Are you looking for a traditional DC colonial home – but with a modern Wow Factor? Elegant craftsmanship has enhanced this home with the demanding design and style requirements far exceeding a buyer’s expectations! The pluses have been perfected here! <br><br> Upon opening the period-perfect wrought iron fence-gate, you are welcomed to a refined home from a bygone era – but, wait… it’s also a modern show-stopper! The Stickley-styled windows, crown moldings and wall trim in the formal living and dining room give way to the impressive huge great room with a wall of full-length windows overlooking the floral garden. The richly decorated trim work is notable for its style and how it complements the home beautifully. <br><br> Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a sleek and discrete elevator, stone wall fireplace, custom-built wood closets, 3 fireplaces, a private walled garden, bay windows with wide benches, detached garage and off-street parking for 4 or more cars… this Cleveland Park home is just perfect home for casual hanging-out and elegant entertainment! <br><br> The home’s finer points include: a spacious kitchen with expansive countertops and tons of cabinets, a custom walk-in spa shower, direct elevator access to owner’s suite, power-controlled electronic shades in great room, skylights in key locations, additional mini-split HVAC units, plus the wet bar in basement game room large enough for a pool table. An EV charging station is in the garage too! <br><br> Lower-level can be private apartment suite / nanny - guests - in-laws w/ own outside access <br><br> These owners have put years of thoughtful care and attention into growing and loving this beautiful home where so many extras make a big difference!
For sale
$2,495,000
3951 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
5beds
3,719sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,006 Square Feet Lot
$2,405,900 Zestimate®
$671/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageSleek and discrete elevatorPower-controlled electronic shadesStone wall fireplacePeriod-perfect wrought iron fence-gateSpacious kitchenExpansive countertops
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 11:55pm
Listed by:
Stacy Berman 301-466-4056,
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2190660

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Countertop(s) - Ceramic, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Finished, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room, Lighting - Pendants, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Counters, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
Recreation room
- Features: Basement - Finished, Soaking Tub, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant, Zoned, Wall Unit, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Multi Units, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Sound System, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Heated, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Casement, Screens, Skylight(s), Triple Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas/Propane, Heatilator, Mantel(s), Wood Burning, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,719 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,108
- Finished area below ground: 611
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Lighted, Driveway, Private, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Decorative,Panel,Privacy,Back Yard,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Street, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 7,006 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1800//0010
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Tudor,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Combination, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
- Major remodel year: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cleveland Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $671/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,903,420
- Annual tax amount: $14,805
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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