5212 Macarthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20016 - Photo 1

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$1,290,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,136 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades. The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen's floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops. *Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021* Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5212 MacArthur Blvd NW

General

Sold For: $1,290,000
Taxes: $7,858 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2200466
Added to Site: 248 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector

Exterior

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es)

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street

Location

County: Washington
Development Name: Palisades
Subdivision: Palisades
Driving Directions: From American University, head southwest on Nebraska Ave NW. Continue onto Loughboro Rd NW. Turn left onto Arizona Ave NW. Turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. Destination will be on the right.
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 Info: Other
Architectural Style: Other
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Combination
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Unfinished, Poured Concrete
Foundation: Permanent
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,136
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,549 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,795
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1B

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $855.39
Assessment Year: 2026
City/TownTax: $7,858
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $952,210
Tax Amount: $7,858
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1210

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 48

Listed by Compass, Rachel P Levey
Sold by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Sabrina Zahid Oropeza

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Schools

Schools serving 5212 MacArthur Blvd NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Key Elementary School 5001 Dana Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	PK-5	0.2 mi
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007	6-8	2 mi
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016	9-12	2.1 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 5212 MacArthur Blvd NW

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/04/2025

Sold

$1,290,000

-2.64%

MLS

5/13/2025

Listed

$1,325,000

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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.

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