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$950,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 7 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 5,356 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Investor Opportunity! Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece. Border of North Portal Estates and Colonial Village. The wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vistion for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. 2 Zone HVAC. Oversized 2 car garage. Sold "as is". Premier location at the edge of Rock Creek Park, steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring.

Full Property Details for 1601 N Portal Dr NW

General

  • Price: $950,000
  • Taxes: $37,749 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2230928
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 4
  • Main - Full Baths: 3
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: COLONIAL VILLAGE
  • Driving Directions: 16th St to N Portal Dr

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick Veneer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Flat
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 5,356
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 4,821 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,223 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 1,598 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,850
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $294.76
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,311,510
  • Tax Amount: $37,749
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 76

Listed by W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC., Andrew J MacPherson

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  • Andrew J MacPherson

    W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.

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Schools serving 1601 N Portal Dr NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Shepherd Elementary School
7800 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
PK-50.5 mi
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
6-83.4 mi
Jackson-Reed High School
3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
9-123.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1601 N Portal Dr NW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/03/2025
Price Increased
$950,000
5.56%
MLS
11/12/2025
Price Increased
$900,000
9.09%
MLS
11/07/2025
Listed
$825,000
-31.25%
MLS
6/24/2022
Sold
$1,200,000
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Tax History for 1601 N Portal Dr NW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$37,749
258%
$1,290,550
4%
2024
$10,533
4%
$1,239,140
9%
2023
$10,086
14%
$1,133,960
9%
2022
$8,818
5%
$1,037,470
5%
2021
$8,384
—
$986,350
—
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Listed by W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC., Andrew J MacPherson

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1601 North Portal Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012 (MLS# DCDC2230928) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1601 North Portal Drive NW is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on November 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 1601 North Portal Drive NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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