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5445 Potomac Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
$3,120,000
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Property Description
Back on market, This pool and garden could be yours this summer. Iconic 1920s house is really like no other in the Palisades with sweeping panoramic views facing west toward the Potomac River. The stately 5BR, 4.5 bath brick home built in 1923 is a stunning four-story residence with a flagstone patio and pool, 1 BR 1 Bath guest house and large 3 car garage. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported back to the elegance of the early 20th century. High ceilings, large bay windows, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and huge wrap around porch are just some of the stunning features. You enter a gracious entry foyer and living room with fireplace, gorgeous view out the large windows. The dining room is nice size, with large bay window, connected to the kitchen, mud room with powder room. Upstairs are three nice size bedrooms. The primary bedroom also has large bay window, a sitting porch and large spa bathroom with tub, shower and double sinks. The third floor has a sitting room, with a bedroom on either side, one bath with tub. The house sits up high with great vistas on the corner of Potomac Avenue and Cathedral. The very large 2 door, 3 car garage is underneath the main level, the basement is on grade along Cathedral. This fabulous garage provides ample space for your vehicles and any other equipment or storage needs you may have. Next to the garage, the unfinished space is cavernous. One could imagine a wine cellar, fitness studio, office, family hang out room.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5445 Potomac Ave NW
General
- Sold For: $3,120,000
- Taxes: $19,522 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: DCDC2088806
- Added to Site: 401 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Sitting Room
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Other Rooms
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room - Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Built-Ins, Upper 1
- Laundry: Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, In Ground
- Security/Safety: 24 hour security
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Wrap Around, Terrace, Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Palisades
- Subdivision: Palisades
- Cross Streets: Cathedral Avenue
- Driving Directions: North on MacArthur, left on Cathedral, house is on left corner of Cathedral and Potomac Avenue
- Direction Faces: West
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Key
- Middle School: Hardy
- High School: Jackson-Reed
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
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Garage Access, Shelving, Unfinished, Interior Access, Heated
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Masonry, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Wood Frame
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,692
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,958 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House, Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Panoramic, River, Scenic Vista
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,033
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Partially, Masonry/Stone
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,012.98
- Assessment Year: 2022
- City/TownTax: $19,522
- City/TownTax Freq: Semi-Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,490,130
- Tax Amount: $19,522
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3958
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Chandelier and front hall lighting. Bird Bath outside
- Inclusions: Everything "AS Is", Fireplace screen and gas log
- Lot Number: 813
Listed by Compass, Connie Carter
Sold by Compass, LISA B RESCH and Compass, Dana Rice
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Schools
Schools serving 5445 Potomac Ave NW
School District:District Of Columbia Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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5001 Dana Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20016 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi | |
1819 35th St Nw Lowr, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi | |
3950 Chesapeake St Nw, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5445 Potomac Ave NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/28/2023
Sold
$3,120,000
-2.47%
MLS
5/27/2023
Price Reduced
$3,199,000
-5.77%
MLS
5/06/2023
Listed
$3,395,000
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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.
5445 Potomac Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2088806) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,120,000 on August 28, 2023. Want to learn more about 5445 Potomac 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.