5119 38th St NW
Washington, DC 20016
$1,975,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,896 Sq. Ft.
$507 / Sq. Ft.
3,896
Sq. Ft.
$507
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/8/21
Closed 6/8/21
Description
This handsome and elegant Chevy Chase residence, circa 1925, has been thoughtfully renovated and is beautifully sited on a wide and quiet, tree-lined street. With over 4,000 square feet in interior space on four finished levels with 5-6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this special home blends the architectural detailing and charm of the 1920’s with today’s conveniences and amenities. The first floor features a spacious entrance hall, sunlit by an exquisite Palladian window, large living room with extra conversation...This handsome and elegant Chevy Chase residence, circa 1925, has been thoughtfully renovated and is beautifully sited on a wide and quiet, tree-lined street. With over 4,000 square feet in interior space on four finished levels with 5-6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this special home blends the architectural detailing and charm of the 1920’s with today’s conveniences and amenities. The first floor features a spacious entrance hall, sunlit by an exquisite Palladian window, large living room with extra conversation and sitting area, lovely light-filled library with two sets of French doors opening to a private balcony and side yard. The gracious dining room is perfect for festive Thanksgiving dinners and the sunny updated kitchen has a terrific breakfast area which leads to a family room. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the second level including a large owner’s suite with private bath. An additional room is located off the second bedroom and could be used as an office or fourth bedroom. The third floor is fully finished and makes for an ideal bedroom retreat or office. The finished lower level has a large recreation room, guest bedroom, full bath, laundry room and storage or gym room. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with ample room for kids and dogs to play. A large and very private patio is perfect for dining al fresco on warm summer evenings. Ideally located, 5119 38th Street is within 1 mile of two red line metro stations (Tenley-AU and Friendship Heights) and within walking distance to Washington's best shopping, restaurants, parks and schools. Enjoy an evening out at one of the fine restaurants that dot Connecticut Avenue or book browse at the iconic Politics and Prose. This is the location you have been waiting for. Sat/Sun, 5/22-23 from 1-3
Listing Agents
![Claudia Donovan]()
claudia@compass.comP: (202)-251-7011
![Pamela Wye]()
pam@compass.comP: (202)-320-4169
Property Details for 5119 38th Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
1878//0012
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories4
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2022 05:14 AM
Property Details for 5119 38th Street Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC521418 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $11,511 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 AC / 6,610 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Building Information for 5119 38th Street Northwest
Stories4Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,610 SF
Property Information for 5119 38th Street Northwest
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: MURCH (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: DEAL (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: JACKSON-REED (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- 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: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,499,530
- Year Assessed: 2020
- Improvement Assessed Value: $918,840
- City Town Tax: $11,511
- Land Assessed Value: $580,690
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Tax Lot: 12
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,896.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,896.00
- Total SQFT: 4,049.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Tile
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Windows
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Private
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
- Fencing: Rear, Wood
- Parcel ID: 16021173
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Shared Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Stall Shower
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood, Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: Storm
- Window Features: Double Pane, Palladian, Replacement
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/332754/5119-38TH-ST-NW-WASHINGTON-DC-DC-20005
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Ceiling, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- 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.claudiadonovan.com
Property History for 5119 38th 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 5119 38th Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$672,440Additions$1,302,250Total$1,974,690
Tax Record2024$14,879 ($1,240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,083 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,083 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,610 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated2024ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1878 0012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5119 38th 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 - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Murch Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Deal Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jackson-Reed High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
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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