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  • $1,250,000

    1601 N Portal Dr NW, Washington, DC 20012

    6beds
    4,821sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    10,850 Square Feet Lot
    $1,185,300 Zestimate®
    $259/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Double garageWide frontageElegant curved staircaseMulti-generational livingGutted to the studs
    Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 🛏 6+ Bedrooms | 🛁 6.5 Bathrooms | 🚗 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 🏡 0.25 Acre Lot 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
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 25, 2025 at 06:16am

    Listed by:

    Eboneese Thompson 240-480-1616,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2207978MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 6
    • Main level bedrooms: 5
    Basement
    • Area: 2133
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Front Entrance,Garage Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,356
    • Total interior livable area: 4,821 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,223
    • Finished area below ground: 1,598

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split,Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 10,850 Square Feet
    • Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: PAR/0078/0076
    • Zoning: R-1A
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Pilings
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1957

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Colonial Village
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $259/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,290,550
    • Annual tax amount: $10,533
    • Date on market: 6/25/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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