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$5,400,000

5445 POTOMAC AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Single Family Residence|Sold 01/30/2025
5
Beds
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,261
SqFt
$1,267
/SqFt
1923
Built
Subdivision:
PALISADES
County:
WASHINGTON
Listing courtesy of Compass
Bought with Shari R Gronvall of Compass 3012981001
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
5
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,261 sqft
Lot Size 
0.21 Acres
Year Built 
1923
MLS® Number 
DCDC2171686
Status 
Sold
Property Tax 
$21,166
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.21
Attached Garage 
Yes
Cross Street 
Cathedral Avenue
Direction Faces 
West
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
OversizedGarage Door OpenerConcreteGarage
Parking Spaces 
3
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
24 Hour Security
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3461
SqFt Below 
800
Stories 
Three Or More
Style 
Traditional
Utilities 
Cable AvailableNatural Gas AvailableElectricity Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RESIDENTIAL
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopGas Water HeaterRefrigeratorDishwasher
Basement 
UnfinishedInterior Entry
Cooling 
Central AirElectric
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
WoodHardwood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Natural GasRadiant
Interior 
Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsBuilt-in FeaturesCrown Molding
Window Features 
Wood Frames
Sitting Room 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Lighting
Lot Features 
Corner LotFront YardBack Yard
Other Structures 
Guest House
Patio And Porch 
PorchWrap AroundTerracePatio
Pool Features 
Private
Private Pool 
Yes
Roof 
Slate
View 
WaterPanoramicRiverScenic
Waterview 
WaterPanoramicRiverScenic
Windows/Doors 
Wood Frames
Community Features
Roads 
Paved
School District 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
KEY
Middle School
HARDY
High School
MACARTHUR
Listing courtesy of Compass



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