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3901 Cathedral Avenue NW 220Washington, DC 20016

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$274,900

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Beautiful and spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath condo at The Marlyn--an Art Deco, full service building in the heart of Cathedral Heights and close to everything. Designed in the 1930's by renowned architect Francis Koenig, The Marlyn is featured in James Goode's 'Best Addresses' which celebrates DC's most interesting and significant architecture. This unit has close to 800 square feet of living space with lots of natural light and also includes an updated kitchen with newer modern cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops as well as a large bedroom with an exposed brick accent wall and an attached en-suite bath with river rock tiling and walk-in closet with a custom shelving system. Building amenities include a roof deck, 7-day building concierge, clean laundry facilities, extra storage, bike storage and more. CONDO FEE INCLUDES GAS/WATER! The Marlyn is a pet friendly building that is convenient to everything--shopping, restaurants and in close proximity to American University. You simply won't find a nicer 1 bedroom at the price in all of DC. If you have clients looking for a DC condo in this price range, this needs to be your first stop!

Listed by John R Young

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RE/MAX Excellence Realty

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3017325867

Last updated September 05, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2215474

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodCathedral Heights
  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Days on Prevu26
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$925.23/month
  • Taxes$1,561/year
  • Size777 sqft
  • Price per sqft$354

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center

Location

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Listing History

08/14/2025
Listed by RE/MAX Excellence Realty
$274,900

Property Details for 3901 Cathedral Avenue NW 220

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Common Grounds, Concierge, Elevator, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Fitness Center
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit,Pet Addendum/Deposit,Size/Weight Restriction

Fees

  • Association Fee 2: $925.23 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Custodial Services Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Heat, Lawn Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 150
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Architectural Style: Art Deco
  • Building Name: THE MARLYN
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Sidewalks

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • View: City
  • Waterfront: No

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,561.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Solid Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Living, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open

Measurements

  • Living Area: 777
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Other

Features

  • Accessibility Features: Elevator

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
  • Tax Lot: 2043

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Wall Unit
  • Heating: Wall Unit
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Water Source: Public

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