Price correction! An extremely rare opportunity to purchase an iconic Mass Ave Heights home on Embassy Row. This prestigious property was originally constructed in 1919 and is available for sale for the first time in 50 years. Most recently used as a chancery, the property stands as a rare blank canvas for restoration or reinvention—an architectural gem ready to be revived for a new era of significance. Boasting over 11,000 sq/ft of living space on a .35 Acre lot in the heart of DC, the home currently has 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and various ballrooms and staterooms for entertaining. The rear exterior transports you out of the city and into a serene and private backyard with an existing pool and pool house. An attached three car garage stands in addition to a circular driveway with access from Massachusetts ave and 30th street NW. All appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance and listing agents must accompany. *All photos contained in this listing have been digitally enhanced*
Under contract
Price cut: $1M (4/23)
$8,000,000
2941 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
8beds
13,972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
0.35 Acres Lot
$7,231,000 Zestimate®
$573/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Existing poolPool houseAttached three car garageSerene and private backyard
- 346 days |
- 312 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Windsor 240-210-4350,
Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: Lyndsi Armenio 202-534-9397,
Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2200810
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 10
- Main level bedrooms: 8
Basement
- Area: 4782
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 14,054
- Total interior livable area: 13,972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,272
- Finished area below ground: 4,700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Circular Driveway, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2198//0809
- Zoning: DIPLOMATIC OVERLAY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Massachusetts Avenue Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $573/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,743,800
- Date on market: 7/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$7,231,000
$6.87M - $7.59M
$4,762/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Contingent | $8,000,000$573/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2200810 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $8,000,000-11.1%$573/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $9,000,000-5.3%$644/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,500,000$680/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2200810 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $11,743,800 +13.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $10,379,310 +3.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $10,065,590 +0.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $10,026,540 -0.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $10,107,790 -0.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,161,430 +4.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $9,744,440 -0.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $9,807,200 +2.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $9,587,290 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $9,488,590 -2.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $9,746,700 +0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $9,658,330 +5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $9,146,420 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,146,420 +13.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $8,028,030 -1% |
| 2009 | -- | $8,110,910 -1.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $8,225,880 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,909,500 +15% |
| 2005 | -- | $6,877,810 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $6,550,300 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,954,820 +49.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,993,840 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,698,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Observatory Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oyster-Adams Bilingual SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20008
- Observatory Circle
- 2941 Massachusetts Ave NW
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