Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Listed
$1,499,999
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Property Description
Set prominently along MacArthur Boulevard, this expansive residence offers over 5,000 square feet of interior living space across three finished levels, presenting a rare opportunity for customization, renovation, or investment in a sought-after NW Washington, DC location. The main level offers generous scale and a flexible layout, featuring multiple living areas including a formal living room, additional sitting room, and a spacious family room with fireplace. The kitchen is centrally positioned with access to adjacent dining and living spaces, creating a strong foundation for reimagining the flow and design. A main-level bedroom and full bath add versatility for future use. This level is ready for updates, offering the chance to tailor the space to your vision. Upstairs, the home opens to a well-maintained upper level in good condition, featuring a large primary suite with walk-in closet, ensuite bath, and private balcony. A dramatic, oversized studio space provides exceptional flexibility for a home office, creative workspace, or additional bedroom, while a separate library adds further dimension to the layout. The lower level expands the footprint with a large recreation room, additional bedroom, full bath, and storage. Similar to the main level, this space presents an opportunity for renovation and customization to maximize value and functionality. With its substantial size, flexible layout, and prime location, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to create a dream home or capitalize on its potential as an investment property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5248 MacArthur Blvd NW
General
- Price: $1,499,999
- Taxes: $11,816 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2225976
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
- Expected Market Date: 4/2/2026
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 2
- Lower - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Parking
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: PALISADES
- Driving Directions: From downtown Washington, DC, take Canal Rd NW west, then turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard NW. Continue approximately 1.5 miles; 5248 MacArthur Blvd NW will be on your right in the Palisades neighborhood.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Key
- Middle School: Hardy
- High School: Wilson Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Walkout Level
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 5,015
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 5,015 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,344 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,671 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1999
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 2
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,750
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $448.56
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $11,816
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,509,540
- Tax Amount: $11,816
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4388
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 44
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Schools
Schools serving 5248 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 | 2.1 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 5248 MacArthur Blvd NW
Tax History
Tax History for 5248 MacArthur Blvd NW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,816
2%
$1,480,020
2%
2024
$11,586
2%
$1,450,150
3%
2023
$11,411
7%
$1,405,830
5%
2022
$10,709
2%
$1,338,540
2%
2021
$10,527
2%
$1,314,770
2%
2020
$10,344
4%
$1,292,660
4%
2019
$9,927
2%
$1,242,770
2%
2018
$9,714
5%
$1,216,140
4%
2017
$9,294
4%
$1,165,810
4%
2016
$8,918
4%
$1,120,880
3%
2015
$8,601
2%
$1,083,260
2%
2014
$8,435
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$1,062,510
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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