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Property Description
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of the iconic homes of Chevy Chase DC! On a corner lot just one block off Connecticut Avenue with one of the neighborhood's most appreciated gardens, this East- and South-facing house boasts more than 3600 square feet above grade of well-lit living space, with six bedrooms and 3 ½ bedrooms, not including a surprisingly bright self-sufficient 1-bedroom 1-bath modern basement space with its own kitchen. Solar panels (owned) help reduce your carbon footprint. The classic interior includes elegant architectural elements, including crown moldings and high ceilings that add sophistication. With a formal dining room includes built-in cabinetry, original hardwood floors throughout that provide durability and charm, and a wood fireplace set the stage for a timeless family home. Just as rare and appealing is the neighborhood with its small-town vibe, a location with everything within a few blocks, including the local post office, banks, the Avalon theater, Magruder's, CVS, Safeway, coffee shops, playgrounds, and enough restaurants to dine at a different location each night of the week. Upon entering the home one immediately feels a sense of creativity, safety, and community. Not surprising, given its pivotal role as a gathering place in the 60's and 70's of local activists whose energy and optimism was catalyzed within the walls of this special home. Solar Panels convey along with SREC's. Newer Central AC on main and lower levels, recent mini-splits in upper bedrooms on levels 3 & 4. Please note side yard is part of property in addition to the front yard along 39th & Livingston.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5500 39th St NW
General
- Sold For: $1,685,000
- Taxes: $8,995 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2172184
- Added to Site: 370 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood, Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood, Brick
- Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave
- Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Luxury Vinyl Plank
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
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Attached Bathroom, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 4, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 5, Upper 2
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 1, Lower 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- 2nd Kitchen: Kitchen, Lower 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-Ins, Main
- Office: Office, Upper 2
- Sun Room: Yes
- Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, Upper 1
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Basement, Lower 1
- Storage: Storage Room, Lower 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutter System, Lawn Sprinkler
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Basement Garage
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Chevy Chase
- Subdivision: Chevy Chase
- Cross Streets: Livingston
- Driving Directions: connecticut to livingston to 39th
- Direction Faces: East
- Location Details: Urban
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Lafayette
- Middle School: Deal
- High School: Jackson-Reed
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Back-to-Back, Colonial
- Architectural Style: Back-to-Back, Colonial
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architect: Saul Architects
- Builder: J Smith
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, Windows
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,450 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,500
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Masonry/Stone
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: HVAC, Lighting
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $479.45
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $8,995
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,175,930
- Tax Amount: $8,995
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: sundial, yard statues
- Lot Number: 816
Listed by Compass, Katherine L Bocock
Sold by Compass, Scott Sachs
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Schools
Schools serving 5500 39th St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lafayette Elementary School 5701 Broad Branch Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20015 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Deal Middle School 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 5500 39th St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2025
Sold
$1,685,000
-3.71%
MLS
2/15/2025
Listed
$1,750,000
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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.
5500 39th Street NW, Washington, DC 20015 (MLS# DCDC2172184) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,685,000 on April 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 5500 39th Street 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.

