This fully detached Georgetown residence with commanding street presence is a rare example of a Queen Anne Victorian. The house was built by Kenderline & Parrett and designed by notable Architect Harvey L. Page for Navy Lieutenant Harrie Webster and his wife in 1885. The impressive residence has been thoughtfully updated, while maintaining its original historic details and character. The house features an abundance of natural sunlight, which is magnified by large windows, high ceilings, and skylights. It is featured in many books and articles including the Historic American Buildings Survey of the 24 Architectural Masterpieces of Georgetown. The main level is a wonder. Somehow its original beauty and grace has been preserved even as modern updates and additions have been added to make it a functioning 21st century house and a comfortable and immensely livable home. The lovely front vestibule with transom windows leads to the gracious entry hall, which seamlessly transitions to the rest of the main floor rooms. The nearby dining room is large and elegant with a fireplace and an adjoining butler’s pantry. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen has high-end stainless-steel appliances, soapstone countertops, a breakfast bar, and a semi-circular bay, perfect for a sitting area or table. The neighboring sun-filled family room has been combined with the living room creating an immense open and light-filled space. Here French doors lead to the rear deck and exceptional garden. The original library is a marvel with built-in bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace and abundance of original details. There is the added convenience of a powder room on this floor. The open-well stair to the second floor is also filled with original details including the balustrade and a double-hung lead stained glass window. The second level has three light-filled bedrooms and two updated full bathrooms, including the wonderful primary suite. The generous primary bedroom has a fireplace, three oversized windows, and three closets. It adjoins the primary bathroom, which can also be accessed from the hall. Both of the additional bedrooms on this floor overlook the rear garden and terrace and utilize the hall bathroom. The third floor has the most charming perch which makes an exceptional office space plus, and an additional den with original floors. The views and light are terrific here too. The lower level of the residence provides a fully separate in-law/staff suite with front and rear entrances. There is a living room, kitchen, bedroom with a full bathroom, and a separate laundry room. This suite on the lower level can be completely closed off and separated from the main house. On the other side of the lower level is the primary laundry room with storage and a workshop. The exceptionally large garden was part of the 2023 Georgetown garden tour. It is huge, both deep and wide, and best of all, level. It has mature plantings and trees which provide the grounds with privacy. A garden of this size is rarely available in Georgetown and offers beautifully layered landscaping with numerous entertaining spaces.
Sold for $3,350,000 on 06/20/25
$3,350,000
1523 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
5beds
3,791sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
3,984 Square Feet Lot
$3,349,600 Zestimate®
$884/sqft
$6,306 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 05:11pm
Listed by:
Jamie Peva 202-258-5050,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Craig Len Davitian 202-333-2225,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Christie-Anne Weiss, 0225131108
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Christopher Ritzert, 91592
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2169828

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1152
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Front Entrance,Finished,Interior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,051
- Total interior livable area: 3,791 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,899
- Finished area below ground: 892
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,984 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1269//0817
- Zoning: R-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Georgetown
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple