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    • $899,900

    1601 N Portal Dr NW, Washington, DC 20012

    7beds
    4,821sqft
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    $5,549/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    10,850 Square Feet Lot
    $871,300 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Investor Opportunity! Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece. Border of North Portal Estates and Colonial Village. The wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vistion for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. 2 Zone HVAC. Oversized 2 car garage. Sold "as is". Premier location at the edge of Rock Creek Park, steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Andy MacPherson 301-509-5169,

    W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2230928MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 4
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: In-Law/auPair/Suite
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      Heating
      • Central, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,356
      • Total interior livable area: 4,821 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,223
      • Finished area below ground: 1,598

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Attached, Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Multi/Split,Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 10,850 Square Feet
      • Features: Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: PAR/0078/0076
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick Veneer
      • Foundation: Other
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Flat
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1957

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Colonial Village
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $187/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,311,510
      • Annual tax amount: $37,749
      • Date on market: 11/7/2025
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $871,300

        $828,000 - $915,000

        $7,395/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/29/2026Price change$899,900-5.3%$187/sqft
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        12/3/2025Price change$950,000+5.6%$197/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2230928 Report a problem
        11/12/2025Price change$900,000+9.1%$187/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2230928 Report a problem
        11/7/2025Listed for sale$825,000-8.3%$171/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2230928 Report a problem
        11/7/2025Listing removed$900,000$187/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2230376 Report a problem
        11/4/2025Listed for sale$900,000$187/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2230376 Report a problem
        11/3/2025Listing removed$900,000$187/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2207978 Report a problem
        8/14/2025Price change$900,000-28%$187/sqft
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        6/25/2025Listed for sale$1,250,000$259/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2207978 Report a problem
        6/25/2025Listing removed$1,250,000$259/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2201994 Report a problem
        5/21/2025Listed for sale$1,250,000-3.8%$259/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2201994 Report a problem
        5/12/2025Listing removed$1,300,000$270/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2196520 Report a problem
        4/22/2025Listed for sale$1,300,000$270/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2196520 Report a problem
        4/17/2025Listing removed$1,300,000$270/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2189466 Report a problem
        3/12/2025Listed for sale$1,300,000+8.3%$270/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2189466 Report a problem
        6/24/2022Sold$1,200,000$249/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2056254 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,970 +4.1%$1,290,550 +4.1%
        2024$10,533 +9.3%$1,239,140 +9.3%
        2023$9,639 +9.3%$1,133,960 +9.3%
        2022$8,819 +5.2%$1,037,470 +5.2%
        2021$8,384 +1.6%$986,350 +1.6%
        2020$8,252 +1.8%$970,820 +1.8%
        2018$8,108 +1.8%$953,880 +1.8%
        2017$7,969 +3.7%$937,470 +3.7%
        2016$7,687 +3.3%$904,300 +3.3%
        2015$7,444 +6.8%$875,730 +6.8%
        2014$6,968 +0.5%$819,730 +0.5%
        2013$6,934 -2.7%$815,790 -2.7%
        2012$7,129 $838,680
        2011$7,129 -3.9%$838,680 -3.9%
        2010$7,418 -10.1%$872,670 -10.1%
        2009$8,251 -2%$970,690 +1.5%
        2007$8,418 +13.2%$956,610 +18.3%
        2006$7,438 +5.1%$808,470 +9.7%
        2005$7,074 +41%$736,880 +41%
        2004$5,019 +37.8%$522,790 +37.8%
        2003$3,642 +8.6%$379,386
        2002$3,354 $379,386
        2001$3,354 $379,386
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Colonial Village

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        70 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

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