OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2019 for $1.2M

$1,694,809

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,245/mo

•

3.5 ba

•

3,430

sq ft

4259 Fordham Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this home

Ideally located in one of DC's most coveted neighborhoods, this brick colonial has a spacious layout with large rooms for entertaining and hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. The bright main level family room is adjacent to the kitchen and walks out to a private patio with mature trees. Additional features include 4 bedrooms on the upper level, an Owner's Suite with bathroom, walk-in closet and ample storage. The lower level offers a large rec room, a fifth bedroom, a full bathroom and laundry room. Driveway parking and proximity to shops, parks, public transit and schools makes this the perfect place to call home. One of 35 homes in a Planned Unit Development.

TownhomeProperty Type

1980Year Built

3,239 sq ftLot Size

$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Lauren Pillsbury • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•202-234-3344 (broker)

Listed by Shawn R Breck • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•202-234-3344 (broker)

Bought with Nicholas Gill • H.A. Gill & Son

•202-338-5000 (broker)

•johngill@hagill.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC442664

Redfin Estimate

$1,694,809

$400K since sold in November 2019$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,998,000
A
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SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$1,585,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,215 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,799,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,661 sq ft
4206 48th Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
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D
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E
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F
4 beds3.5 baths3,400 sq ft
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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 4259 Fordham Rd NW

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC442664

Nov 4, 2019

Sold

$1,295,000

$378/sq ft

Sep 23, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 19, 2019

Listed

$1,299,000

$379/sq ft

MRIS #DC8304154

May 23, 2014

Sold

$1,125,000

$328/sq ft

May 23, 2014

Sold

$1,125,000

$328/sq ft

Apr 26, 2014

Pending

—

Apr 25, 2014

Pending

—

Apr 25, 2014

Price Changed

$329/sq ft

Apr 15, 2014

Price Changed

$335/sq ft

Mar 29, 2014

Listed

$350/sq ft

+21

BRIGHT MLS #1002884664

May 23, 2014

Sold

$1,125,000

$328/sq ft

Apr 25, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Mar 29, 2014

Listed

$1,129,000

$329/sq ft

+21

OPEN SUNDAY 4/27 1-4 PM. Wonderful 5 BR, 3.5 updated Baths, Brick Colonial in Spring Valley. Home features large formal rooms great for entertaining and family living, library/den and fenced stone patio. Hardwood floors thruout, granite Kitchen w/ SS appliances, fireplace, recessed lighting & sound system. The finished LL has an incredible Rec/Game room w/ bar-stool wet bar. Motivated Seller !

Public Records

Sep 25, 2006

Sold

$835,000

$243/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 19, 2000

Sold

$520,000

$152/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 1980

Sold

$210,000

$61/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,445 (+3.0%)

$618,290 + $820,130

$1,438,420

2025

$11,115 (+3.1%)

$618,290 + $820,130

$1,438,420

2024

$10,783 (+3.4%)

$602,750 + $794,720

$1,397,470

2023

$10,429 (+0.9%)

$599,770 + $755,860

$1,355,630

2022

$10,340 (+1.8%)

$557,400 + $753,500

$1,310,900

2021

$10,153 (+3.2%)

$521,540 + $773,670

$1,295,210

2020

$9,835 (+6.7%)

$518,980 + $751,890

$1,270,870

2019

$9,216 (+9.8%)

$487,280 + $718,880

$1,206,160

2018

$8,390 (+9.9%)

$458,420 + $684,620

$1,143,040

2017

$7,633 (+9.9%)

$458,420 + $684,620

$1,143,040

2016

$6,945 (+9.9%)

$459,290 + $658,020

$1,117,310

2015

$6,317 (−0.2%)

$416,700 + $397,860

$814,560

2014

$6,331 (+2.1%)

$362,610 + $452,440

$815,050

2013

$6,202 (+0.5%)

$362,610 + $452,440

$815,050

2012

$6,172 (+1.3%)

$372,390 + $426,370

$798,760

2011

$6,095 (−5.4%)

$360,010 + $433,660

$793,670

2010

$6,441 (−3.7%)

$373,330 + $411,170

$784,500

2009

$6,691

$386,900 + $438,370

$825,270

Tax history for 4259 Fordham Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,445 (+3.0%)

$618,290 + $820,130

$1,438,420

2025

$11,115 (+3.1%)

$618,290 + $820,130

$1,438,420

2024

$10,783 (+3.4%)

$602,750 + $794,720

$1,397,470

2023

$10,429 (+0.9%)

$599,770 + $755,860

$1,355,630

2022

$10,340 (+1.8%)

$557,400 + $753,500

$1,310,900

2021

$10,153 (+3.2%)

$521,540 + $773,670

$1,295,210

2020

$9,835 (+6.7%)

$518,980 + $751,890

$1,270,870

2019

$9,216 (+9.8%)

$487,280 + $718,880

$1,206,160

2018

$8,390 (+9.9%)

$458,420 + $684,620

$1,143,040

2017

$7,633 (+9.9%)

$458,420 + $684,620

$1,143,040

2016

$6,945 (+9.9%)

$459,290 + $658,020

$1,117,310

2015

$6,317 (−0.2%)

$416,700 + $397,860

$814,560

2014

$6,331 (+2.1%)

$362,610 + $452,440

$815,050

2013

$6,202 (+0.5%)

$362,610 + $452,440

$815,050

2012

$6,172 (+1.3%)

$372,390 + $426,370

$798,760

2011

$6,095 (−5.4%)

$360,010 + $433,660

$793,670

2010

$6,441 (−3.7%)

$373,330 + $411,170

$784,500

2009

$6,691

$386,900 + $438,370

$825,270

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,239 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,430

Year built

1980

Style

Townhouse

County

District of Columbia

APN

1530 0007

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: 2
Concrete Driveway, Fenced
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) 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 (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Master Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1190
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $733,880
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $498,870
Soil Types: Urban Land-Brandywine

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,430
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 190
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $9,215
Tax Assessed Value: $1,232,750
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $9,215

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

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

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

Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: 48TH Place NW
Directions: On Fordham Road on the corner of 48TH PL NW.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,430
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,239 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 2012
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1530 0007

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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Schools

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

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 69-77% chance 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

17% 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

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4257 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3215 Sq. Ft.	$1,709,672
4251 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2610 Sq. Ft.	$1,508,777
4219 49th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1595 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,468
4210 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,152
4204 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,843,683
4821 Van Ness Street Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2761 Sq. Ft.	$1,584,080
4205 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$1,879,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
4255 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3795 Sq. Ft.	$1,743,713
4211 49th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3817 Sq. Ft.	$2,504,092
4225 49th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3318 Sq. Ft.	$1,834,356
4208 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,170
4202 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,499,773
4201 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,982
4207 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2430 Sq. Ft.	$1,633,733

Address	Redfin Estimate
4253 Fordham Road Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3620 Sq. Ft.	$1,981,221
4215 49th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1927 Sq. Ft.	$1,717,420
4212 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,939,715
4206 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3661 Sq. Ft.	$1,918,220
4200 48th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,078
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