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$1,525,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,460 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Nestled on a quiet tree lined block in Chevy Chase DC, just steps from Rock Creek Park sits this classic sun-splashed showstopper home perched on a large private corner lot. This picturesque home features four bedrooms, plus a home office and a versatile lower level in-law suite with kitchenette and multiple living areas. 5755 26th street blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and an exceptional park side setting. The Main level welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors, a gracious living room anchored by a wood burning fireplace, and an elegant dining room that easily sits six or more, and the chef's gourmet kitchen with modern appliances, center island and ample storage. Just off the dining room is a bright and airy sunroom, featuring skylights, vaulted ceilings and a wet bar, perfect for entertaining and enjoying a unique indoor/outdoor experience. The upper levels features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a top floor home office , which could easily be converted to a 5th bedroom. The finished lower level adds incredible versatility, with two more living spaces, laundry room, a full fourth bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, home office or used as a private in-law suite. Outside the expansive space on nearly a quarter acre, a deep fenced in wraparound private backyard with a patio that leads to beautiful terraced garden beds. The front of the property features off street parking with two driveway spaces and a one car garage. All of this comes in a prime location in the highly desirable neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Direct access to the trail of Rock Creek Park, Lafayette Park and Broad Market, shops and restaurants along Connecticut Ave, to include Politics & Prose & Call Your Mother Deli. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to make this peaceful oasis in the city YOUR HOME!

Full Property Details for 5755 26th St NW

General

  • Sold For: $1,525,000
  • Taxes: $11,034 (2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2249724
  • Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Electric Alarm, Smoke Detector

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CHEVY CHASE
  • Cross Streets: Rittenhouse ST NW
  • Driving Directions: From Nebraska Ave NW, Turn east on Rittenhouse st NW and right/south on 26th St NW. Home is on the corner of Rittenhouse and 26th.
  • 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
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump
  • Foundation: Other
  • Walls/Ceilings: Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
  • Windows: Casement, Skylights
  • Doors: Sliding Glass
  • Entry Floor Number: 3
  • Stories Description: Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 3,460
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,574 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,969 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 605 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

Unit 2

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,416
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R-1-A
  • Lot Description: Corner, Landscaping
  • Fencing (Description): Fully

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $774.5
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $11,034
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,486,790
  • Tax Amount: $11,034
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2574

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See "Inclusions/Exclusions Disclosure & Addendum" in Documents
  • Inclusions: See "Inclusions/Exclusions Disclosure & Addendum" in Documents
  • Lot Number: 811

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Schools serving 5755 26th St NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Lafayette Elementary School
5701 Broad Branch Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
PK-50.7 mi
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
6-81.6 mi
Jackson-Reed High School
3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
9-121.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5755 26th St NW

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/21/2026
Sold
$1,525,000
—
MLS
3/25/2026
Listed
$1,525,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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5755 26th Street NW, Washington, DC 20015 (MLS# DCDC2249724) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,525,000 on April 21, 2026. This property was listed by Vicky Pappalardo from our Alexandria Office.Want to learn more about 5755 26th 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.