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Washington, DC, 20008 • Wakefield • District of Columbia
$584/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
2,998Sqft
0.18 acLot
1951Built
Colonial Style
Built 1951 · 75 years of history
Wakefield
Wakefield
Outdoor Living
Brick · Patio · Roof · Terrace
2 Fireplaces
Brick
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Covered · Built In · Basement · Concrete · Attached · Driveway · On Street
Wood & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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520 days on market
Established listing
$584/sqft
Price per square foot
Single Family · Built 1951
Amazing new price, a $100,000.00 improvement! Now offered at $1,795,000.00 First time ever on the market in 73 years! Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Discover this rare custom-built brick center hall colonial home perched on a hill overlooking Appleton Street. Perfectly situated between Cleveland Park and the vibrant Connecticut Avenue corridor. Walking distance to DC Public Schools, restaurants, shopping, and transportation (Metro both Van Ness and Tenleytown), this stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence offers both charm and convenience. With 3 floors of above ground living. Nestled on a serene and private level lot, the property features a spacious fenced yard with a lovely brick patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the well-maintained garden. The main level boasts a comfortable open floor plan with light-filled kitchen, dining, and living areas. Elegant oak flooring, original dentil molding, new windows, and a working fireplace enhance the home's timeless appeal. Two sets of French doors lead to a sun-drenched, four-season sunroom, providing seamless access to the large brick patio and expansive backyard. . The yard is perfect for any type of sports, being flat and easy to access from the next-door alley. It even has a storage shed for all your gardening equipment A generously sized den/office with built-ins and a half bath offers an ideal work-from-home space add to a great first floor. The second floor is home to three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, with built-ins for linens and a master closet. The primary bedroom features a private sundeck where you can enjoy fresh figs from two mature fig trees. The third floor provides a cherry-paneled guest bedroom with an en-suite bath, and additional space that can serve as a studio, office, or extra bedroom. A large walk-in closet offers ample storage, and a dedicated HVAC zone ensures comfort throughout this level. The basement includes a newly carpeted family room with fireplace that can be used as gym, an additional bedroom or an entertainment room. The basement also boasts several large storage closets, a laundry room, and a full bath. A private access hall leads to the garage and driveway. Enjoy a short walk to Wilsons Aquatic Center, Tenleytown/AU and Van Ness/UDC metros, the library, Onelife Fitness, Whole Foods, Target, Ace Hardware, and other conveniences. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your new home! We would love to see you!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights perched on a hill, finished basement, and laundry room as key attractions of this home.
Based on current rates
Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,400,000 loan
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14 categories of property features
1 room detailed
Basement
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3 schools rated nearby
Washington, DC, 20008
8 events
23 years of records
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
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