Some people wait years to find the ideal spot on sought-after Potomac Avenue in Northwest DC with western sunset views overlooking the Potomac River. Fortunately, the meticulous preparation and planning was undertaken by THE DC DREAM team -- award-winning Thomson & Cooke Architects, Scribe Development and WT Construction. Perched on a high, lush and private 9,000+ SF corner lot, this iconic home was custom renovated to deliver 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the impressive main residence including a 1-car garage and a private pool oasis with terraced hardscaping. The main floor delivers with a gracious foyer, formal living and dining rooms, an office or music room with a grand picture window, a family room that leads out the private yard with french doors, and the heart of the home: a gourmet chef's kitchen with an ample island, custom-hand made cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, and an eat in dining area with a custom bay window. This special property also includes a charming, brick guest / pool house with a 6th bedroom, full bath, kitchen and living area -- flexible for numerous uses: an au pair or in law suite, private guest quarters, an office/business, or use as an ADU / rentable unit. The hallmark of this sought-after team is to bring truly special properties back to life with meticulous attention to detail - signature finishes, custom cabinetry, hand-crafted tile, and bespoke design selections. The floor plan has an ideal flow for how we live and work today with windows on all sides that take advantage of the natural light that floods the space throughout the day. The freshly painted warm white exterior and warm beige tones on the shutters is inviting and beckons visitors up to the genteel wrap-around porch and across the threshold into a home that seamlessly blends modern upgrades with vintage detailing, charm and history. The location is ideal -- easily accessible to major commuter routes, downtown DC and Northern Virginia, as well as award-winning dining favorites like Et Voila, Black Coffee, Lupo Verde, Claudio's Table, and Black Salt and close to the Palisades Rec Center, Battery Kemble park, weekly farmer market, tennis and basketball courts, Capital Crescent Trail, C&O towpath, shopping, and much more. Welcome home to 5445 Potomac Avenue.
Sold
$5,400,000
5445 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
5beds
4,261sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
9,033 sqft lot
$5,302,300 Zestimate®
$1,267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2025 at 12:03pm
Listed by:
LISA RESCH 202-236-9527,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Dana Rice 202-669-6908,
Compass
Bought with:
Shari Gronvall, 98361784
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2171686

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1534
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Garage Access,Shelving,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,995
- Total interior livable area: 4,261 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,461
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 500
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around, Terrace, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Partial,Masonry/Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, River, Scenic Vista
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 9,033 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Premium, Rear Yard, Corner Lot/Unit, Urban Land-Brandywine
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1443//0813
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: 24 Hour Security
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Palisades
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved