5045 CATHEDRAL AVE NW Washington, DC 20016
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,297 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,297 sqft
Price per Sqft $659
Subdivision Kent
MLS Listing ID DCDC2247626
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,238
Year Built 1928
Available Date 2026-03-20
Annual Tax Amount $13,907
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 8,755 Sqft
Acres 0.2
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Comprised of 3425 finished SF of living space, this home provides multiple comfortable and flexible spaces ideal for everyday living, entertaining, gardening, and play. The main level features inviting living and dining spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and easy access to an extra large deck and fully fenced, level yard. The upper level includes a primary bedroom suite with tree-top views and a newly renovated spa-like ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and recently renovated hall bathroom. The fully finished, windowed lower level adds valuable flexibility with a bright recreation room, comfortable bedroom, newly renovated full bath and kitchenette, gym space, laundry, and storage that is well suited for guests, au pair or in-law use, work-from-home needs, or extended living.
For daily living, the home is especially convenient from the rear, with alley-accessed off-street parking for up to three cars. This rear entry is the way the current owners typically come and go, offering an easy alternative to the more formal front approach. The property also features an expansive fenced yard, a partially covered deck, and a separate accessory studio/office. With only approximately 13% lot coverage, the property offers meaningful room for a pool or future expansion while preserving generous outdoor space.
Recent significant improvements ($140k+) include a renovated kitchen, renovated primary bath, renovated lower-level bath and kitchenette, refinished hardwood floors, roof replacement, HVAC replacement for upper level and accessory building, hot water heater replacement with on-demand appliance, renovated hall bathroom, fresh interior paint, updated fixtures and hardware, and lead remediation. (Prior to moving in, the sellers tested for lead in the paint, water and soil; all discovered issues were remediated.) Also, this home holds an interesting piece of history, having briefly been the home to a Secretary of State, and includes an old connection to the White House switchboard.
Just two blocks from the restaurants, shops, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities of the Palisades, this home offers a compelling blend of location, land, light, privacy, flexibility, and long-term value.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R-1B
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Instant Hot Water, Electric
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Laminate Plank
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Double Pane,Skylights
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas
Laundry Basement, Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Wood, Fully
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sloping
Story 3
Foundation Active Radon Mitigation, Slab, Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2238
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1437/E/0034
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3297
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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