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5445 Potomac Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

5 beds
5 baths
4,261 sqft
9,033 sqft lot
$1,267 per sqft
1923 build

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Some people wait years to find the ideal spot on sought-after Potomac Avenue in Northwest DC with western sunset views overlooking the Potomac River. Fortunately, the meticulous preparation and planning was undertaken by THE DC DREAM team -- award-winning Thomson & Cooke Architects, Scribe Development and WT Construction. Perched on a high, lush and private 9,000+ SF corner lot, this iconic home was custom renovated to deliver 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the impressive main residence including a 1-car garage and a private pool oasis with terraced hardscaping. The main floor delivers with a gracious foyer, formal living and dining rooms, an office or music room with a grand picture window, a family room that leads out the private yard with french doors, and the heart of the home: a gourmet chef's kitchen with an ample island, custom-hand made cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, and an eat in dining area with a custom bay window. This special property also includes a charming, brick guest / pool house with a 6th bedroom, full bath, kitchen and living area -- flexible for numerous uses: an au pair or in law suite, private guest quarters, an office/business, or use as an ADU / rentable unit. The hallmark of this sought-after team is to bring truly special properties back to life with meticulous attention to detail - signature finishes, custom cabinetry, hand-crafted tile, and bespoke design selections. The floor plan has an ideal flow for how we live and work today with windows on all sides that take advantage of the natural light that floods the space throughout the day. The freshly painted warm white exterior and warm beige tones on the shutters is inviting and beckons visitors up to the genteel wrap-around porch and across the threshold into a home that seamlessly blends modern upgrades with vintage detailing, charm and history. The location is ideal -- easily accessible to major commuter routes, downtown DC and Northern Virginia, as well as award-winning dining favorites like Et Voila, Black Coffee, Lupo Verde, Claudio's Table, and Black Salt and close to the Palisades Rec Center, Battery Kemble park, weekly farmer market, tennis and basketball courts, Capital Crescent Trail, C&O towpath, shopping, and much more. Welcome home to 5445 Potomac Avenue.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 31, 2025 •

MLS# DCDC2171686 —

The Building

Year Built:

1923
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel:

2000
Roof:

Slate
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick
Structure Type:

Detached
Historic:

No
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

4
Main Entrance:

West
Entry Floor Number:

1
Security Features:

24 hour security
Window Features:

Wood Frame
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Garage Access, Shelving, Unfinished, Interior Access, Heated
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1534
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3461
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

800
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

734
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

4261

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Crown Moldings, Built-Ins
Room List:

Sitting Room
Flooring Type:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas/Propane
Wall & Ceilings:

9'+ Ceilings, Masonry, Plaster Walls
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

4995
Living Area SqFt:

4,261 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional, Cash
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

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Cross Street:

Cathedral Avenue
Latitude:

38.92828000
Longitude:

-77.10936000
Location Type:

Corner Lot/Unit

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.21
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard
Lot SqFt:

9,033 Sqft
Exclusions:

Chandelier and front hall lighting. Bird Bath outside
Additional Parcels:

No
Zoning:

RESIDENTIAL
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Responsibility:

Public
View:

Panoramic, River, Scenic Vista
In City Limits:

Yes
Outdoor Living Structures:

Porch(es), Wrap Around, Terrace, Patio(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

Yes
Fencing:

Partially, Masonry/Stone
Soil Types:

Urban Land-Brandywine
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

1443//0813
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

813
Tax Annual Amount:

$21,166
Tax Assessed Value:

$2,490,130
Year Assessed:

2023
City/Town Tax:

21166.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

120/240V
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Laundry Type:

Hookup

Schools

Elementary School:

Key
Middle School:

Hardy
High School:

MACARTHUR
School District Name:

District Of Columbia Public Schools
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Palisades
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
Pool:

Yes - Personal
Spa:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

3
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces:

3.00
Garage SqFt:

500
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

3

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$312/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/30/25 Jan 30, 2025	Sold	BRIGHT	$5,400,000	-1.8%
1/10/25 Jan 10, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$5,500,000

House Sold on 1/30/2025

$5,400,000

Listing provided by broker:

LISA B RESCH

Compass

(301) 298-1001

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5445 Potomac Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016