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Property Description
Welcome to 4838 Broad Branch Rd NW. Set prominently on a hill overlooking Rock Creek Park, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a rare blend of nature and sophistication. Inside, the home welcomes you with a spectacular foyer with historic details and bespoke staircase railing. Just off the entry, a spacious living room spans the entire width of the home and offers gorgeous views of the landscaped yard and Rock Creek Park beyond. Past the elegant dining room, a completely renovated kitchen awaits, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, heated floors, and a custom dining banquette. A large, beautiful terrace for al fresco entertaining and dining can be accessed from both the kitchen and den, and offers views of the park. Upstairs, a large primary bedroom and renovated bath provide respite while three other bedrooms and a guest bath easily accommodate all needs. Above this level there is a spacious attic with high ceilings that could be converted to additional living space. The lower level is outfitted with a recreation room, laundry, a storage/utility room, and bedroom with ensuite bath, perfect for guests or an au pair suite. Across the landscaped front lawn, a discrete stairway connects the property to Ellicott Street for convenient access to nearby amenities of Forest Hills. This neighborhood provides numerous restaurants, services, and transit along Connecticut Ave, as well the Van Ness (Red Line) Metro. In the other direction, one can enjoy the many trails and recreation areas of Rock Creek Park, immediately adjacent to the property. Welcome home to this most unique offering!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4838 Broad Branch Rd NW
General
- Sold For: $2,475,000
- Taxes: $15,094 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2228560
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Wood Floors, Attic, Built-Ins, Primary Bath(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: FOREST HILLS
- Driving Directions: Use GPS.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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 Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,407
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,668 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,938 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 730 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,276
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-1A/FH
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $833.9
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $15,094
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,901,700
- Tax Amount: $15,094
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3668
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 836
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Louis G Cardenas
Sold by Compass, Sheryl M Blank-Barnes
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Schools
Schools serving 4838 Broad Branch Rd NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Deal Middle School 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 4838 Broad Branch Rd NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/29/2025
Sold
$2,475,000
1.02%
MLS
11/05/2025
Listed
$2,450,000
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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.
4838 Broad Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20008 (MLS# DCDC2228560) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,475,000 on December 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 4838 Broad Branch Road 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.

