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Property Description
*** PRICE JUST REDUCED | EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN KENT/PALISADES *** Beautifully renovated and filled with natural light, this spacious Kent/Palisades dream home offers an all-too rare combination of move-in ready comfort, flexible living space, private outdoor areas, convenient off-street parking, and future expansion potential. And, it's above-the-street setting with southern exposure provides many benefits, including open views, abundant natural light, excellent privacy, and a quiet sense of retreat. Comprised of 3425 finished SF of living space, this home provides multiple comfortable and flexible spaces ideal for everyday living, entertaining, gardening, and play. The main level features inviting living and dining spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and easy access to an extra large deck and fully fenced, level yard. The upper level includes a primary bedroom suite with tree-top views and a newly renovated spa-like ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and recently renovated hall bathroom. The fully finished, windowed lower level adds valuable flexibility with a bright recreation room, comfortable bedroom, newly renovated full bath and kitchenette, gym space, laundry, and storage that is well suited for guests, au pair or in-law use, work-from-home needs, or extended living. For daily living, the home is especially convenient from the rear, with alley-accessed off-street parking for up to three cars. This rear entry is the way the current owners typically come and go, offering an easy alternative to the more formal front approach. The property also features an expansive fenced yard, a partially covered deck, and a separate accessory studio/office. With only approximately 13% lot coverage, the property offers meaningful room for a pool or future expansion while preserving generous outdoor space. Recent significant improvements ($140k+) include a renovated kitchen, renovated primary bath, renovated lower-level bath and kitchenette, refinished hardwood floors, roof replacement, HVAC replacement for upper level and accessory building, hot water heater replacement with on-demand appliance, renovated hall bathroom, fresh interior paint, updated fixtures and hardware, and lead remediation. (Prior to moving in, the sellers tested for lead in the paint, water and soil; all discovered issues were remediated.) Also, this home holds an interesting piece of history, having briefly been the home to a Secretary of State, and includes an old connection to the White House switchboard. Just two blocks from the restaurants, shops, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities of the Palisades, this home offers a compelling blend of location, land, light, privacy, flexibility, and long-term value.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5045 Cathedral Ave NW
General
- Sold For: $1,900,000
- Taxes: $13,907 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2247626
- Added to Site: 209 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Lower Floor
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Alley, Driveway
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: KENT
- Cross Streets: 51st Pl NW
- Driving Directions: On Cathedral Ave, west of Arizona Ave and east of MacArthur Blvd.
- Direction Faces: South
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Central, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Instant Hot Water, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Windows
- Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation, Slab, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Casement, Double Pane, Skylights
- Doors: French
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,401
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,297 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,238 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,059 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 12 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 93%
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Office/Studio, Wood/Metal Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,755
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-1B
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sloping
- Fencing (Description): Wood, Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $848.97
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $13,907
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,045,560
- Tax Amount: $13,907
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3011
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tonal exercise system
- Lot Number: 34
Listed by Compass, Suzanne Parmet
Sold by Northrop Realty, Nicole A. Moreno
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Schools
Schools serving 5045 Cathedral Ave NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Key Elementary School 5001 Dana Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 2.1 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 5045 Cathedral Ave NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/31/2026
Sold
$1,900,000
—
MLS
6/17/2026
Price Reduced
$1,900,000
-7.27%
MLS
5/27/2026
Price Reduced
$2,049,000
-5.79%
MLS
3/20/2026
Listed
$2,175,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5045 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2247626) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on August 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 5045 Cathedral Avenue 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.

