Located in the idyllic Kent neighborhood, 5213 Cathedral Avenue NW offers 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space to accommodate six spacious bedrooms and four luxurious bathrooms across three finished levels. Blending timeless style with everyday functionality, this home is perfect for relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a gracious floor plan with a formal living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dining room, and an open kitchen that’s a chef’s dream—complete with granite countertops, a central island, and high-end stainless steel appliances including a gas stove and range hood. Adjacent to the kitchen, a second living room—also with a wood-burning fireplace—adds warmth and flexibility, creating an ideal setting for both everyday life and entertaining. A main-level bedroom with an adjacent full bath offers great versatility as a guest suite or home office. A mudroom with direct access to the backyard and detached four-car garage completes this level. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a renovated bath featuring a double vanity and walk-in shower, along with a custom walk-in closet. A full hall bath serves the additional bedrooms, and a conveniently located upstairs laundry room adds to the home’s practical layout. The fully finished lower level expands the home’s potential with soaring 9-foot ceilings, a large family room, and a home gym with its own en-suite full bath and private entrance—ideal for a guest suite or flexible living space. A sixth bedroom, wine cellar, and plenty of storage round out this level. The outdoor space is fully hardscaped and built for entertaining, featuring a built-in grill, outdoor kitchen, gas fire pit, and spacious patio for al fresco dining. A charming front porch with a classic swing adds curb appeal and charm. Additional amenities include pre-wired for an impressive whole-house audio system (interior and exterior), a backup generator, and an irrigation system. Two separate rooms have been thoughtfully set up for immersive 5:1 surround sound movie audio, perfect for home theater experiences. This location is truly unbeatable, with city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, the Palisades Recreation Center, highly acclaimed restaurants, and boutique shops. Additional neighborhood highlights include Carolina Park, Battery Kimble Park, easy access to the Capital Crescent Trail and Potomac River, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and access to top-rated schools. Commuting to downtown DC, MD, or VA is a breeze with close proximity to public transportation and major roadways. *The house is also available for rent*
For sale
$2,575,000
5213 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
6beds
3,975sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
5,888 Square Feet Lot
$2,450,200 Zestimate®
$648/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached four-car garageFully finished lower levelHome officeHome gymSpacious bedroomsWine cellarGuest suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 03:02pm
Listed by:
Rachel Levey 202-361-4073,
Compass,
Listing Team: District Property Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2200016

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1185
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Six Burner Stove, Water Heater, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Mantel(s), Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,975
- Total interior livable area: 3,975 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,790
- Finished area below ground: 1,185
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Storage, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Private, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Sqft: 615
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Stone Retaining Walls, Lighting, Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,888 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1438//0051
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: Kent
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $648/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,399,250
- Annual tax amount: $10,899
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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