3508 Prospect Street Northwest
$12,500,000
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6
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9,086
9,086
$1,376
Description
Thought to be designed by William Thornton, the architect of the U. S. Capitol, and long considered one of the most architecturally and historically significant properties in the city of Washington, Prospect House was built between 1787 and 1793 and sits high above the Potomac River at 3508 Prospect Street in Georgetown. This red brick Georgian-Federal house has been a show place for politicians and statesmen since Revolutionary War days, and is sited on nearly half an acre of beautifully manicured...Thought to be designed by William Thornton, the architect of the U. S. Capitol, and long considered one of the most architecturally and historically significant properties in the city of Washington, Prospect House was built between 1787 and 1793 and sits high above the Potomac River at 3508 Prospect Street in Georgetown. This red brick Georgian-Federal house has been a show place for politicians and statesmen since Revolutionary War days, and is sited on nearly half an acre of beautifully manicured formal English gardens. Among many renowned owners over the years, the property was the home of the first Secretary of Defense, James V. Forrestal, and during the Truman Administration Prospect House served as The White House Guest House for visiting dignitaries. Presidents Washington and Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, the Shah of Iran, the President of France, and the poet Robert Frost have all been guests of Prospect House. The first floor of this 9,000+ square foot residence includes 12-foot ceilings; a formal entrance hall; a double parlor living room with twin Adams fireplaces, a Jefferson window, and a bay window overlooking the gardens; a banquet-sized dining room with a fireplace and river views; a gallery hall; an ample-sized eat-in kitchen, a powder room and a veranda. Upstairs are 7 large bedrooms -- several with river views -- a sitting room and 5 full baths. A lovely library opening to the garden, a home office, an 8th bedroom and a full bath make up the lower level. The property includes a 41-foot swimming pool and an octagonal watch tower where one of the early owners watched his boats come into Georgetown Harbor. A garage and additional parking for 3 cars complete this extraordinary offering. Prospect House has been well-maintained and improved by its current owners, who, in the last few years, have replaced the roof; the plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems; and rebuilt all of the windows.
- Listed by Kimberly T Gibson • Washington Fine Properties, LLCP: (202)-256-3628 kim.gibson@wfp.com
- Listed by Eileen McGrath • Washington Fine Properties, LLCP: (202)-253-2226 eileen.mcgrath@wfp.com
Property Details for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
1203//0035
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleFederal, Georgian
Levels/Stories4
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2024 10:38 AM
Property Details for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
Status | Active |
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MLS # | DCDC2129376 |
Days on Market | 255 |
Taxes | $49,381 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1787 |
Lot Size | 0.43 AC / 18,740 SF |
County | District of Columbia |
Building Information for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
Stories4Year Built1787Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,740 SF
Property Information for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
Property History for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$2,365,360Additions$3,525,350Total$5,890,710
Tax Record2024$50,071 ($4,173 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt8,081 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,081 SqFtStories3Lot Size18,740 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1787Year Renovated2013ZoningR-3/GTCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1203 0035Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 3508 Prospect Street Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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