5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

Washington, DC 20016

$1,710,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,904 Sq. Ft.
$898 / Sq. Ft.
1,904
Sq. Ft.
$898
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stunning home in the Kent / Palisades neighborhood of NW DC was designed by architect John Christian in 1985 (replacing the original 1923 structure) and has striking features and so much to write home about. 5521 Hawthorne Place NW is perched nicely above street level and boasts beautiful sunsets from the primary suite’s front facing balcony. An abundance of windows throughout allows natural light to flood the interior and highlight the home's spacious layout while preserving privacy and beautiful...This stunning home in the Kent / Palisades neighborhood of NW DC was designed by architect John Christian in 1985 (replacing the original 1923 structure) and has striking features and so much to write home about. 5521 Hawthorne Place NW is perched nicely above street level and boasts beautiful sunsets from the primary suite’s front facing balcony. An abundance of windows throughout allows natural light to flood the interior and highlight the home's spacious layout while preserving privacy and beautiful views of foliage from every perspective. This unique home has a traditional, contemporary style with subtle notes of mid-century modern. Modern touches are seen in the front to back site lines in the kitchen pass throughs using geometric motifs. An eye-catching fireplace mantel with a domed black stone centers nicely in the minimalist dining storage cabinets.

A spacious chef’s kitchen will delight serious cooks and weekend dabblers alike. Top-of-the-line appliances and ample counter space (Cambria Natural Quartz) with a built-in chopping block, generous cabinets, pantry with spice shelves, a quartz peninsula table, a custom bookcase, under-cabinet lighting and more. The expansive main level provides an open layout for comfortable living, dining and entertaining. It won’t surprise you these owners spend much of their time in the convenient family room and the screened porch, enjoying captivating views of the lush landscaped yard. A pressure treated wood deck right off the screen porch has built-in bench and wide steps to a flagstone patio. The property also includes a 2-car garage with remote controlled overhead door, great storage, and a private driveway for guests' parking.

Additional space on the main level includes a bedroom, full bath, office, and den. Upstairs, you’ll enjoy a primary suite with dressing room and full bath offering a double sink vanity, tub and shower. Two large bedrooms and another full bath plus a dedicated laundry room complete this upper level. There is plenty of closet space offered in this home. The lower level is spacious and awaiting your hobbies. Workshop, bench and shelves, plenty of storage, an underground cellar (approx. 6ft x 5 ft) and an outdoor entrance garden room (approx. 10ft x 12ft).

As you tour this home, leave time to step into the yard and side walkways and enjoy the lush landscaping supported by an outdoor sprinkler system (Toro annual maintenance agreement) and a professionally installed backyard lighting system with 16 lamps, decorative water fountain and stone walkways. There is so much to see and love about this home. Schedule a showing to experience the beauty of this one-of-a-kind property.

Listing Agents

  1. Rina Kunk

    Rina Kunk

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    rina.kunk@compass.com

    P: (202)-489-9011

  2. Andrew Kunk

    Andrew Kunk

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andrew.kunk@compass.com

    P: (202)-503-0482

Property Details for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

Tax ID Number
1437//0808
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman, Contemporary
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/07/2023 04:03 PM

Property Details for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2080642
Days on Market19
Taxes$11,362 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1985
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,149 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Building Information for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

Stories3Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,149 SF

Property Information for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • 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
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,474,530
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $303,030
  • City Town Tax: $11,362
  • Land Assessed Value: $1,171,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax Lot: 808
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Den, Laundry, Other, Office, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,904.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,904.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,814.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Combination
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate Plank
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Garage(s), Other
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Fencing: Decorative, Privacy
  • Location Type: Urban
  • Parcel ID: 16009232
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • 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
  • List Agent URL: www.rinakunk.com

Property History for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5521 Hawthorne Place Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$1,207,530Additions$316,930Total$1,524,460
Tax Record2024$12,218 ($1,018 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,149 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1986ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1437 0808Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5521 Hawthorne Place 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
Key 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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