ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Two landmark buildings, plus a garage/former chauffer's residence perfectly sited on 34,000+ sq ft lot, spanning from S Street to Decatur Place. Nearly 27,000sf total interior space. Formal, very private gardens, sweeping lawn & views. Zoned R-1-B/D. Perfect for an embassy, school, discerning individual.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
0.78 acresLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sylvia Bergstrom• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
6
Baths
15.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
11,510
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2517 0046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-1B
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.
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Circular Driveway, Garage, Paved Driveway
Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 6
# of Bathrooms (Full): 8
Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 11
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Windows
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 26900
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $10,212,910
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,180,900
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 26,900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $19,393,810
Tax Year: 2012
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2012
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Massachusetts Ave, east on S St one and a half blocks. Property is on south side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 15.5
Sq. Ft.: 11,510
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 2019
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2517 0046
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Francis Education Campus
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Cardozo Education Campus
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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