Embassy Row Opportunity – Developer’s Dream with Pool
Welcome to 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW, an extraordinary property offering 7,884 total square feet of living space (including the lower level) on a 6,250 square foot lot with a private pool, set in the heart of historic Embassy Row in Kalorama.
Built in 1923, this stately brick residence retains its grand proportions and architectural pedigree, with soaring ceilings, expansive formal rooms, multiple fireplaces, and elegant details throughout. Now in need of a total renovation, the home presents a rare opportunity for developers, investors, or visionary end-users to transform a legacy property into a modern masterpiece.
The generous lot and private pool provide space for entertaining, gardens, and terraces—rare amenities in one of Washington’s most prestigious neighborhoods.
Perfectly positioned along Massachusetts Avenue’s Embassy Row, this property is just minutes from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Rock Creek Park, and the city’s finest schools, cultural institutions, and dining.
2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW offers limitless potential—a landmark address ready to be reimagined into a showcase residence.
Listed by Matthew W Benson
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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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7032004956
Last updated September 06, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2221234
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodSheridan - Kalorama Historic District
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms6
Days on Prevu5
Taxes$32,435/year
Size7,372 sqft
Price per sqft$475
Amenities
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/05/2025
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$3,500,000
Property Details for 2539 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Association
Amenities
Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Stories Total: 4
Year Built: 1923
Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction Materials: Brick
Features
Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Fully
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,250
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $32,435.00
Tax Year: 2024
Interior
Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 4
Spa: No
Measurements
Living Area: 7,372
Living Area Source: Estimated
Rooms
Basement: Fully Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bedrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 11
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: KALORAMA HEIGHTS
Parking
Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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