5212 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016
$1,325,000
Price
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,549 Sq. Ft.
$855 / Sq. Ft.
1,549
Sq. Ft.
$855
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Pending
Listed By Compass
Pending
Description
Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades.
The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck...Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades.
The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops.
*Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021*
Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).
The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck...Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades.
The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops.
*Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021*
Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).
Listing Agent
![Rachel Levey]()
rachel.levey@compass.comP: (202)-361-4073
Property Details for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Tax ID Number
1417//0048
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleOther
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2025 09:52 AM
Property Details for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2200466 |
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $7,858 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,795 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
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Building Information for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,795 SF
Payment Calculator
$7,597 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,942
Property Taxes
$655
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $952,210
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $375,570
- City Town Tax: $7,858
- Land Assessed Value: $576,640
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1B
- Tax Lot: 48
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2021
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,549.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,210.00
- Total SQFT: 2,136.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Combination
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Unfinished, Poured Concrete
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
- Parcel ID: 24596437
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$499,750Additions$323,470Total$823,220
Tax Record2020$6,353 ($529 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,210 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,210 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt587 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,795 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2012ZoningR1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1417 0833
Schools near 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Key Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 | ||
River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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