For sale

Price cut: $7K (7/26)

$178,000

3901 Cathedral Ave NW #111, Washington, DC 20016

0beds

531sqft

$1,814/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1938

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$-- Zestimate^®

$335/sqft

$633/mo HOA

What's special

Newly refinished floorsFreshly painted

Brand new price! Located in the historic Marlyn building and new to the market, this studio is freshly painted and has newly refinished floors. Perfect for the first time buyer or for one who is downsizing. The unit is located near the main entrance but far enough for a tranquil lifestyle. Amenities are in abundance-- sauna, fitness room, bike room, laundry room, and front desk concierge concierge. Escape to the roof deck for a panoramic view, including the National Cathedral. The ideal location offers close access to bus and metro, restaurants, and shopping. Reasonable condo fee for the area. Lowest-priced studio within miles. Unit is #111 but listed on tax record as #16. Sold AS IS.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Kitchen

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Level: Main

Living room

Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Main

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Other
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 531
Total interior livable area: 531 sqft
Finished area above ground: 531
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Public, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed

Features

Levels: Seven
Stories: 7
Pool features: None

Lot

Features: Unknown Soil Type

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 1815//2016
Zoning: R5A
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1938

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Condo and coop fee: $633 monthly
Subdivision: Observatory Circle

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: Concierge, Meeting Room, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry
Services included: All Ground Fee, Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Management, Reserve Funds, Sauna, Snow Removal, Trash, Water

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $335/sqft
Tax assessed value: $196,390
Annual tax amount: $298
Date on market: 4/8/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Condominium

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,927/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/26/2026	Price change	$178,000-3.8%$335/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2254864 Report a problem
4/8/2026	Listed for sale	$185,000+131.3%$348/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2254864 Report a problem
1/29/1996	Sold	$80,000$151/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,145 +0.2%	$240,250 +1.5%
2024	$1,143 -15.3%	$236,700 -8.1%
2023	$1,350 +6.2%	$257,520 +6.4%
2022	$1,271 +1.4%	$241,960 +0.6%
2021	$1,253 +0.5%	$240,410 +8.1%
2020	$1,247 +1.2%	$222,400 +1.9%
2018	$1,232 -16.6%	$218,310 -11.3%
2017	$1,477 +1.5%	$246,160 +0.2%
2016	$1,455 +9.8%	$245,550 -1.7%
2015	$1,325 +9.2%	$249,850 +2.5%
2014	$1,214 +9.2%	$243,830 -1.7%
2013	$1,112 +8.7%	$248,130 -0.5%
2012	$1,023	$249,280
2011	$1,023 +21%	$249,280 +0.2%
2010	$846 +40.6%	$248,690 -4.8%
2009	$602 +5.1%	$261,170 +3.7%
2007	$572 +5.2%	$251,920 +26%
2006	$544 -40.2%	$200,010 +24.3%
2005	$910 +12%	$160,910 +14.4%
2004	$812 +12%	$140,700 +24.5%
2003	$725 +25%	$113,050 +25%
2002	$580 +38.5%	$90,440 +22.8%
2001	$419	$73,644