Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, has put his historic mansion in Washington, D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood up for sale, asking $8.75 million. This makes it one of the largest private residences available in an area where traditional housing options are quite limited.
This mansion, constructed in 1905, now holds the title of the most expensive home on the market in this prominent neighborhood known for its proximity to the White House and various foreign embassies, according to information from the listing agency.
Once home to the president of Lincoln National Bank, this Romanesque Revival-style property covers around 9,000 square feet. It retains distinctive early 20th-century features like coffered ceilings, original wood paneling, and restored pocket doors—all while boasting modern enhancements such as an elevator that services all floors.
The residence includes six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, a formal entertaining space complete with a fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch. The primary suite offers two dressing rooms and a luxurious Waterworks marble bathroom.
On the lower level, you’ll find a media room, gym, wine cellar, and an in-law suite that has internal access to a separate entrance and a two-car garage. Outside, the landscaped grounds feature a private garden designed with a pergola, fountain, fire pit, and built-in grill.
The upper floor adds an extra bedroom, a living room, and additional space that’s illuminated by a central skylight.
Interestingly, this property not only stands out in terms of size and price, but also because large homes like this rarely change hands in Kalorama. Most of the housing stock in the area is over a century old, with sales often being quite limited.
This listing is represented by Malin Hagen and Sylvia Bergström of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Hughes, who graduated from Harvard, was recruited by Mark Zuckerberg while still a student. He helped guide Facebook through its early days and played a key role in its expansion after returning from Palo Alto in 2006. He stepped away from the company in 2007 and reportedly made about $500 million during Facebook’s initial public offering in 2012.
Besides his work with Facebook, Hughes also managed the digital strategy for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. Recently, he’s engaged in significant real estate ventures with his husband, Sean Eldridge, including a restoration of the historic Whippoorwill Farm estate in New York.
