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Essex

4740 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

3.9 (3 reviews)

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Essex

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About Essex

Welcome to Essex in Washington, DC. The 4740 Connecticut Ave NW location in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington is convenient to everything. The leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect home. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by the Essex leasing office to discuss your new apartment.

Essex is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20008 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Concierge

Laundry Facilities
Concierge
24 Hour Access
Elevator
Storage Space
Fitness Center
Sundeck

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Air Conditioning
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Disposal
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Tile Floors
Dining Room
Walk-In Closets

Fees and Policies

Details

Property Information

Built in 1956
166 units/10 stories

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Neighborhood

Chevy Chase is a large, suburban neighborhood that lies just seven miles from Union Station in Washington, DC Long-standing brick mid-rises house renovated apartments and upscale communities. There are charming cottages as well for those looking for single-family rentals. To the east sits Rock Creek Park, a sprawling green space complete with golf courses, tennis courts, nature overlooks, and more.

Most residents work downtown and enjoy a short commute via car or train to the city proper. Chevy Chase also hosts the National Science Bowl each year at its famous 4-H Center, which exemplifies the community-forward atmosphere of the neighborhood.

Learn more about living in Chevy Chase DC

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	494-496 Sq Ft	$1,210	$1,803	$3,795
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	662-664 Sq Ft	$1,339	$2,191	$2,955
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1022 Sq Ft	$2,489	$3,139	$5,401
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1850 Sq Ft	$3,800	$4,400	$4,800
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	2631 Sq Ft	$5,000	$5,665	$6,995

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Concierge
24 Hour Access
Elevator
Storage Space

Sundeck
Fitness Center
Air Conditioning
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher

Disposal
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Range

Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Tile Floors
Dining Room
Walk-In Closets

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. District of Columbia	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
American University	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
GWU, Mount Vernon	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Georgetown University	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi

Essex is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Univ. District of Columbia. It is also near American University and GWU, Mount Vernon.

Schools

Murch Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

651 Students

Attendance Zone

Deal Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,391 Students

Attendance Zone

Jackson-Reed High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,153 Students

Attendance Zone

Psychiatric Inst Of Washington (Sped)

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-11

49 Students

Nearby

Sheridan School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

218 Students

Nearby

Edmund Burke School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

304 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Van Ness-Udc, located 0.6 mile from Essex. Essex is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 9.8 miles or 19 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 24.1 miles or 44 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Van Ness-Udc	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Tenleytown-Au	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Cleveland Park	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Friendship Heights	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Silver Spring	Drive:	11 min	5.2 mi
Kensington	Drive:	13 min	5.6 mi
L'enfant	Drive:	14 min	6.0 mi
Union Station	Drive:	14 min	6.5 mi
Garrett Park	Drive:	16 min	7.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl	Drive:	19 min	9.8 mi
Washington Dulles International	Drive:	44 min	24.1 mi

Walkability Near Essex

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Essex.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Tenleytown	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Cityline at Tenley	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Friendship Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

Essex has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Rock Creek Park	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
National Zoo	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Discovery Creek Children's Museum	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

Essex has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Rock Creek Park, and National Zoo.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Sibley Memorial Hospital	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

Essex has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is The Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Naval Observatory	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
US Soldiers & Airmens Home	Drive:	11 min	5.5 mi

Essex is 3.3 miles from Naval Observatory, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Soldiers & Airmens Home.

Property Ratings at Essex

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3.9

Good

Out of 5

3.9 Blended Score

3 Renter Reviews

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9/28/17

Management is rude

The front desk staff (I'm only referring to only one particular lady who is always beaming with happiness) is great. The management staff are extremely rude. The building is very outdated (circa 1970's). Please update the horrible puke yellow hallway walls to a more pleasant color!!

10/12/16

Nice apartments, poorly managed

The apartments at the Essex are spacious and lovely with ample closet space. The building itself doesn't have many of the amenities that newer buildings have - there is a roof deck that is almost never used. The real problem with the Essex is the building management - the staff who work there are quite lovely, but the tone set from management is hostile and punitive. Residents routinely receive letters about "rules violations" which sets a tone of unpleasantness. Management definitely treats renters and owners differently. It's too bad because the building itself is filled with nice apartments, but it isn't fun to live someplace with unpleasant management.

9/5/15

Management isn't fun

The apartment has not been updated in maybe 20 years. But it is nice and sunny with a balcony