Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades. The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen’s floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops. *Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021* Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).
Pending
$1,325,000
5212 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
2beds
1,549sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,795 Square Feet Lot
$1,257,900 Zestimate®
$855/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parking spacesHome gymBeautifully landscaped yardFloor to ceiling windowsCeramic tile flooringFrench doorsGas range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 02, 2025 at 02:52am
Listed by:
Rachel Levey 202-361-4073,
Compass,
Listing Team: District Property Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2200466

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 587
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Unfinished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,549 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,549
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Street Lights, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,795 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1417//0048
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Palisades
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $855/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $952,210
- Annual tax amount: $7,858
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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