2153 CALIFORNIA STREET NW, #1
Washington, DC 20008
$4,950
Prewar grandeur meets modern ease in this rare single level maisonette, privately entered apart from the building’s main entrance and shared resident circulation at California Court, one of Washington’s Best Addresses.
Spanning more than 1,250 square feet, the two bedroom, two bath residence lives with the independence and privacy of a home while retaining the conveniences of distinguished building living. Its entire footprint is arranged on one level, offering true single level living with no interior stairs.
A private street entrance leads through the building’s manicured garden to the apartment’s own front door. Inside, ten deep set windows across three exposures fill the rooms with natural light and frame lush garden views. Hardwood floors, generous proportions, and original cast iron columns lend authentic prewar character, complemented by central air conditioning and in unit laundry.
The expansive living and dining areas offer exceptional flexibility for entertaining, working from home, and everyday living. The kitchen features Poggenpohl cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, abundant counter space, and excellent storage. The primary suite includes generous closets and an en suite bath with radiant heated floors. A spacious second bedroom and full hall bath are equally well suited for guests, a dedicated office, or shared living.
Residents enjoy package storage, assigned storage, bike storage, elevator access, professionally maintained common areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds, offering the privacy of a private entrance without sacrificing the ease and amenities of an established condominium building.
The setting is quintessential Kalorama, tucked away among ...
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Listing Courtesy of: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
228-324-7894
| Listing Id: | DCDC2285076 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $4,950 |
| Close Price: | $4,950 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-15 |
| Property Type: | Residential Lease |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,229 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 449.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.01 |
| Architectural Style: | Beaux Arts |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Washington |
| Counties Or Regions: | Washington |
| Subdivision Name: | Kalorama |
| Postal Code: | 20008 |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right |
| Mls List Date: | 2026-09-25 |
| Association Amenities: | Common Grounds, Elevator, Extra Storage |
| Association Fee Includes: | Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water |
| State Or Province: | DC |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1881 |
| Legal Subdivision: | Kalorama |
| Availability Date: | 2026-11-01 |
| Cross Street: | Phelps Place NW |
| Directions: | From Connecticut Avenue NW, turn west onto California Street NW. The property will be on the right. The driveway is accessed from California Street, and the private entrance to Apartment No. 1 is located along the far right side of the building, adjacent to the alley. |
| School District Key: | 121140357950 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,229 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Main Level Total Baths: | $2.00 |
| Main Level Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling: | Central A/C |
| Entry Level: | 1 |
| Direction Faces: | South |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Exterior Features: | Secure Storage |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, CeramicTile, Carpet |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Levels: | 1 |
| Other Structures: | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Year Built Source: | Assessor |
| Property Condition: | Excellent |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling Fuel: | Electric |
| Heating Fuel: | Electric |
| Hot Water: | Other |
| Unit Floors: | 1 |
| Story Types: | Main |
| Type: | Unit/Flat/Apartment |
| Central Air Yn: | Yes |
| Main Level Full Baths: | 2 |
| Unit Building Type: | Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors |
| Type Of Parking: | On Street |
| Source Of Measure Bg: | Assessor |
| Area Total: | 1,229 |
| Source Of Measure: | Assessor |
| Historic Yn: | Yes |
| Land Use Code: | 0 |
| Tax Assessment Amount: | $759,870.00 |
| Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1,229 |
| Zoning: | SEE TAX RECORD |
| Listing Tax: | 2528//2155 |
| Ownership: | Other |
| Building Name: | CALIFORNIA COURT, KALORAMA COURT |
| Furnished: | No |
| Lot Features: | Landscaping |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units: | Square Feet |
| Pool Types: | No Pool |
| Tenant Pays: | Cable TV, Electricity, Heat, Internet, Insurance, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care |
| View: | Garden/Lawn, City |
| Laundry Types: | Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor |
| Security Deposit: | $4,950 |
| Move In Fee: | $250.00 |
| Application Fee: | $49.00 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Location Type: | Downtown |
| Security Features: | Main Entrance Lock, SecuritySystem |
| Owner Pays: | AssociationFees, Management, Water, Sewer, SnowRemoval, TrashCollection |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Rent Includes: | Additional Storage Space, Common Area Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, HOA/Condo Fee, Trash Removal, Water, Snow Removal, Sewer |
| Price Per Square Foot: | $4.03 |
| Transportation: | Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles |
| School District NameSchool District: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Unit Washer Dryer Hookup Yn: | Yes |
| Min Lease: | 12 |
| Max Lease: | 24 |
| Months Rent Upfront: | 1.0 |
| Allow Online Application Yn: | true |
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