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Property Description
Introducing 5711 Potomac Avenue NW, a modern sanctuary in the heart of the Palisades. This meticulously crafted home (2022) spans 6,347 sq ft with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, delivering sophisticated living across its thoughtful layout. This custom built home has design features that will leave you breathless, and the privacy, coupled with scenic views the city rarely affords. Anchored on a sun-drenched ridge, the home delivers sculpted blend of architectural elegance and residential tranquility. The main living level provides stunningly high ceilings, an open floor plan, a kitchen of your dreams, and a thoughtful indoor/outdoor flow. Expansive windows and expertly designed interiors allow light and views to harmonize with living spaces, cultivating a seamless connection to the outdoors. The bedrooms are generous, and the primary suite over-delivers, with an urban sanctuary design, a spa-like bathroom, huge closets, an office, and a tranquil balcony offering river views. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to the Capitol Crescent Trail and Palisades Park-ideal for active lifestyles and nature lovers. Perfectly balancing urban convenience, with nearby award-winning restaurants, tons of natural beauty and rarely available river views in both summer and winter, this exceptional home redefines modern luxury living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5711 Potomac Ave NW
General
- Sold For: $4,600,000
- Taxes: $12,652 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2224998
- Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- 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: 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 4, Upper 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Other
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Palisades
- Subdivision: Palisades
- Driving Directions: From Arizona Ave. Turn left onto sherrier. Take first left. turn right onto potomac. The house is on the left.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Dehumidifier, Energy Star Cooling System, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Solar - Active, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Transitional
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Blown-In Insulation, Combination, HardiPlank Type, Mixed, Spray Foam Insulation, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Combination, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Other
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 6,347
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 6,347 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2022
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-1B
Water Features
- Water Front Type: River
- Water Front Name: Potomac RIver
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $762.56
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $12,652
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,599,350
- Tax Amount: $12,652
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC, Jay V Caputo III
Sold by Compass, Sarah Hake
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Schools
Schools serving 5711 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 | 0.7 mi |
Hardy Middle School 1819 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 | 6-8 | 2.6 mi |
Jackson-Reed High School 3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 9-12 | 2.2 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 5711 Potomac Ave NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/20/2025
Sold
$4,600,000
-4.96%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$4,840,000
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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.
5711 Potomac Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 (MLS# DCDC2224998) is a Single Family property that was sold at $4,600,000 on October 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 5711 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.

