Come take a tour! Seller is accepting showings and back up offers. A hidden gem in the most sought-after Friendship Heights / AU Park neighborhood in Northwest DC! Only a leisurely stroll (2.5 blocks) from the Friendship Heights Metro station, you will find this beautiful home on quiet, tree-lined Harrison Street NW, a street without through traffic offering plenty of street parking, perfectly blending urban living with a peaceful, community-oriented suburban feel. Walking distance to daily necessities will transform your living to a new luxury. Imagine stepping out of your door and strolling into coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, fitness studios, and public transit. Specialty doctor offices clustered in nearby buildings make your life worry-free. Newly renovated Fort Bayard Park is just one block away, fully equipped with a playground, big open lawns, soccer/baseball field, and fun slopes for snow tubing and laughter! Top-rated public schools including Janney Elementary and Georgetown Day School are just around the corner. Quick access to River Road and Wisconsin Avenue make the commute to downtown DC easy. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single family home is must-see. It offers big bedrooms; leafy views from each window; a versatile sunroom with a sweeping garden view that can be used as a wonderful home office, a guest bedroom or a playroom; a fully renovated basement suite; as well as a rarely-found huge private yard with vegetable garden area, newly fenced and adorned with bistro lights, providing endless entertainment possibilities or just relax and enjoy. The main level features gorgeous newly stained hardwood floors, a welcoming foyer with two closets, a spacious living room featuring a marble top wood-burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a water filter system for healthy living, powerful stove and high- powered vent hood for cooking enthusiasts, a dining room, a convenient half bath, and a versatile sunroom/home office/guest bedroom/playroom. Upstairs, you’ll find more beautiful hardwood floors, generously sized bedrooms and a modernized full bath, with a walk-up full-size attic providing ample storage space. Downstairs features a fully renovated big basement suite with a marble top wood- burning fireplace (electric insert installed for easy use), abundant closet space and a utility room with shelving and additional storage space. Outside, the large front porch and expansive backyard with a bistro-lit deck offers multiple areas to relax, entertain, or garden. A detached garage, already electrified, provides off-street parking or significant extra storage. Over the years, the current owners have renovated every room of this house and replaced nearly every system: windows, roof, electrical, HVAC, and hot water heater. You’ll enjoy peace of mind and move-in-ready ease. (See MLS documents for the full list of improvements.) This home is perfect for buyers seeking a spacious green space just minutes from urban centers, convenient amenities, and local events. The sellers raved about the welcoming neighbors and strong sense of community that make this neighborhood truly special. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful home that combines convenience, comfort, and charm. Schedule your tour today and experience everything this undiscovered treasure has to offer!
Under contract
$1,225,000
4542 Harrison St NW, Washington, DC 20015
3beds
1,716sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,240 Square Feet Lot
$1,244,200 Zestimate®
$714/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of street parkingDetached garageFully renovated basement suiteVersatile sunroomBig bedroomsWalk-up full-size atticHuge private yard
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 03:43am
Listed by:
Jack Shorb 301-767-7545,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Justin Tyler Kelley 860-484-2039,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2212398

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 565
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,887
- Total interior livable area: 1,716 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,322
- Finished area below ground: 394
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,240 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1575//0802
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: American University Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $714/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $916,540
- Annual tax amount: $6,903
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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