private guest space. Sellers acquired a office permit for this space. Enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway for off-street parking for 3 cars, for incredible convenience and an adorable custom shed for gardening and other recreation items. Just blocks to the shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue, including Millie's, Wagshal's, Starbucks, Compass Coffee, Bluestone Lane, Crate & Barrel, Pizzeria Paradiso and more. Walkable to Turtle Park, schools, American University, and Tenleytown Main Street or Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metros, as well as several bus lines. Located in AU Park on the DC side of Western Avenue, this property offers all the benefits of city living with easy access to the amenities of Spring Valley, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Bethesda and downtown DC. A rare opportunity to own a timeless home in one of Northwest DC's most established and connected neighborhoods.

Full Property Details for 4501 Western Ave NW

General

  • Sold For: $1,465,000
  • Taxes: $4,843 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2215510
  • Added to Site: 202 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4, Lower 1

Other Rooms

  • Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
  • Living Room: Living Room, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
  • Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
  • Den: Yes
  • Sun Room: Yes
  • Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, Main
  • Laundry: Lower 1
  • Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Location

  • County: Washington
  • Development Name: American University Park
  • Subdivision: American University Park
  • Driving Directions: Western Ave NW to 4501
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
  • High School: Jackson-Reed

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Slate, Other
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 3,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 3,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,097
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Corner
  • Zoning: R1B
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Corner

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $636.96
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • City/TownTax: $4,843
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,357,600
  • Tax Amount: $4,843
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2898

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 84

Listed by Compass, Rina B. Kunk
Sold by Compass, Dana Rice

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Schools serving 4501 Western Ave NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Janney Elementary School
4130 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
PK-51 mi
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
6-81.4 mi
Jackson-Reed High School
3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
9-121.2 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 4501 Western Ave NW

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Sold
$1,465,000
—
MLS
8/14/2025
Listed
$1,465,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Compass, Rina B. Kunk
Sold by Compass, Dana Rice

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4501 Western Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2215510) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,465,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 4501 Western Avenue NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.