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Property Description
Some people wait years to find the ideal spot on sought-after Potomac Avenue in Northwest DC with western sunset views overlooking the Potomac River. Fortunately, the meticulous preparation and planning was undertaken by THE DC DREAM team -- award-winning Thomson & Cooke Architects, Scribe Development and WT Construction. Perched on a high, lush and private 9,000+ SF corner lot, this iconic home was custom renovated to deliver 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the impressive main residence including a 1-car garage and a private pool oasis with terraced hardscaping. The main floor delivers with a gracious foyer, formal living and dining rooms, an office or music room with a grand picture window, a family room that leads out the private yard with french doors, and the heart of the home: a gourmet chef's kitchen with an ample island, custom-hand made cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, and an eat in dining area with a custom bay window. This special property also includes a charming, brick guest / pool house with a 6th bedroom, full bath, kitchen and living area -- flexible for numerous uses: an au pair or in law suite, private guest quarters, an office/business, or use as an ADU / rentable unit. The hallmark of this sought-after team is to bring truly special properties back to life with meticulous attention to detail - signature finishes, custom cabinetry, hand-crafted tile, and bespoke design selections. The floor plan has an ideal flow for how we live and work today with windows on all sides that take advantage of the natural light that floods the space throughout the day. The freshly painted warm white exterior and warm beige tones on the shutters is inviting and beckons visitors up to the genteel wrap-around porch and across the threshold into a home that seamlessly blends modern upgrades with vintage detailing, charm and history. The location is ideal -- easily accessible to major commuter routes, downtown DC and Northern Virginia, as well as award-winning dining favorites like Et Voila, Black Coffee, Lupo Verde, Claudio's Table, and Black Salt and close to the Palisades Rec Center, Battery Kemble park, weekly farmer market, tennis and basketball courts, Capital Crescent Trail, C&O towpath, shopping, and much more. Welcome home to 5445 Potomac Avenue.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5445 Potomac Ave NW
General
- Sold For: $5,400,000
- Taxes: $21,166 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2171686
- Added to Site: 373 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, Crown Moldings, Built-Ins
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- 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
- 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: Use GPS
- 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: Macarthur
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
- 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: 4,995
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,261 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Assessor
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.: $1,589.14
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax: $21,166
- City/TownTax Freq: Semi-Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,490,130
- Tax Amount: $21,166
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4261
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Chandelier and front hall lighting. Bird Bath outside
- Lot Number: 813
Listed by Compass, LISA B RESCH and Compass, Dana Rice
Sold by Compass, Shari R Gronvall
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Schools
Schools serving 5445 Potomac Ave NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Key Elementary School 5001 Dana Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 5445 Potomac Ave NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2025
Sold
$5,400,000
-1.82%
MLS
1/10/2025
Listed
$5,500,000
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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# DCDC2171686) is a Single Family property that was sold at $5,400,000 on January 30, 2025. 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.

