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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,431 sqft
Price per Sqft $657
Subdivision Forest Hills
MLS Listing ID DCDC2191578
Style Tudor
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,431
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1928
Available Date 2025-03-28
Annual Tax Amount $4,763
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 6,134 Sqft
Acres 0.14
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Rarely available and rich with character, this elegant grand Tudor-style residence is nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Forest Hills—one of Washington's most sought-after neighborhoods. Built in 1928 the home is a testament to timeless architecture and refined quality craftsmanship, showcasing custom moldings, exquisite built-ins, and tasteful updates throughout.
The gracious floor plan offers large-scale rooms ideal for both sophisticated entertaining and everyday living.
The main level offers an effortless, thoughtfully designed flow, beginning with an expansive sunken living room featuring high beamed ceilings, oversized windows framed by custom built-ins, and a distinctive curved corner fireplace. This inviting space opens directly to a spacious screened side porch—an ideal setting for relaxed summer evenings.
The grand formal dining room, distinguished by a gracefully curved wall—an architectural detail thoughtfully designed by the owner-architect—offers an elegant setting for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. The updated kitchen, complete with a cozy breakfast nook, connects seamlessly to a stunning family room addition with radiant heat—showcasing high ceilings, a raised fireplace, custom built-ins, and a striking wall of glass that opens to a large private stone patio, with steps leading to a beautiful rear yard.
A well-placed powder room off the foyer completes this exceptional main level.
Upstairs, the sun-drenched large primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. Two generously sized secondary bedrooms feature exceptional closet space and are accompanied by a beautifully updated hall bath. A versatile den provides the perfect space for a home office, nursery, etc and a cedar linen closet adds a thoughtful touch of luxury and storage.
A full staircase leads to a large, high-ceilinged fourth level, (attic) featuring a walk-in cedar closet and endless potential for additional living space—whether a playroom, studio, or expanded suite.
The lower level includes a spacious recreation room with exterior access, a full bath, dedicated laundry room with utility tub, utility room and extensive storage.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with both generous front and rear yards, offering ample space for recreation, gardening, or quiet reflection. A rare detached 2-car garage and a wide driveway provide excellent off-street parking—an uncommon luxury in this prime location.
This story book oasis is ideally located a few short blocks from the natural beauty of breathtaking 1,754 acre Rock Creek Park interwoven with the forested trails of Soapstone Valley and also offers easy access to nearby Metro (Van Ness-UDC), shops, restaurants, and local favorites along Connecticut Avenue all only blocks away. . Nearby are esteemed public and private schools, embassies, Hillwood Estate, Pierce Mill, and more—making this one of D.C.'s most desirable residential addresses.
Set on a beautifully landscaped lot and offered as-is, this home presents a truly rare opportunity at an exceptional price to live in timeless style while enjoying the very best of urban and natural surroundings.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R
Direction Southwest
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Solid Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Corner, Fireplace - Glass Doors
Equipment Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Fireplace Y
Appliance Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility Level Entry - Main, Other
Porch Patio(s)
Road Frontage City/County
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
Story 4.5
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor
Level or Stories 4.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type High,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Deal Junior High School
High Schools Wilson Senior
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2270//0003
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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