Property
Washington, DC 20008 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
$3,500,000



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Presented By: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Home Details
Embassy Row Opportunity Developers Dream with Pool
Welcome to 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW, an extraordinary property offering 7,884 total square feet of living space (including the lower level) on a 6,250 square foot lot with a private pool, set in the heart of historic Embassy Row in Kalorama.
Built in 1923, this stately brick residence retains its grand proportions and architectural pedigree, with soaring ceilings, expansive formal rooms, multiple fireplaces, and elegant details throughout. Now in need of a total renovation, the home presents a rare opportunity for developers, investors, or visionary end-users to transform a legacy property into a modern masterpiece.
The generous lot and private pool provide space for entertaining, gardens, and terracesrare amenities in one of Washingtons most prestigious neighborhoods.
Perfectly positioned along Massachusetts Avenues Embassy Row, this property is just minutes from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Rock Creek Park, and the citys finest schools, cultural institutions, and dining.
2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW offers limitless potentiala landmark address ready to be reimagined into a showcase residence.
Presented By: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Interior Features for 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels5
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 15
Main Level Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Half Upper Level 10
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels0
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 15
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels5
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 15.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels5
Half Baths1
Total Baths6
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT512
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area5913
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFully Finished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1459
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces4
Total Stories4
Other Rooms
Room TypeBedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath, Half Bath
Room Details for 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Bathroom 1
level
Upper 1
Bathroom 2
level
Upper 1
Bathroom 3
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 1
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 2
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 3
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 4
level
Upper 1
Bedroom 5
level
Upper 1
Full Bath
level
Upper 1
Full Bath # 2
level
Upper 1
Half Bath
level
Main
General for 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleTraditional
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
Directionsplease use GPS
Full Baths5
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingForced Air
Historic Y/NNo
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Legal SubdivisionKalorama
Levels4
Lot Size Square Feet6250.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-06T09:42:17
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Possession0-30 Days CD
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG591.92
Property ConditionMajor Rehab Needed
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameKALORAMA HEIGHTS
Tax Annual Amount32435.0
Tax Assessed Value3894000.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms11
Total SQFT7884
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1923
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Exterior for 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
# of Detached Garage Spaces2
FencingMasonry/Stone, Fully
Foundation DetailsBlock
Garage FeaturesGarage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Horse Y/NNo
Lot Size Acres0.00
Lot Size SourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolYes - Personal
Soil TypesChillum-Urban Land Complex
SpaNo
Total Parking Spaces4
Type of ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History

Jhony Leyva
Realtor
Price
$3,500,000
MLS#DCDC2221234
List Date
09/05/2025
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
571.247.7543
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