OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2024 for $1.6M

$1,743,713

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,506/mo

•

3,795

sq ft

4255 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this home

Nestled in the sought-after Spring Valley neighborhood, this cheery townhouse boasts over 3,700 square feet of updated living space. With its prime location just steps away from retail, shops, and public transportation, convenience is at your doorstep. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, a bright, updated kitchen, and fresh paint that adds to the home's appeal. Recent upgrades include a 2024 electrical system overhaul with a new fuse box and outlets, 2023 replacements for the furnace, air conditioning units, and conduits, and a new 50-year roof installed in 2022. Additional enhancements feature a new patio door, garbage disposal, front shutters, upgraded patio lighting, and a replaced chimney flue (2023). Enjoy a private outdoor back patio and the convenience of three assigned parking spaces right beyond the patio fence. With annual HOA dues of just $450, already paid for 2024, this townhouse offers a blend of luxury and practicality.

TownhomeProperty Type

1980Year Built

4,016 sq ftLot Size

$459Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lauren Pillsbury • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

•202-944-5000 (broker)

•info@wfp.com (broker)

Listed by Ben Roth • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

•202-944-5000 (broker)

•info@wfp.com (broker)

Bought with David Ochsman • Compass

•301-298-1001 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2158282

Redfin Estimate

$1,743,713

$94K since sold in October 2024$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1% lower than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,799,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,661 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$1,585,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,215 sq ft
4257 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,998,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,024 sq ft
4723 Upton St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,131,000
D
4 beds5 baths4,218 sq ft
4115 46th St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,805,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,096 sq ft
3808 Klingle Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,760 sq ft
5305 Sherier Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016

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Market trends in Spring Valley, DC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$3.8M

$501K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 4255 Fordham Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,381 (+3.8%)

$679,350 + $751,520

$1,430,870

2025

$10,968 (−3.2%)

$679,350 + $751,520

$1,430,870

2024

$11,329 (+4.6%)

$662,280 + $717,950

$1,380,230

2023

$10,828 (+3.3%)

$659,030 + $673,810

$1,332,840

2022

$10,478 (+2.0%)

$612,440 + $661,450

$1,273,890

2021

$10,277 (+123.0%)

$571,800 + $660,950

$1,232,750

2020

$4,608 (+3.4%)

$568,990 + $640,050

$1,209,040

2019

$4,456 (+4.8%)

$533,810 + $595,980

$1,129,790

2018

$4,250 (+3.3%)

$504,770 + $568,570

$1,073,340

2017

$4,114 (+1.9%)

$504,770 + $568,570

$1,073,340

2016

$4,036 (+1.8%)

$501,880 + $538,790

$1,040,670

2015

$3,966 (−1.3%)

$456,300 + $548,340

$1,004,640

2014

$4,019 (+2.3%)

$398,110 + $617,880

$1,015,990

2013

$3,927 (+8.5%)

$398,110 + $617,880

$1,015,990

2012

$3,619 (+10.0%)

$409,430 + $583,730

$993,160

2011

$3,290 (+10.0%)

$403,730 + $573,180

$976,910

2010

$2,991 (+10.0%)

$413,970 + $569,270

$983,240

2009

$2,719

$425,540 + $587,550

$1,013,090

Tax history for 4255 Fordham Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,381 (+3.8%)

$679,350 + $751,520

$1,430,870

2025

$10,968 (−3.2%)

$679,350 + $751,520

$1,430,870

2024

$11,329 (+4.6%)

$662,280 + $717,950

$1,380,230

2023

$10,828 (+3.3%)

$659,030 + $673,810

$1,332,840

2022

$10,478 (+2.0%)

$612,440 + $661,450

$1,273,890

2021

$10,277 (+123.0%)

$571,800 + $660,950

$1,232,750

2020

$4,608 (+3.4%)

$568,990 + $640,050

$1,209,040

2019

$4,456 (+4.8%)

$533,810 + $595,980

$1,129,790

2018

$4,250 (+3.3%)

$504,770 + $568,570

$1,073,340

2017

$4,114 (+1.9%)

$504,770 + $568,570

$1,073,340

2016

$4,036 (+1.8%)

$501,880 + $538,790

$1,040,670

2015

$3,966 (−1.3%)

$456,300 + $548,340

$1,004,640

2014

$4,019 (+2.3%)

$398,110 + $617,880

$1,015,990

2013

$3,927 (+8.5%)

$398,110 + $617,880

$1,015,990

2012

$3,619 (+10.0%)

$409,430 + $583,730

$993,160

2011

$3,290 (+10.0%)

$403,730 + $573,180

$976,910

2010

$2,991 (+10.0%)

$413,970 + $569,270

$983,240

2009

$2,719

$425,540 + $587,550

$1,013,090

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,016 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1980

Style

Townhouse

County

District of Columbia

APN

1530 0009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.

R-1B

R-4

Residential House Zone 1B

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-1B zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on moderately sized lots.

Zone overlays

4805 Van Ness Street N.W. - Dixon

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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
# of Assigned Spaces: 3
Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 3
Assigned, Parking Space Conveys
Parking Lot

Interior

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

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

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Property Manager Present
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1285
Improvement Assessed Value: $661,450
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $612,440
Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,565
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 55
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,230
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $10,828
Tax Assessed Value: $1,273,890
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $10,828

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

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

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
HOA Fee: $450
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

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

Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: 48TH ST NW
Directions: On Fordham between Mass Ave and 48TH PL NW.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,016 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1530 0009

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 2.6mi

5/10

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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

7/10 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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4208 48th Pl NW, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,170
4202 48th Pl NW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,499,773
4203 48th Pl NW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,359
4209 48th Pl NW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,300
4736 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,367

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