New Price Improvement! Nestled on one of the finest streets in Georgetown's coveted East Village, this 1890 semi-attached row home on a double lot offers stunning original architectural details that elegantly complements the expansive garden and pool. Boasting over 6,000 square feet of living space with unobstructed southern exposures, this home is flooded with light and has a spacious floor plan with an excellent flow for everyday living and entertaining. Upon entering, you'll be captivated by the large formal living room, where intricate crown molding, over 10’ ceilings and two fireplaces create a sense of warmth and grandeur. The space flows effortlessly into the sunroom, with four sliding glass doors opening onto a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden with a fish pond, waterfall and moon gate. Adjacent to the sunroom is the library, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, another fireplace, hidden TV closet and direct access to the private rear pool and seating area. This seamless indoor-outdoor connection ensures an effortless lifestyle for quiet evenings and lively gatherings. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, two sinks, and dual dishwashers. It opens up to the charming breakfast area that invites casual dining, while the formal dining room provides an elegant setting for hosting. A main-level laundry room, powder room, and access to the two-car garage add convenience. On the second level, the primary suite is nothing short of a retreat, with a gas fireplace, walk-through closet, breakfast kitchenette , built-in desk, and an en-suite bath featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub. Two generously sized guest bedrooms with fireplaces share a well-appointed hall bathroom with dual vanities and a separate shower and tub. The third level offers versatile living space, including a home office or additional bedroom and two more bedrooms with a shared hall bathroom. Skylights above the staircase infuse the upper levels with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The home is also equipped with an elevator, ensuring ease of movement between all levels, and a two-car attached garage with off-street parking for visitors. The lower level offers a shower and bath, walk-out stairs to the pool and elevator access to a spacious recreation room/gym, wine closet and ample storage. For those seeking additional space or rental income, a charming two-bedroom apartment with separate entrance sits above the garage with a cozy living room and kitchenette. This exceptional home has the best historic architecture, offering unparalleled living spaces inside and out. Ideally situated in proximity to all that Georgetown and the greater city has to offer, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Under contract
Price cut: $345K (3/17)
$5,650,000
1516 28th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
8beds
6,135sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,641 Square Feet Lot
$5,250,000 Zestimate®
$921/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fish pondMoon gateDouble lotWell-appointed hall bathroomGenerously sized guest bedroomsEn-suite bathSpacious floor plan
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 12:55am
Listed by:
Hans Wydler 301-463-7800,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Eliot Jeffers 872-230-6259,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2159120

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1456
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Six Burner Stove, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Combination Dining/Living, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Space For Rooms,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,335
- Total interior livable area: 6,135 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,879
- Finished area below ground: 1,256
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Brick
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Full,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,641 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Poolside, Private, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1267//0292
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm, Security System
- Subdivision: Georgetown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $921/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,616,860
- Annual tax amount: $38,821
- Date on market: 4/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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