5212 MacArthur Blvd NW
Description
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).
This home is also available for sale.
Listing Agent
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rachel.levey@compass.comP: (202)-361-4073
Property Details for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Property Details for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2113624 |
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 10/15/2023 |
| Lease Term | - |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Other |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,795 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Property Information for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: KEY (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: HARDY (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: MACARTHUR (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
- Date Available: 10-15-2023
- Security Deposit: $6,000
- Minimum Lease in Months: 12
- Maximum Lease in Months: 24
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit
- Smoking Allowed: No
- Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
- Application Fee: $38
- Closed Lease Terms in Months: 24
- Rent Spree Online Application: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2021
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,549.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- 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
- 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 Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 24596437
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- 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, Stall Shower, 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
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- 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
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2203710 | $6,000 | — |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2203710 | $6,000 | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | $6,000 | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | — | |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | $6,000 | — |
| Sep 3, 1997 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC301392 | $1,800 | — |
| Aug 21, 1997 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC301392 | $1,800 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2203710 | $6,000 |
| 06/01/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2203710 | $6,000 |
| 10/25/2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | $6,000 |
| 10/24/2023 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | — |
| 09/27/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113624 | $6,000 |
| 09/03/1997 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC301392 | $1,800 |
| 08/21/1997 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC301392 | $1,800 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 5212 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 10 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Key Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
MacArthur High School Public9 to 10 | ||
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) 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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