A Palisades Expanded Bungalow Charmer!! Nestled in the Heart of the Palisades on Idyllic "Storybook" Dorsett Place. This Iconic Classic 1925 Bungalow has been updated with spacious upper level not seen from the street. The entry level features an inviting front porch, handsome hardwood floors, high ceilings, numerous built-in bookshelves, open eat-in country kitchen with stainless appliances, separate dining room, home office/4th bedroom, and a full bath. Indoor/ Outdoor Living is at its best with access from both the dining room and kitchen to the deck and stairs to the fully fenced yard below. Garden steps lead to the secluded patio area of the lower garden, perfect for a fire pit and dining alfresco. The detached garage is accessed from the rear entrance off of Carolina Place. The upper level features three good-sized bedrooms with large windows and skylight, drenching the house with light, a walk-in closet in the Primary Bedroom, and full bath. The lower level opens walk-out onto the rear yard, has laundry room, utility room, plus extra storage areas. All of the attractions of the Palisades are nearby... the playing fields of the Palisades Rec Center, the Capital Crescent Trail, the C&O Canal Towpath, the Potomac River, Fletcher's Boathouse, and all the shops and restaurants of the Palisades are blocks away, including the beloved Sunday Farmers' Market.
Sold
$1,212,500
5300 Dorsett Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016
4beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,826 sqft lot
$1,191,600 Zestimate®
$687/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2023 at 12:14pm
Listed by:
Janet Whitman 202-321-0110,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
NON MEMBER
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2118260

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1036
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup, Washer In Unit
Features
- Attic/House Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,764
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,826 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1442//0084
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Palisades
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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