When was property at 2238 47th Street Northwest built and last sold?

The property at 2238 47th Street Northwest was built in 1960 and last sold on Jun 12, 2002 for $1,500,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 2238 47th Street Northwest is $2,979,500.

What are some comparable homes to 2238 47th Street Northwest?

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Washington

20007

Foxhall - Palisades

2238 47TH STREET NW

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$2,950,000

↓ $175K (5.6%)

● House - For Sale

2238 47TH STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20007

5 Beds

5 Baths, 2 Half Baths

4,851 Ft²

$16,071

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this classic center hall colonial offers timeless elegance and modern comfort. Featuring five bedrooms, the home welcomes you with a gracious foyer, flanked by a formal living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with wainscoting and crown molding, and den/library with built-in shelving. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island, opening to a breakfast nook overlooking the private backyard.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with soaking tub and separate shower. The additional 4 bedrooms on the upper 2 floors offer flexibility for guests, home offices, or creative use. The lower level offers a recreation room with wood burning fireplace, an au-pair or in-law suite, and access to the extra large garage.
Enjoy peaceful living with close proximity to the Palisades Farmers Market, MacArthur Boulevard shops, dining, and neighborhood amenities - the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience in this gracious home.

Unit Size

4,851 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.19 acres

Price per sqft

$608

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,585

HOA Dues

Year Built

1960

Listed By

Jane McDonnell

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Last updated: 7 months ago (Bright MLS #DCDC2239574)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Mar 28, 2026	Price Decreased	$2,950,000 ↓ $175K (5.6%)
Price Decreased
Feb 23, 2026	Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty	$3,125,000
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Parking Details

Has Garage

Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Garage Spaces: 2

Interior Details

Half Bathrooms: 2

Full Bathrooms: 5

Interior Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Window Treatments

Has Fireplace

Fireplaces: 2

Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Windows

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 4851

Square Footage Source: $0

Architectural Style: Colonial

Year Built Source: Assessor

Year Built: 1960

Levels: 4

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Construction Materials: Brick

Lot Size Area: 8400

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Acres: 0.19

Lot Size Square Feet: 8400

Tax Lot: 12

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Annual Amount: $19,021

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Central Air

Heating Type: Forced Air

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1960

Effective Year Built: 2002
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 10
Bedroom Count: 6
Bathroom Count: 6
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 6
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 1
Construction Type: 12
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 250
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 15
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 1,427
Garage Type: 7
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,400

Total Building Area: 5,263
Gross Building Area: 5,263
Building Area: 3,836
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 3,836
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BERKLEY
Land Acres: 0000000193
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 012
Legal Description 1: SQUARE 1382 LOT 0012 NBHD: BERKLEY

Neighborhood

School District Name: District of Columbia Public Schools

Census Tract: 000804

Zoning

Zoning: R-1-B

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 05-0563A

Parcel: 1382- -0012
Block: 1382
Lot: 12
Municipality: WARD 3
Latitude: 38.9209
Longitude: -77.0935

Address

Full Address: 2238 47th St Nw

Address - House Number: 2238
Street Segment Direction: NW
Address - Street Name: 47th
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: DC
City Name: Washington
Carrier Code: C065
4-Digit Zip Code: 1033
Zip Code: 20007

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $1,782,170
Tax Rate Code Area: 001

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1795

Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
Confidence Score: 76
Final Value: 2,765,037
High Value: 3,261,614
Low Value: 2,268,459

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $2,180,670

Market Land Value: $862,600
Market Improvement Value: $1,318,070

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $2,180,670
Assessed Land Value: $862,600
Assessed Improvements Value: $1,318,070

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 12, 2002

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 21, 2002
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Current Sale Document Type: 27
Current Sale Input Document Number: 200272235
Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 23, 2001
Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 15, 2001
Previous Sale Amount: $1,195,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: VAR

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Comparables

About Northwest Washington

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$775,000

Sale Price/ft²

$563

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1620 ft²

Average Home Age

72.9 years

Currently For Sale

3126 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Jane McDonnell
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: 10 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# DCDC2239574

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