5420 Macarthur Blvd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
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5420 Macarthur Blvd Nw,Washington, DC 20016
$2,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,467 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: jordan d stuart
Office: keller williams capital properties
MLS#:DCDC2258982
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$721.08
About this home
Legacy Palisades Cape Cod w/ hand-painted cedar shake shingles + adjoining modern guest Carriage House totaling approximately 3,500 finished square feet w/ detached 2-car garage available for the first time in generations - 60(!) years. Wake up each day to relax on the covered front sitting porch overlooking your own secret garden courtyard filled with whimsical perennials - including butterfly bushes, lilacs, azaleas, daylilies, and hydrangeas - surrounding an active Koi pond. The property features a main residence with rich, natural plank oak hardwoods and 3 finished levels steeped in rarely experienced history and allure. Both the Main House and Carriage House are equipped with replaced Central A/C and the plumbing has been upgraded to copper pipes and fittings.
The main level offers versatile living areas and elegant window treatments: a comfortable front parlor featuring a modern gas fireplace, a centrally-located Dining Room off the Coastal-inspired Kitchen w/ authentic milled Portland heart pine wood flooring, gas cooking & large prep island with walk-in Pantry, and a rear Florida-styled Sunroom that walks out to a porch overlook (with a connected gas line for a Grill) and adjacent Sun Deck. A spiral-staircase leads to the lower gardens and hot tub, continuing the enchanted feel of natural beauty while hidden from view by a privacy fence.
The French Door rear entrance lower-level adds an extra 1,100 sq ft of living space - beginning with an artisan / pottery studio w/ colorful stained glass and a separate pied-à-terre apartment with a 2nd kitchen. The remaining lower-level houses the Washer and Dryer in a galley work area that leads into finished space for use as additional living areas, storage, or a place for hobbies and crafting.
Upstairs on the 3rd level are the primary sleeping quarters, featuring two generously-appointed bedrooms separated by a center hall (with access to attic space for additional storage). The insulated fabric walls, magnificent window treatments, and custom built-ins (in the primary bedroom) and window treatments add subtle touches of elegance. The 3rd level contains 2 full bathrooms; the primary bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom that also includes 2 walk-in closets (w/ one cedar-lined).
Adjoining the main house is the 1,425 square-foot carriage house, complete with a self-contained (but not fully-separately metered) 728 square-foot studio apartment with cathedral ceilings above a 2-car garage (with Sump Pump and French Drain) accessed from the private, rear alley. The Carriage House has its own, standalone Central A/C, Heating and Water Heater system. The oversized garage has enough room for workbenches and carpentry tools. The top-floor apartment offers an additional living area or can operate standalone as a guest/Au Pair suite, rental property or AirBnB. The apartment comes with its own full kitchen, full bathroom, and walk-in Closet. The carriage house's highlight is an extended Solarium that overlooks the botanical gardens. The carriage house roof system was replaced in 2022 and a declared 10' easement is recorded with Lot 43.
Live in one of the best addresses in D.C.'s iconic Palisades neighborhood. Location: minutes to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University and top-rated schools. 15 minutes to Reagan Airport (DCA), downtown Washington, D.C., and The Pentagon....
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Home facts
- Year built:1916
- Subdivision & Development:PALISADES
- Listing ID #:DCDC2258982
- Added:44 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 12, 2026 at 02:03 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Flooring:Carpet, Solid Hardwood
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bathroom
- Kitchen Description:2nd Kitchen, Built-In Microwave, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Kitchen - Island, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stain/Lead Glass, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Countertops, Water Heater
- Bedroom Description:Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Daylight, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
- Living area:3,467 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1916
- Building area:3,467 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.13 Acres
- Lot Features:Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Urban
- Architectural Style:Cape Cod, Carriage House, Dwelling w/Separate Living Area
- Construction Materials:Cedar, Shake Siding, Shingle Siding, Stucco
- Exterior Features:Deck(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:3 Story
Schools
- Middle school:HARDY
- Elementary school:KEY
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$721.08
- Tax amount:$5,674 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Laundry, Washer, Washer In Unit
- Amenities:Attic, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Efficiency, Recessed Lighting, Smoke Detector, Spiral Staircase, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Parking Space Conveys, Private, Secure Parking
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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