3837 ALBEMARLE STREET, Washington, DC 20016

$999,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,280  sqft
Built in 1875

Unique historic farmhouse oasis on a corner lot, one block from the Tenleytown-AU Metro. Nestled among manicured gardens, trees, flowers, and paths, this Historic Grant Park house boasts a relaxing wrap-around front porch and large back patio. Enjoy the renovated country kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tin ceiling, butcher block island, exposed brick, gas stove, and clever storage. This sprawls out to an adorable, sunny mudroom with a wall of windows and pastoral, updated half bath. The living and dining rooms include gleaming hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Find 3 bedrooms and a fresh full bath upstairs, with a large, private balcony overlooking your backyard. Steps to Tenleytown-AU Metro (Red Line), a plethora of dining, nightlife, shopping, groceries like Whole Foods, gyms, amenities, parks, schools, American University. Super easy access to Wisconsin Ave and River Road. According to neighborhood lore, this Christian-Curran House was constructed on the original site of the U.S. Naval Observatory, now part of the State Department. It is believed the house was moved to this location, pulled by horses on logs from the initial site, in 1890.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bathroom - Tub Shower,Built-Ins,Kitchen - Country,Kitchen - Island,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Stove,Washer,Water Heater
Laundry:
Main Floor,Dryer In Unit,Washer In Unit
Flooring:
Hardwood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Radiator, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Play Area,Sidewalks, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Farmhouse/National Folk

Construction

Windows:
Double Pane
General:
Other, 2

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
WASHINGTON

Lot

Zoning:
R-1-B, 1838//0806
Current Use:
0

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Jon Rudick

About Washington, DC

Housing

Number of Units
355,879
Median Home Value
$676,049
Median Rent
$1,533

59.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.61% are vacant.

Commute

Car
26.04%
Public Transportation
22.45%
Walk to Work
9.05%
Work from Home
38.64%
Other
0.89%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
676,761
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.29

Education

High School
15.71%
Associate’s Degree
2.77%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.24%
Graduate Degree
36.17%

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