Estate Sale: Rare Opportunity at Van Ness East Imagine the lifestyle you can create— whether you're a downsizer, upgrader, first-time buyer, or investor-this spacious and sun-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is a true blank canvas in a premiere full-service building. Enjoy a well-proportioned layout with a formal living room and dining room, a private balcony overlooking lush greenery, great closet space, and additional storage. There's same-floor access to laundry, garage, and your two-car tandem parking space for ultimate convenience This amenity-rich community offers multiple pools, a fitness center, entertainment and meeting facilities, a resident library, high-tech package room, and on-site maintenance and management-all set within pristine building grounds. Original parquet floors add charm, and the home is ready for your vision and updates. With an all-inclusive condo fee, unbeatable location, and strong long-term value, this is a rare find in Van Ness East. Don't miss this opportunity to design the home you've been dreaming of.
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
2939 Van Ness St NW APT 421, Washington, DC 20008
2beds
1,270sqft
Condominium
Built in 1964
-- sqft lot
$446,200 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$3,454 Estimated rent
Home value
$446,200
$424,000 - $469,000
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Pristine building groundsAdditional storageOriginal parquet floorsGreat closet spacePrivate balconyDining roomLush greenery
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Listed by:
John Williams 202-246-7991,
Fairfax Realty Premier
Bought with:
Lise Courtney Howe, AB95862
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2211808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Convector, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Convector, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,270
- Total interior livable area: 1,270 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,270
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2049//2146
- Zoning: RES
- Zoning description: Res.
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Party Room, Security
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Maintenance Structure, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- Association name: Van Ness East Condominium
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $1,574 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $425,000-7.4%$335/sqft |
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| 2/7/2026 | Contingent | $459,000$361/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Price change | $459,000-7.8%$361/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $498,000-5.1%$392/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$413/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$413/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+192%$413/sqft |
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| 12/13/1993 | Sold | $179,800$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,021 +0.9% | $460,930 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $2,994 -1.7% | $454,440 -0.5% |
| 2023 | $3,044 -3% | $456,840 -1.1% |
| 2022 | $3,139 +0.3% | $461,750 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $3,131 -1.3% | $457,950 +2% |
| 2020 | $3,173 +8.7% | $448,950 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $2,918 -2% | $416,680 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $2,978 +3.6% | $422,850 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $2,876 -0.1% | $410,080 0% |
| 2015 | $2,880 +6% | $410,250 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $2,716 0% | $389,720 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $2,716 +0.5% | $388,630 +0.8% |
| 2012 | $2,703 | $385,500 |
| 2011 | $2,703 -1.3% | $385,500 -7.3% |
| 2010 | $2,739 +10% | $416,000 -6.3% |
| 2009 | $2,490 +13.8% | $444,060 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $2,188 +5.2% | $455,670 +24.1% |
| 2006 | $2,080 -13.3% | $367,300 +0.2% |
| 2005 | $2,398 +12% | $366,630 +40.5% |
| 2004 | $2,141 +11.2% | $261,010 -1.4% |
| 2003 | $1,926 +25% | $264,800 +39% |
| 2002 | $1,541 +10.5% | $190,500 +8.7% |
| 2001 | $1,395 | $175,260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hearst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Deal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20008
- Forest Hills
- 2939 Van Ness St NW Apartment 421
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