Modern Style Meets Classic Cathedral Heights. Welcome to Unit 220 at The Marlyn, where timeless Art Deco architecture meets a sleek, modern interior. At approximately 775 square feet, this spacious one-bedroom offers an elegant combination of scale, style and functionality. Modern updates create a sophisticated, move-in-ready setting with clean lines, contemporary finishes and easy flow. The generously proportioned living space provides plenty of room for comfortable seating and dining, while the large bedroom offers a peaceful sunny retreat. The exposed brick wall adds a warm, inviting touch. Thoughtful design and abundant space make this home equally appealing as a full-time residence or an elegant city pied-à-terre. The Marlyn is a distinctive Art Deco condominium dating to 1938, offering residents a full complement of amenities, including a dramatic staffed lobby, elevators, fitness room and sauna, laundry facilities, bike storage, rooftop lounge area, and dedicated storage unit. Located in coveted Cathedral Heights, 3901 Cathedral Avenue offers a peaceful residential setting close to the National Cathedral, Cathedral Commons, parks and other neighborhood amenities, with convenient access to downtown DC and major commuter routes. Stylish, spacious and turnkey, Unit 220 is a wonderful opportunity to own a beautifully updated one-bedroom in one of Northwest Washington's iconic Art Deco buildings.
Under contract
$225,000
3901 Cathedral Ave NW #220, Washington, DC 20016
1beds
775sqft
Condominium
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$218,300 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$959/mo HOA
What's special
Modern updatesContemporary finishesClean linesPeaceful residential settingLarge bedroomExposed brick wallSpacious one-bedroom
- 6 days
- 273
- 34
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jess Tomback 202-297-9071,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2283666
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Convector, Electric
Cooling
- Convector, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 775
- Total interior livable area: 775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 775
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1815//2216
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- 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: $959 monthly
- Subdivision: Cathedral Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Concierge, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Party Room, Laundry, Sauna, Storage Bin
- Services included: Water, Trash, Management, Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Gas
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $289,110
- Annual tax amount: $1,628
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
Estimated market value
$218,300
$207,000 - $229,000
$2,427/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Contingent | $225,000$290/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+50.2%$290/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Sold | $149,765-40.1%$193/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Sold | $250,000-5.6%$323/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $264,900$342/sqft |
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| 9/14/2025 | Price change | $264,900-3.6%$342/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900+15%$355/sqft |
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| 6/6/2018 | Sold | $239,000-4.4%$308/sqft |
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| 4/25/2018 | Pending sale | $249,900$322/sqft |
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| 3/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,900-15.3%$322/sqft |
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| 2/18/2016 | Listing removed | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2015 | Listing removed | $295,000$381/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $295,000-2.6%$381/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $303,000-6.8%$391/sqft |
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| 4/16/2008 | Listing removed | $325,000$419/sqft |
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| 2/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $325,000+7.3%$419/sqft |
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| 9/4/2007 | Sold | $303,000+301.3%$391/sqft |
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| 8/20/1997 | Sold | $75,500$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,628 +3.7% | $299,530 +3.2% |
| 2025 | $1,570 +0.6% | $290,190 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $1,561 -13.1% | $285,900 -7.9% |
| 2023 | $1,797 +7.3% | $310,470 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $1,675 +0.2% | $289,580 +0.3% |
| 2021 | $1,673 +2.7% | $288,670 +8% |
| 2020 | $1,629 +0.5% | $267,350 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $1,621 -15.4% | $264,110 -11.4% |
| 2017 | $1,917 +0.2% | $298,000 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $1,914 -2.5% | $296,830 -1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,962 +0% | $302,240 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $1,961 +2% | $300,930 +1.9% |
| 2013 | $1,923 -2.3% | $295,370 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $1,969 | $299,180 |
| 2011 | $1,969 -1.1% | $299,180 -0.9% |
| 2010 | $1,992 +2% | $301,840 +1.5% |
| 2009 | $1,953 | $297,280 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $287,470 +25.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $229,300 +21.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $189,090 +13% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,390 +23.1% |
| 2003 | $1,305 | $135,980 +25% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,780 +22.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,578 |
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Neighborhood: Cathedral Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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