Flex room for potential for SECOND BEDROOM! Nestled elegantly atop Adams Morgan, this exquisite condominium graces you with its spacious design and refined comforts. Unit #5 at The Wendell offers a blend of modern sophistication and classic charm within a meticulously preserved historic DC building. As you enter, you're greeted by warm hardwood floors and the first glimpse of the 14 radiant windows that flood the living space with natural light. The expansive den serves as a versatile area, suitable for a living room, home office, or guest accommodation, complete with two sets of French doors that can be opened to embrace an open floor plan or closed for a private sanctuary. The luminous dining room accommodates a six or eight-seater table with ease, seamlessly connecting to the open kitchen. This culinary space is adorned with ample cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, complemented by a charming door leading to the outdoor fire escape. Down the hallway, you will find a generous storage closet alongside a brand new washer and dryer. The spacious bedroom, lined with additional windows and an expansive fitted closet, provides a luxurious retreat. The fully renovated bathroom features a modern vanity, a sleek glass sliding shower door, ceiling-high marble accents, and a stylish tiled shampoo nook that adds flair to the space. For those seeking additional storage, this condominium offers a private storage closet on the building's lower level. The Wendell’s prime location at the convergence of Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, and Kalorama places you moments away from the Dupont Metro and an array of dining and recreational options along Connecticut Ave.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/13)
$495,000
1858 California St NW APT 5, Washington, DC 20009
1beds
808sqft
Condominium
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$486,700 Zestimate®
$613/sqft
$422/mo HOA
What's special
Refined comfortsGenerous storage closetOpen kitchenSpacious designFully renovated bathroomModern vanityCeiling-high marble accents
- 76 days |
- 270 |
- 20 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hunter McFadden 703-862-6840,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2257280
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, In Unit
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 808
- Total interior livable area: 808 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 808
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2555//2154
- Zoning: RA-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $422 monthly
- Subdivision: Kalorama
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other, Storage Bin
- Services included: Reserve Funds, Sewer, Trash, Water
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $613/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $540,080
- Annual tax amount: $4,076
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Estimated market value
$486,700
$462,000 - $511,000
$2,712/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Price change | $495,000-1%$613/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999+0.1%$619/sqft |
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| 1/18/2026 | Listing removed | $499,500$618/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $499,500-4.9%$618/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.4%$650/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000+9.5%$679/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Sold | $501,500+0.3%$621/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Pending sale | $499,900$619/sqft |
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| 8/21/2022 | Contingent | $499,900$619/sqft |
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| 8/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,9000%$619/sqft |
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| 10/31/2018 | Sold | $500,000+4.2%$619/sqft |
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| 10/11/2018 | Pending sale | $479,900$594/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $479,900+125%$594/sqft |
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| 1/6/2004 | Sold | $213,310$264/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,694 +4.2% | $540,080 +4% |
| 2024 | $3,547 -7.1% | $519,470 -5.2% |
| 2023 | $3,819 +9.2% | $548,020 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $3,496 +9.5% | $515,690 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $3,192 -3.4% | $465,160 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $3,305 -14.4% | $464,550 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $3,859 +6.9% | $454,000 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $3,609 +2.9% | $424,570 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $3,507 +5.4% | $412,530 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,326 +4.9% | $391,280 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $3,171 +1527.2% | $373,080 +539.9% |
| 2004 | $195 | $58,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John Francis Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Marie Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20009
- Adams Morgan
- 1858 California St NW Apartment 5







