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Property Description
Nestled on a prime corner lot in sought-after American University Park, this stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom classic center-hall colonial offers approx. 3,750 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space over four levels. Featuring generous room sizes, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, and abundant natural light , 4701 Alton Place seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern updates. The main level welcomes you with a gracious living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and picturesque views of the private rear yard. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings and celebrations. The kitchen, featuring newer stainless-steel appliances, opens to a charming breakfast nook with built-in storage bench seating. The true highlight of this level is the sun-drenched family/sunroom, where soaring cathedral ceilings, striking custom built-ins, and expansive windows create an inviting retreat. French doors lead to a spacious flagstone patio-ideal for entertaining or cozy nights by the firepit. The second floor boasts a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated ensuite bath. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a newly updated hall bath. The third floor impresses with terrific ceiling height, offering two generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, and another renovated full bath. The walk-out lower level features a spacious recreation room with a 2nd wood-burning fireplace, a full bath, a laundry room, and a large utility/storage room, providing exceptional flexibility and functionality. Outside, the fully fenced rear yard is a private oasis, complete with two flagstone patios and a new raised stone garden bed. The driveway off of 47th Street leads to a single-car garage, recently wired for electricity and outfitted with a newer garage door. Perfectly located less than a mile from the Tenleytown Metro and just steps from Millie's, Wagshal's, Compass Coffee, and more, this home offers the ultimate blend of space, character, and convenience. In-bounds for Janney, Deal, and Jackson-Reed, this is an exceptional opportunity you won't want to miss!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4701 Alton Pl NW
General
- Sold For: $2,140,000
- Taxes: $12,092 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2190494
- Added to Site: 286 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- 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: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: American University Park
- Subdivision: American University Park
- Cross Streets: 47th St. NW
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Janney
- Middle School: Deal Junior High School
- High School: Jackson-Reed
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Walkout Stairs, Connecting Stairway
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Slate
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 3,750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,750 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,100
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-1B
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $735.09
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $12,383
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,546,730
- Tax Amount: $12,092
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3004
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 22
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Gerry Gretschel
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Julie S Roberts
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Schools
Schools serving 4701 Alton Pl NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Janney Elementary School 4130 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | PK-5 | 0.6 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 | 0.8 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 4701 Alton Pl NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2025
Sold
$2,140,000
2.15%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$2,095,000
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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.
4701 Alton Place NW, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2190494) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,140,000 on May 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 4701 Alton Place 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.

