Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/28/2026
Listed
$2,750,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Legacy Palisades Cape Cod w/ hand-painted cedar shake shingles + adjoining modern guest Carriage House totaling approximately 3,500 finished square feet w/ detached 2-car garage available for the first time in generations - 60(!) years. Wake up each day to relax on the covered front sitting porch overlooking your own secret garden courtyard filled with whimsical perennials - including butterfly bushes, lilacs, azaleas, daylilies, and hydrangeas - surrounding an active Koi pond. The property features a main residence with rich, natural plank oak hardwoods and 3 finished levels steeped in rarely experienced history and allure. Â Both the Main House and Carriage House are equipped with replaced Central A/C and the plumbing has been upgraded to copper pipes and fittings. The main level offers versatile living areas and elegant window treatments: a comfortable front parlor featuring a modern gas fireplace, a centrally-located Dining Room off the Coastal-inspired Kitchen w/ authentic milled Portland heart pine wood flooring, gas cooking & large prep island with walk-in Pantry, and a rear Florida-styled Sunroom that walks out to a porch overlook (with a connected gas line for a Grill) and adjacent Sun Deck. A spiral-staircase leads to the lower gardens and hot tub, continuing the enchanted feel of natural beauty while hidden from view by a privacy fence. The French Door rear entrance lower-level adds an extra 1,100 sq ft of living space - beginning with an artisan / pottery studio w/ colorful stained glass and a separate pied-á-terre apartment with a 2nd kitchen. The remaining lower-level houses the Washer and Dryer in a galley work area that leads into finished space for use as additional living areas, storage, or a place for hobbies and crafting. Upstairs on the 3rd level are the primary sleeping quarters, featuring two generously-appointed bedrooms separated by a center hall (with access to attic space for additional storage). The insulated fabric walls, magnificent window treatments, and custom built-ins (in the primary bedroom) and window treatments add subtle touches of elegance. The 3rd level contains 2 full bathrooms; the primary bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom that also includes 2 walk-in closets (w/ one cedar-lined). Adjoining the main house is the 1,425 square-foot carriage house, complete with a self-contained (but not fully-separately metered) 728 square-foot studio apartment with cathedral ceilings above a 2-car garage (with Sump Pump and French Drain) accessed from the private, rear alley. The Carriage House has its own, standalone Central A/C, Heating and Water Heater system. The oversized garage has enough room for workbenches and carpentry tools. The top-floor apartment offers an additional living area or can operate standalone as a guest/Au Pair suite, rental property or AirBnB. The apartment comes with its own full kitchen, full bathroom, and walk-in Closet. The carriage house's highlight is an extended Solarium that overlooks the botanical gardens. The carriage house roof system was replaced in 2022 and a declared 10' easement is recorded with Lot 43. Live in one of the best addresses in D.C.'s iconic Palisades neighborhood. Location: minutes to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University and top-rated schools. 15 minutes to Reagan Airport (DCA), downtown Washington, D.C., and The Pentagon.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5420 MacArthur Blvd NW
General
- Price: $2,750,000
- Taxes: $5,674 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2258982
- Updated: 6/29/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
- Expected Market Date: 7/1/2026
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Solarium, Workshop, Efficiency (Additional), Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Parking Space Conveys, Private, Secure Parking
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Covered Parking
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: PALISADES
- Cross Streets: Cathedral Ave NW
- Driving Directions: Park on MacArthur Blvd
- Location Details: Urban
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Key
- Middle School: Hardy
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Carriage House, Dwelling w/Separate Living Area
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Cedar, Shake Siding, Shingle Siding, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
- Foundation: Slab
- Doors: Double Entry, French
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,575
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,467 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,467 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,000 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 90%
- Year Built: 1916
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Carriage House, Garage(s), Tenant House
Lot Features
- Property View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,737
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Alley
- Zoning: R-1B
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Rear, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,114.71
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $5,674
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,540,740
- Tax Amount: $5,674
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Horse sculpture and Statue of St. Francis does not convey. Hot Tub conveys as-is.
- Lot Number: 47
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Schools
Schools serving 5420 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 | 0.4 mi |
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5420 MacArthur Blvd NW
Tax History
Tax History for 5420 MacArthur Blvd NW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,674
2%
$1,509,890
2%
2024
$5,574
1%
$1,478,800
4%
2023
$5,526
2%
$1,426,660
6%
2022
$5,393
2%
$1,347,530
2%
2021
$5,293
2%
$1,321,860
2%
2020
$5,174
3%
$1,293,140
3%
2019
$5,005
2%
$1,252,460
2%
2018
$4,895
10%
$1,232,140
4%
2017
$4,454
10%
$1,185,920
4%
2016
$4,052
10%
$1,143,100
4%
2015
$3,685
10%
$1,102,410
1%
2014
$3,354
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$1,088,890
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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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