1601 NORTH PORTAL DR NW Washington, DC 20012
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,821 sqft
Price per Sqft $259
Subdivision Colonial Village
MLS Listing ID DCDC2207978
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,223
Year Built 1957
Annual Tax Amount $10,533
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 10,850 Sqft
Acres 0.25
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DC's Best-Kept Secrets
Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DC's most serene and sought-after enclaves. Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece.
From the outside, the wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vision for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. With a layout conducive to 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, expansive living and dining areas, a sunroom, plus a private accessory unit or in-law suite, the bones are in place for a dream transformation.
Highlights:
Tremendous Square Footage on Two Levels Plus an Attached Bonus Unit
Rare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor Potential
Oversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street Parking
Premier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring
Surrounded by $1.8M–$2.3M+ Homes in One of DC's Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods
Whether you're an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesn't just offer space—it offers scale, setting, and serious upside. Rarely does a lot of this size and configuration come to market in the 20012 ZIP code.
Build the Dream. Reimagine the Classic. Own the Cornerstone.
Schedule your private tour today and unlock the possibilities
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R-1A
Rooms
Basement Fully Finished, Front Entrance, Garage Access
Main Level Bedrooms 5
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Pilings
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Split Level
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID PAR/0078/0076
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
