The best location, the best price. A cheerful, updated space in one of DC’s most beloved buildings - this is your moment. Welcome to this spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at The Essex, a full-service condominium in NW DC’s charming Wakefield neighborhood. Here, peaceful, tree-lined streets meet the buzz of Connecticut Avenue, with parks, restaurants, and local favorites just a short stroll away. Inside, the unit shines with gleaming parquet floors and a sunny, open layout that includes a dedicated entryway, spacious living and dining area, and big picture windows framing leafy views. The cheerful galley kitchen features an electric range, built-in microwave. No need to pick up a painbrush - the kitchen is perfect with fresh updates, bright lighting and warm finishes. The bathroom’s been stylishly updated too, making this space truly move-in ready. The generously sized bedroom comes complete with a ceiling fan and plenty of light. Ample storage makes living here a breeze. Even better? The common laundry is just steps from your front door. Up top? A rooftop deck with panoramic views of the city skyline and treetops, perfect for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or quiet evenings under the stars. Amenities at The Essex include a 24-hour concierge, meeting room, and unbeatable location near Tenleytown and Forest Hills hot spots like Bread Furst, Sfoglina, Comet Ping Pong, Politics and Prose, and the Wilson Aquatic Center. Plus, you're just minutes from both the Van Ness UDC and Tenleytown AU Metro stations for easy access around the city. Cute. Updated. Convenient. And now priced just right. Come see what’s waiting for you in your new life at The Essex.
Sold for $196,000
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Nikki Wilson, SP200202152
Compass
Sina Mollaan
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2205440
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Sold | $196,000-10.1%$238/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Contingent | $218,000$265/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $218,000-12.4%$265/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $249,000-7.8%$303/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $270,000+43.6%$328/sqft |
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| 12/18/2002 | Sold | $188,000+135.6%$228/sqft |
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| 3/23/1999 | Sold | $79,800$97/sqft |
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Estimated market value
$196,900
