Introducing 3909 17th ST NE in the Brookland section of NE Washington DC. This circa 1945 3-level 3-bedroom 2.5 bath residence has approximately 2,313 sf living space to include a finished recreation / media room with a wood-burning fireplace and a single car attached garage with a 2-car driveway situated on a quiet treelined block with post WWII Cape Cod & Mid-Century Modern detached homes in our nation's capital. A landscaped front yard with manicured lawn greets you with an assortment of ornamental and evergreen foliage. Wrought iron hand rails steady your path to the canopied front porch. The quintessential Cape Cod features a brick façade with an original slate roof, two western exposure dormers and a second story addition the extends the largest bedroom adding a private office space or future walk-in closet. Lastly the 3 chamber weather capped chimney has flues support 2 wood-burning fireplaces (not in use) in the formal living room and lower level recreation / media room and the mechanical room flue for the boiler system. This charming house offers approximately 2,313 square feet of living space on 3 levels and sits on a lot of approximately 0.32 acres. It features a unique split level second floor with three bedrooms; one of which is on a mezzanine level with a walk-in closet and north and west exposure windows. There are also two bedrooms on the upper most level; one central bedroom with an east exposure window and a large bedroom with a office space / sitting room addition. The upper level bedrooms offer flexibility for use as home offices, guest rooms, or personal retreats. The traditional living area seamlessly connects the living room, dining room, and kitchen, creating an inviting and sensible space for entertaining and daily living. Well positioned windows throughout the home allow for abundant natural light, enhancing the overall ambiance. The kitchen is equipped with ample counter space, high-end appliances, and plenty of storage, making meal preparation a pleasure. The adjacent formal dining room provides a comfortable setting for family gatherings or intimate dinner parties and features a high-end Mid-Century chandelier. There are two enclosed sun rooms on the southern and north-eastern exposures on the home with louvered windows. The home's two and a half newly renovated bathrooms are thoughtfully designed, providing convenience and functionality. The second level hall bathroom features a modern vanity, a walk-in shower with vertically installed subway tiling and a recessed shelve space for haircare and body wash products and premium fixtures, while the additional newly renovated lower level full bathroom offer similar quality finishes with a well situated half bath on the main level. Stepping outside, the backyard of the property offers a well-maintained private space, providing opportunities for outdoor leisure and relaxation. A hardscaped concrete patio large enough for a fire pit area or table and chairs for 8 or more with a trampoline can convey as an option. The location of this home is convenient, offering easy access to local amenities and transportation networks. Also convenient to restaurants (Brookland Grill, Primrose, Masala Story & Provost) ), grocery stores (Yes Organic Market, Brookland Market & Historic Brookland Farmer's Market) coffee shops (Zeke's Coffee of DC & Filter Coffee of DC), gyms (CUA) and entertainment all close to Brookland/CUA Metro (.9 miles*), Union Station (3.7miles*) and under (10 miles*) to National Airport. (*distances approximated by google maps)
Sold for $825,000 on 08/05/25
$825,000
3909 17th St NE, Washington, DC 20018
3beds
2,313sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$883,700 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$3,837 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 02:47am
Listed by:
Damon Downing 202-680-9516,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: Tricia Elizabeth Downing 202-855-2339,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
Jocelyn Vas, 0225201151
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2207400

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Partial,Connecting Stairway,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,313
- Total interior livable area: 2,313 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,548
- Finished area below ground: 765
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Concrete, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 4,800 sqft
- Features: Suburban, Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4155//0012
- Zoning: R-1B
- Zoning description: The R-1B zone is intended to provide areas predominantly developed with detached houses on moderately sized lots.
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Brookland
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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