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49 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008

$2,992,300

Last sold 12/19/2023 for $2.5M

5
bed
5
bath
3,292
Sqft ($761/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 49 Observatory Cir NW

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1940

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 5,227 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Property description

Welcome to this elegant colonial in sought after Observatory Circle. The center hall floor plan features an expansive living room with ample natural light, fireplace and warm wood floors. The formal dining room features seating for six or more . Enjoy an open kitchen/family room with spacious marble island with breakfast bar, tremendous storage and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent family room is the perfect place to relax or entertain with built in cabinets and desk. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, a lovely reading nook, walk-in closet and spa-like marble bathroom with glass shower. There are three additional bedrooms on this level, one with an en-suite full bath and an additional shared full bathroom. The top floor features a fifth bedroom and an office. The finished basement offers a media/family room. Outside is a stunning, flagstone patio, large professionally landscaped garden and additional seating areas. Garage parking completes this fabulous offering.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Russell A Firestone III

Listing Office - TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Source: Bright MLS

MLS#DCDC2116614 • last updated 2 years ago

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Overview
Cooling/AC	Central A/C, Electric
Heating	Natural Gas
Levels/Style	Traditional
Type	Residential
Status	Closed
SqFt	3522
Lot Size (SqFt)	5136
Lot Size (Acres)	0.12
County Tax	0, Annually
City/ Town Tax	11928
Tax: Assessed Value	1447120
Annual Property Tax	11928
Year Built	1940
New Construction (Y/N)	N
Foreclosure (Y/N)	N

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	5
# Full Baths	3
# Half Baths	2
Total # of Bedrooms	5
Basement	Combination
Interior Features	Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island
Accessibility Features	None

Exterior
Foundation	Block
Garage Desc	Garage - Front Entry
# Garage Spaces	1
# Parking Spaces	1
# Detached Garage Spaces	1
Parking Desc	Detached Garage
Existing Structures	Above Grade, Below Grade

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Pool	No Pool

Location
Subdivision	OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Water Source	Public
Senior Community (Y/N)	N
High School	WILSON SENIOR
School District	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directions	Right From Wisconsin Ave. Or Left From Massachusetts Ave.
Zoning	RESIDENTIAL

Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types	Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg

$2.99M

Range: $2.73M-$3.25M

Last 30 days

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May 2025
Public Records
May 22, 2025 Sold
$2,349,470 (-6.2%)
Dec 2023
MLS # DCDC2116614
Dec 19, 2023 Sold
$2,505,000
Oct 31, 2023 Active
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Oct 20, 2023 Listed
$2,450,000
Dec 2023
Public Records
Dec 19, 2023 Sold
$2,505,000 (+2.2%)

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$12,618 +1.3%

$1,484,480 +2.58%
2023
$12,459 +4.5%

$1,447,120 +3.13%
2022
$11,928 +2.3%

$1,403,240 +2.26%
2021
$11,664 +1.1%

$1,372,280 +1.15%
2020
$11,532 +2.7%

$1,356,710 +2.69%
2019
$11,230 +1.6%

$1,321,170 +1.63%
2018
$11,050 +13.0%

$1,300,010 +12.96%
2017
$9,782 +4.8%

$1,150,820 +4.82%
2016
$9,333 +6.0%

$1,097,950
2015
$8,808

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49 Observatory Cir NW
$2.5M
Glover Park
$444K -11% y/y
20008
$495K -9% y/y
Washington
$549K -5% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
47 Observatory Cir Nw, Washington, DC 20008	$1,745,500	4/2	2,313	0.01
53 Observatory Cir Nw, Washington, DC 20008	$1,882,700	2/3	2,017	0.01
2557 36th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007	$1,972,300	4/3	2,452	0.02
54 Observatory Cir Nw, Washington, DC 20008	$1,702,600	4/2	1,698	0.02
55 Observatory Cir Nw, Washington, DC 20008	$1,791,600	2/3	2,004	0.03
3540 Davis St Nw, Washington, DC 20007	$1,699,700	4/2	2,024	0.03
2556 36th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007	$2,337,000	5/4	3,466	0.03
2500 36th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007	$3,276,200	6/4	3,924	0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.