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Washington, DC, 20016 • Friendship Heights • District of Columbia
$465/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
3,797Sqft
0.43 acLot
1950Built
Scenic Views
Garden · Trees/Woods
Chevy Chase
Friendship Heights
Enhanced Security
Electric Alarm · Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Porch
2 Fireplaces
Gas/Propane · Wood Burning · Insert · Screen
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Private Pool
Concrete · Heated · In Ground · Pool/Spa Combo · Private
1-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Attached · Driveway · On Street
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$465/sqft
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Single Family · Built 1950
Welcome to 3917 Fessenden Street NW — A Hidden Oasis in the Heart of the City Conveniently located across from Fort Reno Park, between Tenleytown and Friendship Heights, this lovely 3-bedroom brick split-level home offers a rare combination of gracious living, expansive outdoor space, and unparalleled location. Set on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this special property features a stunning in-ground heated pool, hot tub, garden beds, lawn, and mature woods — a true urban sanctuary perfect for three-season outdoor entertaining. Step inside and enjoy the warm southern exposure that fills the home with natural light. The main level boasts a spacious living room with soaring 9-foot ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace, while the adjacent dining area opens to a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances and ample space for casual meals or serious cooking. There is a screened porch that has great possibilities for conversion into a three- or four-seasons sunroom. Upstairs, you'll find 8-foot ceilings and a thoughtfully designed layout with three bedrooms and two full baths. The front-facing primary bedroom enjoys a private en suite bath with a walk-in shower and heated tile floors. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second floor. The walk-out lower level provides a large space for an office and an inviting rec area with a second fireplace and French doors opening to the pool patio — the perfect place to relax, play, or entertain. The unfinished upper attic level presents exciting potential for expansion, while the second lower level includes laundry, storage, a powder room, and a convenient pool changing area. 3917 Fessenden is more than just a home — it’s a lifestyle. With its solid construction, flexible floor plan, and unbeatable setting, this property offers the rare experience of country-style living in the city. All this, just a 10-minute walk to metro, top-rated public and private schools (K-12), libraries, shops, restaurants, and major bus lines. Don’t miss the chance to own this one-of-a-kind urban retreat — a place where nature, comfort, and convenience coexist beautifully.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stunning in-ground heated pool, second fireplace, and inviting rec area as key attractions of this home.
Based on current rates
Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,412,000 loan
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18 categories of property features
3 rooms detailed
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3 schools rated nearby
Washington, DC, 20016
6 events
23 years of records
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
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