**FIRST OPEN HOUSES: SAT (9/12) & SUN (9/13) 12-2PM** Welcome to 4420 Chesapeake St NW, a beautifully updated detached single-family home offering exceptional space, character, and outdoor living in sought-after AU Park. This home features a large fenced backyard, rear patio, private upper-level deck, and detached one-car garage—all just minutes from Tenleytown, Janney & Deal schools, Metro, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Step through the bright vestibule into a welcoming main level where original charm blends seamlessly with thoughtful modern updates. The spacious living room features large windows and a cozy fireplace, while the separate dining room flows into an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the rear patio and expansive backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a custom-organized closet and PRIVATE DECK. Completing the level are two additional bedrooms, a stylish full bath with marble tile, and access to the versatile bonus room one upstairs—ideal as a fourth bedroom, playroom, nursery, or home office! The finished lower level provides even more flexibility with space for a fifth bedroom, guest suite, recreation room, gym, or office, plus a full bath, washer/dryer, and ample storage. Enjoy the tree-lined setting of AU Park with convenient access to American University, Tenleytown-AU Metro, Whole Foods, Wisconsin Avenue shops and restaurants, Fort Reno Park, Turtle Park, Friendship Heights, and major commuter routes. A rare opportunity to enjoy the space and privacy of a detached home with the convenience of Northwest DC living.
For sale
$1,450,000
4420 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016
5beds
2,001sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$725/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached one-car garageSeparate dining roomLarge fenced backyardWelcoming main levelLarge windowsCozy fireplacePrivate upper-level deck
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Bediz 202-352-8456,
RLAH @properties,
Listing Team: Bediz Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2280352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 572
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Connecting Stairway,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,001
- Total interior livable area: 2,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,429
- Finished area below ground: 572
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Private, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1587//0807
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: American University Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,355,660
- Annual tax amount: $11,328
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+3.2%$725/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listing removed | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Sold | $1,405,000+0.4%$702/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$699/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+5.6%$699/sqft |
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| 12/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/15/2021 | Sold | $1,325,000+20.5%$662/sqft |
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| 11/16/2021 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$550/sqft |
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| 11/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+39.4%$550/sqft |
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| 12/2/2013 | Sold | $789,000+4%$394/sqft |
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| 1/7/2012 | Listing removed | $759,000$379/sqft |
Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DC7710696 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2011 | Price change | $759,000-2.6%$379/sqft |
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| 10/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $779,000+4.6%$389/sqft |
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| 9/8/2009 | Sold | $745,000+27.4%$372/sqft |
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| 6/2/2004 | Sold | $585,000+134.5%$292/sqft |
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| 11/18/1996 | Sold | $249,500$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,328 +9.1% | $1,332,680 +1.6% |
| 2025 | $10,381 +3.1% | $1,311,170 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $10,073 +4.5% | $1,272,080 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $9,641 +22.1% | $1,218,270 +31.2% |
| 2022 | $7,895 +11.6% | $928,860 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $7,078 +2.3% | $909,010 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $6,921 +5.6% | $889,960 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $6,556 +4% | $844,670 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,304 +3.2% | $814,090 +3% |
| 2016 | $6,111 +9% | $790,680 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $5,607 +5.2% | $731,100 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $5,332 -11% | $697,450 -1% |
| 2013 | $5,991 +0.1% | $704,800 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $5,987 | $704,310 |
| 2011 | $5,987 +19.7% | $704,310 +7.4% |
| 2010 | $5,002 -12.7% | $655,940 -2.7% |
| 2009 | $5,732 +21.9% | $674,310 +2.9% |
| 2007 | $4,703 +5.2% | $655,110 +17.7% |
| 2006 | $4,470 +0.4% | $556,520 +10.9% |
| 2005 | $4,452 +50% | $501,710 +0.5% |
| 2004 | $2,967 +12% | $499,050 +63.1% |
| 2003 | $2,649 +4.8% | $305,976 +4.3% |
| 2002 | $2,529 +5% | $293,451 +4.5% |
| 2001 | $2,409 | $280,925 |
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Neighborhood: American University Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Janney
- Middle: Deal
- High: Jackson-reed
- 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.




