Embassy Row Opportunity – Developer’s Dream with Pool Welcome to 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW, an extraordinary property offering 7,884 total square feet of living space (including the lower level) on a 6,250 square foot lot with a private pool, set in the heart of historic Embassy Row in Kalorama. Built in 1923, this stately brick residence retains its grand proportions and architectural pedigree, with soaring ceilings, expansive formal rooms, multiple fireplaces, and elegant details throughout. Now in need of a total renovation, the home presents a rare opportunity for developers, investors, or visionary end-users to transform a legacy property into a modern masterpiece. The generous lot and private pool provide space for entertaining, gardens, and terraces—rare amenities in one of Washington’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned along Massachusetts Avenue’s Embassy Row, this property is just minutes from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Rock Creek Park, and the city’s finest schools, cultural institutions, and dining. 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW offers limitless potential—a landmark address ready to be reimagined into a showcase residence.
Sold for $2,800,000
$2,800,000
2539 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
5beds
7,372sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$5,150,000 Zestimate®
$380/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$5,150,000
$4.17M - $6.39M
Not available
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Private poolGenerous lotExpansive formal roomsElegant detailsStately brick residenceSoaring ceilingsMultiple fireplaces
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Listed by:
Matt Benson 703-200-4956,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Francisco Hoyos, SP98372417
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2221234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,884
- Total interior livable area: 7,372 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,913
- Finished area below ground: 1,459
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Masonry/Stone,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2505//0019
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kalorama Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $380/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,894,000
- Annual tax amount: $32,435
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $2,800,000-20%$380/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2221234 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $3,500,000$475/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2221234 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000$475/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2221234 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,465 +0.8% | $3,930,210 +0.9% |
| 2025 | $35,190 +8.5% | $3,894,020 +2% |
| 2024 | $32,435 +1.8% | $3,815,920 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $31,868 +3.1% | $3,749,130 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $30,922 +1% | $3,637,910 +1% |
| 2021 | $30,610 +0.6% | $3,601,160 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $30,432 +9% | $3,580,180 +9% |
| 2018 | $27,924 +3.9% | $3,285,200 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $26,880 +4.2% | $3,162,400 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $25,785 +5.2% | $3,033,490 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $24,501 +2.8% | $2,882,460 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $23,823 -0.9% | $2,802,660 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $24,046 -2.2% | $2,828,900 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $24,576 | $2,891,340 |
| 2011 | $24,576 -6.6% | $2,891,340 -6.6% |
| 2010 | $26,303 -4.8% | $3,094,440 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $27,621 -1.4% | $3,249,570 +2.1% |
| 2007 | $28,015 +10.3% | $3,183,560 +15.4% |
| 2006 | $25,388 +1.6% | $2,759,580 +6% |
| 2005 | $24,981 +3.1% | $2,602,230 +3.1% |
| 2004 | $24,238 +9.1% | $2,524,770 +9.1% |
| 2003 | $22,222 +36% | $2,314,830 +36% |
| 2002 | $16,340 +12.7% | $1,702,079 +35% |
| 2001 | $14,499 | $1,260,799 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kalorama
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John Francis Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$5,150,000
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20008
- Kalorama
- 2539 Massachusetts Ave NW
