Open cancelled as offer accepted. This 1877 historic treasure is one of the few single family homes in Mount Pleasant. Architect Victor O Mindeleff designed the home for Dr. Cecil French, a veterinarian and naturalist, and it is known around Mount Pleasant as "the zookeeper's house". Atop a hill overlooking Rock Creek Park and just uphill from the National Zoo - this amazing detached "cottage" has been gloriously reimagined. Thoughtfully renovated - everywhere you look is uplifting and pretty. Enter the elegant foyer with large coat closet, which opens to a spacious living room surrounded with windows - leading through French doors to an enchanting wraparound porch. Gracious dining room for large gatherings - inviting and bathed in leafy views. The kitchen is a showstopper. Completely redone with kitchen island and breakfast bar, high end appliances, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry and wonderful extra cupboard area with pull out shelves and significant storage, and new windows! Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room with wall of built-ins for an entertainment center. Charming powder room on main level. Simply an amazing owners suite with large windows and a stunning ensuite luxury marble bath, with custom cabinets, fabulous hardware and large steam shower. Expanded and renovated closet with storage space galore. Owner's suite also has a desk nook AND a private balcony overlooking the neighborhood! Two more bedrooms on this level and another newly done beautiful hall bathroom! New roof in 2016, two zone heating and cooling added, brand new water heater and a great deal more in renovations and upgrades. The owners also added a brick patio and walkways, landscaped the yard and added new bushes, trees, perennial plants, a picket fence and arbor, and a play area with playset! Large fenced yard in front of the house too! Expansive outdoor area for hosting friends - a large welcoming patio or enjoy the wraparound porch. Wonderful neighborhood - the corner is called "Klingle Triangle" with a group of friends and neighbors who hold a block party every year and enjoy many neighborhood gatherings year round. Steps to Rock Creek Park, walk to two Metro lines, a few blocks to the zoo, and a quick walk to Mount Pleasant Street, including award winning restaurant and coffee house Elle, Purple Patch, the Saturday Farmer's Market and many wonderful restaurants and shops. Open Saturday 2-4 and Sunday 1-4.
Pending
$1,435,000
2021 Klingle Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010
3beds
2,088sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1877
6,196 Square Feet Lot
$1,502,100 Zestimate®
$687/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming powder roomLarge fenced yardPicket fencePerennial plantsElegant foyerLeafy viewsExpanded and renovated closet
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Listing updated: April 26, 2025 at 09:12am
Listed by:
Judy Cranford 202-256-6694,
Cranford & Associates
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2197220

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 270
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Family Room Off Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,088 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,886
- Finished area below ground: 202
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Scenic Vista
Lot
- Size: 6,196 Square Feet
- Features: Near National Park, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2618//0016
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1877
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mount Pleasant
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $687/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,083,660
- Annual tax amount: $8,450
- Date on market: 4/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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