The Marlyn building, 3901 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. — just a short walk from J. Edgar Hoover’s own home on 30th Place, NW.

Yes it’s true.  The actual apartment of Clyde Tolson, long-time friend, companion, associate (and more?) of long-time FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, is now for sale and your’s for the tantalizing, reduced price of $379,900.  Thanks to our friend Ryan Stroschein for sending us the link to this amazing real estate listing.  Here’s how the agent describes it:

Hoover and Tolson with matching hats, 1950s.

          “Reduced 14K!  Historic 2 BR condo 

             w/ updated kitchen & Ba.  In

             James Goode’s book Best Addresses”

             Unit 515 @ The Marlyn was a long

             term residence of FBI Dir. J. Edgar

             Hoover’s closest colleague – Assoc.

             Dir. Clyde Tolson.  The unit 

             has a sense of openness & old world

             charm w/ a DR leading to step    

             down LR w/ a picture window

             to  enjoy sunset views. Garage

             pking & storage unit. Pets OK.”

And yes, the apartment is just a short walk or drive from Hoover’s own home during the period on 30th Place, NW.

Interested?  Here’s a link to the real estate listing with lots of photos.  Happy shopping !!