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$1,525,000

2256 Cathedral Ave

Washington, DC
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
3,321
Square Feet
0.07
Lot Size (acres)
1909
Year Built
382
Days On Market

Spectacularly located across from Rock Creek Park - in coveted Woodley Park. Currently used as four unit - three units rented out. Beautiful 1909 porchfront - grand and rich in character. Full of sunshine, lovely large windows throughout, original wood floors, parking for two cars. One unit has a balcony overlooking park - truly appealing! Loads of space and potential.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/30/2026
Listed By
Judy G Cranford, 2022566694 · Cranford & Associates, 2024714100
MLS#
DCDC2227968
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
2256 Cathedral Ave, Washington, DC 20008
City
Washington
County
Washington
Neighborhood
WOODLEY PARK
Zip Code
20008

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Year Built
1909
Style
Federal
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
3,321 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Off Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water

Property Features

Lot Size
0.07 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
2,395 sq. ft.
Total
3,295 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,525,000
Annual Taxes
$14,296

Schools

52/100
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.4 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Washington
Students
706
Student body
55% Hispanic / Latino · 33% White · 5% Two or More Races
Phone
(202) 671-6130
87/100
Marie Reed Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Washington
Students
461
Student–teacher
10.2
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
44% Hispanic / Latino · 22% Black · 21% White
Phone
(202) 673-7308
76/100
Eaton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.9 mi
City
Washington
Students
423
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
47% White · 19% Black · 17% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(202) 282-0103
73/100
Bancroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Washington
Students
627
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
65% Hispanic / Latino · 26% White · 4% Black
Phone
(202) 673-7280
54/100
Columbia Heights Education Campus
High · Grades 06–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Washington
Students
1,567
Student body
64% Hispanic / Latino · 33% Black · 1% Two or More Races
Phone
(202) 939-7700
53/100
Briya Public Charter School
7th & Above · Grades AE–AE · 0.7 mi
City
Washington
Students
45
Student body
78% Hispanic / Latino · 16% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
93%
Phone
(202) 797-7337
52/100
The Next Step PCS Adult
Grades 10–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Washington
Phone
(202) 319-2249
51/100
The Next Step PCS
7th & Above · Grades UG–UG · 0.8 mi
City
Washington
Student body
90% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 1% Asian
Phone
(202) 319-2249

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/21/2025Listed for sale$1,525,000

Listed by Judy G Cranford · Cranford & Associates · 2024714100

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: DCDC2227968

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