4501 Western Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Sqft
- 3,200
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Overview
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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.
Location
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Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 4
- Square feet
- 3,200
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.14
- Year built
- 1940
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
Utilities
- Heating
- Electric, Natural gas, Forced air, Baseboard
- Cooling
- Central air, Ceiling fan(s), Electric
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2024)
- $4,843
Public schools
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