Property
Washington, DC 20016 4501 Western Avenue NW
$1,465,000
Pending



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Presented By: Compass
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Home Details
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Classic Charm and Exceptional Space!
Set on an elevated corner lot framed by mature landscaping, this handsome 1940 brick Colonial offers timeless curb appeal and flexible living across four levels. Estimated square footage 3200 SF. See floor plan in listing photos.
Offered for the first time in over 30 years, 4501 Western Ave NW provides a rare combination of generous indoor and outdoor space, a wide footprint, and close proximity to the neighborhood shops, parks, and transit options that make American University Park a consistently sought-after corner of Northwest DC.
Inside, you'll find four levels with a thoughtful layout and room to grow.
The home welcomes you with a gracious foyer, an elegant living room with fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a formal dining room, and a den ideal for reading or working from home. The kitchen is expanded with a breakfast room that overlooks the rear yard, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. A powder room completes the main level.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths, including a large primary suite. A walk-up attic from bedroom 3, with wood flooring and baseboard heat, provides flex space to meet your needs including potential guest space, studio, storage or other design.
The versatile lower level offers exceptional space including a large yet cozy recreation room with fireplace, a newly renovated full bath, and workshop. An expansive Bedroom #4 and office suite with its own entrance from the private driveway is an ideal space for your home office, studio, or private guest space. Sellers acquired a office permit for this space.
Enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway for off-street parking for 3 cars, for incredible convenience and an adorable custom shed for gardening and other recreation items.
Just blocks to the shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue, including Millies, Wagshals, Starbucks, Compass Coffee, Bluestone Lane, Crate & Barrel, Pizzeria Paradiso and more. Walkable to Turtle Park, schools, American University, and Tenleytown Main Street or Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metros, as well as several bus lines. Located in AU Park on the DC side of Western Avenue, this property offers all the benefits of city living with easy access to the amenities of Spring Valley, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Bethesda and downtown DC.
A rare opportunity to own a timeless home in one of Northwest DCs most established and connected neighborhoods.
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Interior Features for 4501 Western Avenue NW
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Main Level Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Above Grade Finished Area2300
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementDaylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area900
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringHardwood, Carpet
Heating FuelNatural Gas, Electric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Interior AmenitiesAttic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
Total Fireplaces2
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Room Details for 4501 Western Avenue NW
Attic
level
Upper 2
Bedroom 2
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 3
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 4
level
Lower 1
Breakfast Room
level
Main
Den
level
Main
Dining Room
level
Main
Foyer
level
Main
Full Bath
level
Upper 1
Full Bath # 2
level
Lower 1
Half Bath
level
Main
Kitchen
level
Main
Laundry
level
Lower 1
Living Room
level
Main
Primary Bathroom
level
Upper 1
Primary Bedroom
level
Upper 1
Recreation Room
level
Lower 1
Sun/Florida Room
level
Main
Utility Room
level
Lower 1
General for 4501 Western Avenue NW
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleColonial
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsWestern Ave NW to 4501
Full Baths3
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Legal SubdivisionAmerican University
Levels4
Lot Size Square Feet6097.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-21T15:12:08
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionNegotiable, Other
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG636.96
Property TypeResidential
RoofSlate, Other
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusPending
StatusPENDING
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameAMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK
Tax Annual Amount4843.0
Tax Assessed Value1357600.0
Tax Lot84
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT3200
TransportationBus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1940
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningR1B
Exterior for 4501 Western Avenue NW
Foundation DetailsBlock
Land Assessed Value665610.00
Land Use Code
Lot FeaturesRear Yard, Front Yard, Corner
Lot Size Acres0.14
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUrban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Total Parking Spaces3
Type of ParkingDriveway, Off Street, On Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
N/A
Middle School
N/A
High School
Jackson-Reed High School

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