Historic Spanish-Style Home Near Official Residence of Vice President Hits Market for $10.75 Million
The historic mansion that sits next to the vice president’s official residence on Washington, DC’s Exclusive Observatory Circle has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade—with an asking price of $10.75 million.
The Heurich-Parks House offers many attractions, but it’s an incomparably close proximity to the vice president’s mansion at No. 1 Observatory Circle—currently residential. JD Vance-and the Naval Observatory which really shines.
It was built in 1925 by an architect Albert SJ Atkinsonthis seven-room mansion was once a private residence Christian Heurich Jr.a philanthropic entrepreneur, as well Marshall Parksknown as the “father of pediatric ophthalmology.”
It is currently owned by Thomas Depasqualechairman of Cerium Pharmaceuticals, who bought the property “about” 10 years ago.
In addition to its plum perch within the Observatory Circle enclave, the home’s unique design has also helped it become something of a local legend, according to. Micah Smithwho joins the place with him Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffeagain Christopher Leary of HRLS Partners at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.
“It has an amazing Spanish Mission-style design that is very unusual in the area,” Smith explained. “When Tom bought the property almost 10 years ago, he did a full historic restoration and expansion with BarnesVanze Architects. All work was done in 2017.”
The completely remodeled building now features a main floor with nine-foot ceilings, a grand staircase, custom millwork, and a fireplace.
Then there are the more interesting features, like the indoor pool, located in a room with a glass wall that can be opened to the back of the house, creating the illusion of an outdoor space. The property also comes complete with a private elevator.
“The indoor pool is amazing and there’s also a full-sized pool tub and wet bar that goes out into the garden,” Smith said. “The elevator provides access from the ground level to the second floor.”
A circular driveway leads to a detached two-car garage with a guest studio above ideal for extended family and friends.
“The studio also has a full bathroom,” he added. “A parcel of this size is very unique in this area and it’s flat. If you live in DC, you probably drive by this home every day. It’s the first house north of the vice president’s mansion.”
Designed for entertaining, the luxurious open kitchen features marble countertops, two islands, a coffee station, herringbone floors, and a breakfast room overlooking the private courtyard.
The primary suite has double walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub.
The spacious lower level has a recreation room, exercise center, wine storage system, sauna, secure safe room, and additional storage rooms. Open patio overlooking fenced yard.
Smith said the property is currently being used as a primary residence and could continue to be used that way.
“As a first-class residence, it has everything you could want for a resort stay,” he said. “It could also be an embassy or an institution looking for it, or a prominent person who wants to establish a residence in DC.”
The property is also conveniently located near restaurants, parks, and nightlife.
“It’s perfectly placed in the middle of everything,” Smith noted. “It’s up the street from Embassy Row and Georgetown, and it borders Wisconsin Avenue so you can walk to restaurants. And it’s not too far from Cleveland Park to the north with a lot of private schools.”
As for the neighborhood, it’s one of the most prominent—and exclusive—in the DC area, with the United States Naval Observatory located in the heart of Observatory Circle, while the James Melville Library and the British Embassy are just a stone’s throw away.
The official residence of the vice president is just inside the Observatory Circle, in a grassy and very private area. That place is currently home to Vance, his wife, New Vanceand their three children, all of whom moved into the building shortly after Vance took office in January 2025, along with the President. Donald Trump.
Vance put his Alexandria, VA, property on the market in Feb. 27, 2025—about a month to the day after moving into the vice president’s official residence.
Just five days later, the home’s status was changed to “pending sale”; and within three weeks, that deal had closed, as the final price was revealed as $1,867,025—$172,025 over Vance’s $1.69 million list price, as first reported by Forbes.
Property records seen by Realtor.com® indicate the purchase was made through an LLC called 9 EDR LLC, which is listing.Christopher Garciaas its managing member.
Garcia had a short-term role in the first Trump administration, serving as acting director of the Minority Business Development Agency in 2017, before moving on to the role of acting deputy director of the US Department of Commerce, which he held until 2018.
