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  • $1,675,000

    5405 39th St NW, Washington, DC 20015

    4beds
    3,145sqft
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    $9,778/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6,300 Square Feet Lot
    $1,633,000 Zestimate®
    $533/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree-lined streetFour bedroomsCovered front porchPowder room for guestsSpacious foyerGleaming hardwood floorsLight-flooded space
    It is rare to find a home that has been this lovingly updated and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 40+ years. Charming with original details and restored woodwork and moldings -- truly turn-key with four bedrooms, three full and one half baths -- all nestled on a tree-lined street in Chevy Chase, DC. Full of original character and thoughtful bespoke updates, this home offers comfortable and spacious living in one of DC's most desirable and convenient neighborhoods. The brick and stone exterior exudes classic Tudor detailing, and the covered front porch beckons you inside. The spacious foyer opens to a light-flooded space with gleaming hardwood floors that reveal a direct sight line to the rear of the home. The classic layout features the ample formal dining room with custom built-ins and a large living room with a fireplace and french doors that open to a breezy, screened-in porch overlooking your dreamy and private backyard oasis. The renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in peninsula opens with counter seating to the adjacent bright and airy family room with custom built-ins and a powder room for guests is in the hallway. The second level delivers a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated en suite full bath, two more bedrooms, and a renovated full bath with a tub. The third floor, fully carpeted with exposed beams has the the 4th Bedroom, a sitting room, closets & storage and darling niche for reading or play. The lower level offers even more flexible living space with a full bath, family / great room and a large, tidy storage and work shop and laundry room. The lush and green backyard is the ultimate in privacy -- thoughtfully planted for year-round blooming of trees, shrubs and flowering plants -- a dreamy paradise for dining, grilling, play and bird watching. The tidy, detached 2-car garage offers room for parking, storage, or even a future home gym, office or ADU; a 240V Charge Point car charging station is installed. Enjoy the convenience of being just blocks from Connecticut Avenue and local favorites like Politics & Prose and the last independent movie house in DC, The Avalon Theater; award-winning dining at Buck's, Comet Pizza, Opal, Wheelhouse, and Call Your Mother Bagels; local shops and boutiques; numerous green spaces and parks with tennis and sport courts; the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and Friendship Heights with the new Trader Joe's, Total Wine, Bloomingdale's, Metro's Red Line, medical offices, and more. Just 10 miles to National Airport, 6 miles to downtown DC and easy access to numerous commuter routes like Military Road, I-495, Connecticut Avenue, 16th Street, and River Road. This gem delivers move-in ready perfection in an ideal spot. Welcome Home!
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    LISA RESCH 202-236-9527,

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    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2275132MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      Foyer
      • Level: Upper
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Lower
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Screened porch
      • Level: Main
      Sitting room
      • Level: Upper
      Storage room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Heat Pump, Radiator, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump, Solar On Grid, Solar Photovoltaic, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
      • Windows: Double Hung, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Other
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,780
      • Total interior livable area: 3,145 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,625
      • Finished area below ground: 520

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Storage, Other, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Four
      • Stories: 4
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Garden, City
      Lot
      • Size: 6,300 Square Feet
      • Features: Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 1857//0067
      • Zoning: R
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Tudor
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Combination
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Shingle
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: No Septic System
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Chevy Chase
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $533/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,540,810
      • Annual tax amount: $12,168
      • Date on market: 8/12/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Inclusions: Solar Panels
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,633,000

        $1.55M - $1.71M

        $4,729/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/12/2026Listed for sale$1,675,000$533/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2275132 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$11,706 +2.7%$1,467,050 +2.8%
        2024$11,396 +5.9%$1,427,760 +5.8%
        2023$10,761 +5.7%$1,350,010 +5.8%
        2022$10,182 +2.5%$1,276,600 +2.5%
        2021$9,937 +5.3%$1,245,440 +5%
        2020$9,436 +2.4%$1,185,870 +2.4%
        2018$9,219 +1.4%$1,157,980 +1.4%
        2017$9,092 +3.8%$1,142,050 +3.6%
        2016$8,760 +4.4%$1,102,250 +4.1%
        2015$8,393 +2.2%$1,058,850 +2.2%
        2014$8,210 +0.9%$1,036,060 +0.9%
        2013$8,136 -1.4%$1,026,330 -1.2%
        2012$8,254 $1,038,560
        2011$8,254 +5%$1,038,560 +4.7%
        2010$7,859 +6.1%$992,090 -1.6%
        2009$7,409 +15.8%$1,008,630 +6.5%
        2007$6,397 +5.2%$946,770 +29.2%
        2006$6,080 +1.7%$732,960 +10.9%
        2005$5,979 $660,770
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

        Getting around

        78 / 100
        Very Walkable
        59 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Lafayette
        • Middle: Deal
        • High: Jackson-reed
        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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