Just Listed

Address

4640 Blagden Avenue Nw, Washington, DC

Listing Type

ACTIVE

Price

$ 2,195,000

Your Agent

Adam Jacobson

REALTOR® & Real Estate Consultant

240-506-8289

Property Attributes

MLS#DCDC2282056
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status ACTIVE
CountyWASHINGTON
CityWashington
NeighborhoodCrestwood
Zip20011
StyleRanch/Rambler
Year Built1958
Taxes$ 14747
Price$ 2,195,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage4036
Lot Size0.2 Acres

Data Source:

Bright MLS

Property Description

The genius of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) manifested itself not only in his work but also in his theories of residential architecture. He believed that the house was as organic as its occupants and should therefore function as a living entity. Large and open living spaces where the residents could enjoy light and views were paramount, as well as fully operable windows that allow for ventilation without the use of mechanical systems. Here, a two-story tower of windows punctuates one corner of the front, accompanied by a series of clerestory-like windows. These details plus a stone-clad chimney all pay homage to Fallingwater. The main block of the house is long and horizontal. The south-facing faade is reached by a series of terraced staircases, reminiscent of Wrights work at Taliesin West and the c. 1902 Arthur B. Heurtley House in Oak Park, Illinois. This house was designed by the African American-owned architectural firm of Byrd & Bryant which was a prominent and successful local business. It had several residential commissions in Crestwood, this one being its most distinguished. Wrights profound effect on the spirit of homebuilding is immediately discernible. Constructed in 1958, the house blends the Prairie Style with elements that began to appear in the modernist design vocabulary of the late 1950s. This is an exceedingly rare opportunity to purchase a house that has sold only twice in the last 70 years. The current owners were exemplary custodians of this fine composition: spacious enough for entertaining and intimate enough to be a private urban retreat. The kitchen and bathrooms were renovated with the objective of maintaining the original feeling of the house with high-quality materials and fixtures. The main living space is framed by a vaulted ceiling, and the experience of the interiors is one of tranquility. Original woodwork was preserved, and details such as the custom cast-iron gate which mirrors the detail of the front door are indicative of the level of craftsmanship that comprises the overall esthetic. Approximately 4,200 square feet are disposed over two floors, and all four bedrooms, two living spaces, office, and service rooms have been carefully addressed in the owners restoration. The outdoor spaces are as engaging as the interior where one moves through a series of rooms discretely set off by different textures and dimensions of plantings. A two-car garage is accessed on the side of the house, obviating any visual distractions from the entrance.

Price History
9/10/2026	Listed $2,195,000

General Features

Living Area	4036
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Radiator
Cooling	Central A/C
Possession	Settlement
Zoning	DCOZ
Garage Spaces	2.00
Architectural Style	Ranch/Rambler
Construction Materials	Brick
School District	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Year Built	1958
Levels	3
Tax Year	2026
Ownership	Fee Simple
Cool Fuel	Electric
Accessibility	None
County	WASHINGTON
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
HOA	No
Subdivision Name	CRESTWOOD
Garage Y/N	Yes
Water Access Y/N	No
Other Structures	Above Grade,Below Grade
Full Baths	3
Status	ACTIVE
Directions	GPS
City	WASHINGTON
Senior Community Y/N	No
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	8737.00
Tax Assessed Value	1826080.0
Tax Annual Amount	14747.0
Structure Type	Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N	No
Bathrooms Count Main Level	1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG	606.52
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
Total SQFT	4175
Standard Status	Active
Year Built Source	Assessor
Legal Subdivision	Crestwood
Tax Lot	847

Interior Features

Heating Fuel	Natural Gas
Basement	Fully Finished
Total Fireplaces	1
Hot Water	Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N)	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Above Grade Finished Area	3619
Half Baths	1
Central Air Y/N	Yes
Total Bedrooms	4
Below Grade Finished Area	417
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
LivingAreaSource	Assessor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units	Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT	139
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source	Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source	Assessor
Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels	1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels	3
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 1	1
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1	3
Bathrooms Half Main Level	1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1	2
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1	1
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels	2
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels	1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1	2.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1	1.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels	2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels	1
Above Grade Finished Area Source	Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Total Baths	4

Exterior Features

Pool	No Pool
Water Source	Public
Total Parking Spaces	4
Garage Features	Additional Storage Area
Type of Parking	Attached Garage,Driveway
Foundation Details	Slab
Water View Y/N	No
Lot Size Acres	0.20
Lot Size Source	Assessor
Waterfront Y/N	No
Soil Types	Unknown
Land Assessed Value	672920.00
Navigable Water Y/N	No
Water Oriented Y/N	No
# of Attached Garage Spaces	2