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Property Description
Tucked away on a picturesque block in Forest Hills, this center hall colonial boasts a rare level exterior entrance and an open floorpan that masterfully blends timeless architecture with sophisticated, modern finishes. The heart of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen equipped with Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry and ample counter space leading seamlessly into a house wide length of great room opening onto a full length wide deck with sylvan views and large rear yard. With 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms across four expansive levels, this home delivers exceptional space, functionality, and design in one of DC's most sought -after neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2739 Chesapeake St NW
General
- Sold For: $2,700,000
- Taxes: $9,159 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2249282
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: FOREST HILLS
- Driving Directions: Brandywine to Linnean Avenue, Right on Chesapeake. House on left half way down .
- Direction Faces: Northeast
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Murch
- Middle School: Deal
- High School: Wilson Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Steam, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Windows, Garage Access
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Slate, Rubber
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 5,704
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 5,704 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,893 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,811 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1934
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Scenic Vista, Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,958
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $692.27
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $9,159
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,160,000
- Tax Amount: $9,159
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by City Houses, LLC, Brooke D Myers
Sold by Compass, Rina B. Kunk
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Schools
Schools serving 2739 Chesapeake St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Deal Middle School 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2739 Chesapeake St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/24/2026
Sold
$2,700,000
0.19%
MLS
3/17/2026
Listed
$2,695,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2739 Chesapeake Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (MLS# DCDC2249282) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,700,000 on April 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 2739 Chesapeake Street 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.

