1537 28th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
$6,250,000
Price
5
Beds
6
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,728 Sq. Ft.
$929 / Sq. Ft.
6,728
Sq. Ft.
$929
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Although Washington DC, generally, and Georgetown, specifically, are steeped in American architectural history, opportunities to own, occupy and steward historically significant homes in this neighborhood are rare., Today, many qualifying homes have been put in the hands of not-for-profit institutions, turned into ambassadorial residences or other such official properties, or have been tragically lost to history. 1537 28th St is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a grand and elegant residence...Although Washington DC, generally, and Georgetown, specifically, are steeped in American architectural history, opportunities to own, occupy and steward historically significant homes in this neighborhood are rare., Today, many qualifying homes have been put in the hands of not-for-profit institutions, turned into ambassadorial residences or other such official properties, or have been tragically lost to history. 1537 28th St is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a grand and elegant residence in the “east village” of Georgetown. The home was built in 1867 by and for Thomas Hyde, whose family retained ownership until about 1930. After the Hyde’s tenure in the home, it was owned by the family of William Taylor. Taylor hired noted Washington, DC architect Rose Greely to expand and remodel the home and gardens – a design for which she was awarded a prize in 1940, just after which the home was sold to its most notable owner. Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred acquired the residence in 1940 after donating their prior home, Dumbarton Oaks, to Harvard University. As Dumbarton Oaks is widely regarded as one of the finest homes in all of Washington, it was noteworthy for them to choose 1537 28th as their new and final home. On account of their ownership, which lasted through 1969, the home is colloquially known around Georgetown as the "Robert Woods Bliss House" or just “The Bliss House”. It is likely the unusually grand size and scale of the rooms – a notable feature of their prior property – that attracted Ambassador and Mrs. Bliss to the home. The main level features nearly 12’ ceilings that present an architectural harmony that is rarely seen in Washington’s homes. The scale is more typical of the “Gilded Age” homes of the Northeast or even Europe, but the intimacy that is lost in those homes is preserved on 28th St. To create a grand space that retains intimacy and elegance is a feat of architectural design that must be lauded. Upon entering, a well-proportioned entry foyer leads you to an enfilade with a central hall, off of which are the main level’s three principal rooms and grand stair hall. The office, formal DR with wood burning fireplace, and formal LR that also features a wood burning fireplace, reach the corners of the home and are each able to be closed behind grand mahogany doors. The millwork and moldings are elegant, fitting, and perfectly preserved. A kitchen with a very large and unusual-for-Georgetown family room with a third fireplace (gas) offers private family space in the northeast corner of the home, and its two sides of Palladian-style fenestration also offer access to the rear garden and swimming pool, and a private service entrance off of Q St. The second level, which is accessed by both the grand “public” stair hall boasting a tasteful brass lantern chandelier and a “private” rear stair hall, presents four BRs, all with en-suite bathrooms. The master BR is the largest of the four, with a sizable en-suite bath feature marble and high quality fixtures, as well as a walk-in closet. Two additional BRs w/en suite BAs flank the upper level landing. The fourth BR on the second level was envisioned as a maid’s suite, offering a BA, small living room, and kitchenette. The suite can be used cohesively with the whole house, but can also be cordoned off and used autonomously. Finally, off of the landing is an additional staircase that leads to a fifth BR, en-suite BA, and ample storage including a cedar closet for off-season clothing storage. Usually an area of Georgetown homes that sees little use, the lowest level of the home is different. Only partially below-grade and with high ceilings, a huge yet cozy recreation room with exposed brick walls features the homes fifth fireplace and a row of glass-paned French doors providing access to the rear garden and swimming pool. Additional features are a large wine cellar, massive storage and utility rooms & parking.
- Listed by Nathan J Guggenheim • Washington Fine Properties, LLCP: 2023335905 nate.guggenheim@wfp.com
Property Details for 1537 28th Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
1266//0310
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleFederal
Levels/Stories4
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 08/14/2024 01:50 PM
Property Details for 1537 28th Street Northwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2151476 |
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Taxes | $36,968 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 AC / 6,654 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Building Information for 1537 28th Street Northwest
Stories4Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,654 SF
Property Information for 1537 28th Street Northwest
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- 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
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $4,433,220
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $2,646,290
- City Town Tax: $36,968
- Land Assessed Value: $1,786,930
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: Yes
- Historic Designation ID: GEORGETOWN
- Zoning: PER DC ZONING MAP
- Tax Lot: 310
- School Tax: $0
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Attic
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Study
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,728.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,728.00
- Total SQFT: 7,891.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Slate
- Basement Type: Garage Access, Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 6
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
- Parcel ID: 16003468
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Basement Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Wine Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Basement, Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- 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
- List Agent URL: www.WFP.com
Property History for 1537 28th Street 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 1537 28th Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$1,786,930Additions$2,646,290Total$4,433,220
Tax Record2023$37,677 ($3,140 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,590 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,590 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1987ZoningR-20CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1266 0310Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1537 28th Street 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 - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hyde-Addison Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jackson-Reed High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 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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