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Off Market Aug 2022 for $4.8M

$5,281,164

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $30,581/mo

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6,571

sq ft

4020 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this home

This spectacular home is set on Fordham Road, on one of the most prestigious streets in the Metropolitan area. Just off Massachusetts Avenue, between Ward Circle and Westmoreland Circle, Spring Valley is only minutes from Downtown, Georgetown and Bethesda/Chevy Chase and noted for its beautiful homes, lovely architecture and wonderful community. This is one of Washington's premier neighborhoods and is the perfect location for those looking for a secluded picturesque setting with all of the conveniences of the city. 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, elevator from main to second level, 5 fireplaces (4 gas, 1 wood burning), rear deck and flagstone terrace, pool (36'x15'), pool house with 2 full baths.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Cynthia Howar • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

•202-944-5000 (broker)

•info@wfp.com (broker)

Listed by Ellen Morrell • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

•202-944-5000 (broker)

•info@wfp.com (broker)

Bought with Heidi Hatfield • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

•202-944-5000 (broker)

•info@wfp.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2048604

Redfin Estimate

$5,281,164

$431K since sold in August 2022$203K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($4.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$5,200,000
A
6 beds7.5 baths6,432 sq ft
5033 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$4,800,000
B
6 beds7 baths6,499 sq ft
4921 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$3,650,000
C
6 beds5 baths5,220 sq ft
3730 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$4,275,000
D
6 beds7 baths5,830 sq ft
5125 Upton St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$4,800,000
E
6 beds7 baths8,200 sq ft
3801 52nd St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$6,100,000
F
6 beds5.5 baths7,185 sq ft
4939 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20016

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Market trends in Spring Valley, DC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.7M

$914 MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 4020 Fordham Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,594 (+11.5%)

$1,261,790 + $3,708,480

$4,970,270

2024

$40,893 (+74.6%)

$1,242,640 + $3,691,730

$4,934,370

2023

$23,428 (+6.7%)

$1,236,330 + $3,574,610

$4,810,940

2022

$21,947 (+0.9%)

$1,234,750 + $1,521,430

$2,756,180

2021

$21,751 (+1.2%)

$1,207,510 + $1,453,160

$2,660,670

2020

$21,493 (+2.4%)

$1,195,270 + $1,440,020

$2,635,290

2019

$20,988 (+1.5%)

$1,120,070 + $1,423,990

$2,544,060

2018

$20,669 (+1.7%)

$1,100,540 + $1,404,480

$2,505,020

2017

$20,333 (+0.9%)

$1,035,400 + $1,429,170

$2,464,570

2016

$20,146 (+1.0%)

$1,035,400 + $1,429,170

$2,464,570

2015

$19,942 (+0.2%)

$1,073,890 + $1,343,620

$2,417,510

2014

$19,896 (+0.2%)

$1,079,810 + $1,331,140

$2,410,950

2013

$19,851 (+4.9%)

$1,079,810 + $1,331,140

$2,410,950

2012

$18,918 (+1.0%)

$1,063,030 + $1,341,490

$2,404,520

2011

$18,732 (+1.1%)

$897,840 + $1,395,250

$2,293,090

2010

$18,533 (+10.0%)

$873,950 + $1,397,270

$2,271,220

2009

$16,848

$873,760 + $1,492,000

$2,365,760

Tax history for 4020 Fordham Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,594 (+11.5%)

$1,261,790 + $3,708,480

$4,970,270

2024

$40,893 (+74.6%)

$1,242,640 + $3,691,730

$4,934,370

2023

$23,428 (+6.7%)

$1,236,330 + $3,574,610

$4,810,940

2022

$21,947 (+0.9%)

$1,234,750 + $1,521,430

$2,756,180

2021

$21,751 (+1.2%)

$1,207,510 + $1,453,160

$2,660,670

2020

$21,493 (+2.4%)

$1,195,270 + $1,440,020

$2,635,290

2019

$20,988 (+1.5%)

$1,120,070 + $1,423,990

$2,544,060

2018

$20,669 (+1.7%)

$1,100,540 + $1,404,480

$2,505,020

2017

$20,333 (+0.9%)

$1,035,400 + $1,429,170

$2,464,570

2016

$20,146 (+1.0%)

$1,035,400 + $1,429,170

$2,464,570

2015

$19,942 (+0.2%)

$1,073,890 + $1,343,620

$2,417,510

2014

$19,896 (+0.2%)

$1,079,810 + $1,331,140

$2,410,950

2013

$19,851 (+4.9%)

$1,079,810 + $1,331,140

$2,410,950

2012

$18,918 (+1.0%)

$1,063,030 + $1,341,490

$2,404,520

2011

$18,732 (+1.1%)

$897,840 + $1,395,250

$2,293,090

2010

$18,533 (+10.0%)

$873,950 + $1,397,270

$2,271,220

2009

$16,848

$873,760 + $1,492,000

$2,365,760

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

6.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

5,415

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

District of Columbia

APN

1469 0001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.

R-1A

Residential House Zone 1A

The purposes of the R-1A and R-1B zones are to: Protect quiet residential areas now developed with detached houses and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for those purposes; and Stabilize the residential areas and promote a suitable environment for family life.; The R-1A zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on large lots.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 4
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 2360
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,453,160
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Pool Information
Personal Pool

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,207,510
Soil Types: Manor-Gleneig

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,109
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 898
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,462
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $21,751
Tax Assessed Value: $2,660,670
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $21,751

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Corner of Fordham Road and Van Ness

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,415
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 2017
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1469 0001

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Mann Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Hardy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

9/10

MacArthur High School

Public 9-10 • Assigned • 2.5mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Washington, DC • 20016

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.83M – $5.84M

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Data from public records.

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3939 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5928 Sq. Ft.	$4,311,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
4000 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3844 Sq. Ft.	$2,883,834
4021 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2611 Sq. Ft.	$2,215,443

Address	Redfin Estimate
3940 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5495 Sq. Ft.	$4,285,909
4101 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2889 Sq. Ft.	$2,482,234

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