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Sold for $1,290,000 on 08/04/25
  • $1,290,000

    5212 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016

    2beds
    1,549sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    3,795 Square Feet Lot
    $1,271,100 Zestimate®
    $833/sqft
    $4,428 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades. The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops. *Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021* Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 09:53am

    Listed by:

    Rachel Levey 202-361-4073,

    Compass,

    Listing Team: District Property Group

    Bought with:

    Sabrina Oropeza, 0225242177

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2200466MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 587
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Unfinished,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,136
    • Total interior livable area: 1,549 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,549
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Street Lights, Balcony
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,795 sqft
    • Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1417//0048
    • Zoning: R-1B
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Combination
    • Foundation: Permanent
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900
    • Major remodel year: 2021

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Washington
    • Subdivision: Palisades

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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