Exquisite Private Estate Minutes from Downtown Washington, DC Discover a rare offering of unparalleled luxury and sophistication in this grand residence, celebrated for its extraordinary scale, exceptional privacy, and historic pedigree. Once home to many notable figures, this architectural masterpiece has been meticulously reimagined and expanded with the finest materials and bespoke finishes, setting a new standard for elegance and refinement in Washington. Spanning over 15,000 square feet of exquisitely designed interiors, this home is a testament to timeless craftsmanship. The main level features a series of gracious formal rooms, including a stately living room, a banquet-sized dining room, and a stunning library—all perfectly suited for grand entertaining or intimate gatherings. A chef's dream, the gourmet eat-in kitchen is complemented by a butler's pantry for seamless service. A sunlit family room with soaring ceilings and an exquisite onyx fireplace completes the main living spaces, offering comfort and versatility. The upper level is anchored by a lavish primary suite, featuring a spacious dressing room, multiple closets and an indulgent spa-like bath. Five additional en-suite bedrooms upstairs provide exceptional accommodations for family and guests. The fully finished lower level offers a wealth of amenities, including a large recreation room with a built-in home theatre, a playroom, a private nanny suite with a full bath, a state-of-the-art gym, and a dedicated laundry facility. Set on pristinely manicured grounds, this estate offers unparalleled outdoor living with lush gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, a pergola, and multiple terraces perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. A detached guest or pool house with an en-suite bedroom and two full baths provides additional flexibility. Multiple garages, one which is fully equipped for catering, and a gated motor court ensure both convenience and security. Located just moments from the heart of Washington, DC, this rare and distinguished property offers the perfect blend of urban accessibility and serene seclusion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most sought-after homes in the region.
Sold for $9,600,000
$9,600,000
3005 45th St NW, Washington, DC 20016
8beds
14,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.5 Acres Lot
$9,459,900 Zestimate®
$667/sqft
$3,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$9,459,900
$8.80M - $10.12M
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Gated motor courtSparkling swimming poolFully finished lower levelMultiple garagesBanquet-sized dining roomLavish primary suiteSunlit family room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Lowham 703-966-6949,
TTR Sothebys International Realty
Bought with:
Mark Lowham, 0225199817
TTR Sothebys International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2174640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Conservatory Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting, Attached Bathroom, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Window Treatments, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendants
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Crown Molding, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Library
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Transom, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Improved,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 14,781
- Total interior livable area: 14,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 14,400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Private
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 1611//0084
- Zoning: R-1A/WH
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras, Security Gate, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Wesley Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $667/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $10,107,750
- Annual tax amount: $82,023
- Date on market: 1/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $9,600,000-2.5%$667/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2174640 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Pending sale | $9,850,000$684/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2174640 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Contingent | $9,850,000$684/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2174640 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,850,000$684/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2174640 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Listing removed | $9,850,000$684/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2122272 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $9,850,000-6.2%$684/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2122272 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000$729/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2122272 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Contingent | $10,500,000$729/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2122272 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000+11.7%$729/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2122272 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2022 | Sold | $9,400,000-5.1%$653/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC480834 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2021 | Pending sale | $9,900,000-16.8%$688/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC480834 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Bright MLS Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Price change | $11,900,000-11.9%$826/sqft |
Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DCDC480834 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $13,500,000-9.4%$938/sqft |
Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DCDC480834 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2020 | Listing removed | $14,900,000$1,035/sqft |
Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DCDC449656 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $14,900,000-6.3%$1,035/sqft |
Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DCDC449656 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2018 | Listing removed | $15,900,000$1,104/sqft |
Source: Washington Fine Properties, LLC #1001763781 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2018 | Price change | $15,900,000-11.7%$1,104/sqft |
Source: Washington Fine Properties, Llc #1001763781 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $18,000,000+337.4%$1,250/sqft |
Source: Washington Fine Properties, LLC #DC10069711 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/1997 | Sold | $4,115,000$286/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,429 +17.6% | $10,107,750 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $82,023 +4.5% | $9,736,810 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $78,490 +4% | $9,318,100 +4% |
| 2022 | $75,457 +0.7% | $8,955,950 +1.6% |
| 2021 | $74,916 +1.1% | $8,813,680 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $74,090 +5.7% | $8,716,510 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $70,099 +3.3% | $8,246,980 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $67,875 +0.9% | $7,985,280 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $67,258 +1.2% | $7,912,650 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $66,428 0% | $7,886,420 0% |
| 2014 | $66,443 +9.5% | $7,887,030 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $60,688 +10% | $7,828,100 -1% |
| 2012 | $55,183 | $7,907,910 |
| 2011 | $55,183 +12.9% | $7,907,910 +36% |
| 2010 | $48,866 -1.8% | $5,816,450 -1.7% |
| 2009 | $49,746 +7.6% | $5,919,920 +4.5% |
| 2007 | $46,212 +5.2% | $5,666,020 +17.2% |
| 2006 | $43,921 -11.8% | $4,833,980 -14% |
| 2005 | $49,780 +12% | $5,622,450 -25% |
| 2004 | $44,446 +12% | $7,492,300 +65.1% |
| 2003 | $39,684 +25% | $4,538,330 +36% |
| 2002 | $31,747 | $3,337,008 |
| 2001 | $31,747 | $3,337,008 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
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- 10/10Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
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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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