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  • Price cut: $54K (9/3)
    $2,395,000

    2921 Legation St NW, Washington, DC 20015

    5beds
    3,600sqft
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    $15,087/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1937
    5,276 Square Feet Lot
    $2,293,800 Zestimate®
    $665/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Classic architectureModern comfortGuest street parkingDetached garageOak floors were refinishedFieldstone wallsHudson valley sconces
    Exquisite Designer-Reimagined Newly Expanded and Renovated Chevy Chase DC Residence. Rarely does a Chevy Chase home combine the timeless character of a 1937 residence with the vision of an award-winning designer and the quality of a newly completed luxury renovation. 2921 Legation Street NW is one of those exceptional opportunities. Completely reimagined, expanded, and nearly doubled in size during a three-year renovation completed in early 2026, this residence offers almost 3,700 sq ft of finished living space on a landscaped 5,276-sq-ft lot. Personally designed and curated by the owner, an award-winning kitchen and bath designer, the home blends classic architecture, craftsmanship, premium materials, and modern comfort. Originally purchased new, it remained in the same family for four generations. The original Chevy Chase brick Colonial character was carefully preserved, oak floors were refinished, 1930s solid 6-panel doors refreshed and figured brass door hardware and crystal knobs were polished and reused. Original Antique 6 by 14’ heart pine floor boards were removed from the attic to become the new kitchen flooring. The home offers five bedrooms, including two primary suites, 4.5 baths, and exceptional flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, adult children, or a nanny. A Signature Designer Concierge Package is included with purchase, providing private post-closing consultations to personalize furnishings and styling. A contractor’s warranty covers the newly constructed addition, gourmet kitchen, and renovated bathrooms. At the heart of the home is a 16' x 16' designer kitchen with a professional 48-inch JennAir Rise six-burner gas range with griddle and double ovens, plus a 48-inch built-in JennAir refrigerator/freezer concealed behind custom cabinetry. A recessed Zephyr ceiling-mounted hood preserves views through four floor-to-ceiling black-stained Pella wood casement windows overlooking the rear gardens. The custom natural-walnut island is topped by a dramatic 6' x 4.2' Calacatta Imperial marble slab, complemented by matching counters and tall backsplashes, solid bronze hardware, designer bin pulls, and a House of Rohl polished-nickel bridge faucet. Black Pella French doors open to a freeform flagstone and antique-brick terrace. The luxurious primary bath features heated Calacatta Chablis marble herringbone floors, a six-foot freestanding soaking tub, twin custom reeded vanities with marble tops, gold-leaf framed mirrors, Hudson Valley sconces, and an expansive marble shower with ceiling rain head, wall shower, handheld spray, and floating marble bench. A premium TOTO Washlet bidet completes the retreat. The original hall bath features Thassos and Dolomite marble with a handcrafted mosaic floor. The vaulted third-floor retreat can serve as a primary suite, executive office, sitting room, au pair or nanny suite, or private guest suite. The finished lower level adds recreation space, a bedroom or fitness room, children’s playroom, and full bath. Laundry plumbing on both the second floor and lower level adds convenience. Major improvements include a new two-zone HVAC system with high-efficiency gas furnace and heat pump, a 100% replaced roof with new 50-year architectural shingles, House of Rohl polished-nickel solid-brass plumbing fixtures, and TOTO turbo-flush toilets. Outside, fieldstone walls, freeform flagstone walkways, mature plantings, and outdoor living spaces create a gracious setting. A detached garage, private rear alley-access parking pad, and guest street parking add convenience. Top-rated Lafayette Elementary School is a half-mile walk, sharing the block with a beautiful park setting and neighborhood tennis courts. Walking distance to St. John’s College High School, Broad Branch Market, Rock Creek Park, Chevy Chase Community Center and Library, neighborhood restaurants, the historic Avalon Theatre, shopping, and convenient access to downtown Washington and Metro.
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    Listed by:

    Alex Burrell-Hodges 703-819-1023,

    Cottage Street Realty LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2281316MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 661
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement, Dryer In Unit, Lower Level, Washer In Unit
      Features
      • Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
      • Doors: Insulated, Six Panel
      • Basement: Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,600
      • Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,939
      • Finished area below ground: 661

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Crushed Stone, Private, Detached, Driveway, On Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      • Details: Garage Sqft: 205
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Four
      • Stories: 4
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Partial,Privacy,Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Street
      Lot
      • Size: 5,276 Square Feet
      • Features: Suburban, Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 2297//0027
      • Zoning: R-1-B
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1937
      • Major remodel year: 2025

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Fixed Wireless

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Chevy Chase
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $665/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,619,180
      • Annual tax amount: $6,162
      • Date on market: 9/3/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $2,293,800

        $2.18M - $2.41M

        $7,090/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/3/2026Price change$2,395,000-2.2%$665/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2281316 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Listed for sale$2,449,000-3%$680/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/28/2026Listing removed$2,525,000$701/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2222754 Report a problem
        11/15/2025Price change$2,525,000-2.7%$701/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2222754 Report a problem
        10/18/2025Price change$2,595,000-3%$721/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2222754 Report a problem
        10/9/2025Price change$2,675,000-2.7%$743/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2222754 Report a problem
        9/19/2025Listed for sale$2,750,000$764/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2222754 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$6,162 +1.8%$1,579,550 +4.4%
        2025$6,050 +63.1%$1,513,380 +29.9%
        2024$3,710 +1.6%$1,164,910 +4.8%
        2023$3,650 +1.4%$1,111,280 +9.6%
        2022$3,601 +4.7%$1,013,620 +2.9%
        2021$3,439 +4.9%$984,940 +16.3%
        2020$3,278 +2.2%$846,950 +2.3%
        2018$3,207 +1.9%$827,860 +1.9%
        2017$3,146 -48.6%$812,580 +2.7%
        2016$6,114 +42.7%$791,000 +6.4%
        2015$4,284 +54.8%$743,380 +3.1%
        2014$2,767 -0.1%$721,160 +0.1%
        2013$2,769 +5.1%$720,740 +1.4%
        2012$2,635 $710,440
        2011$2,635 +21%$710,440 +1.2%
        2010$2,178 +10%$702,290 -4%
        2009$1,980 +14.9%$731,310 +5%
        2007$1,723 +5.2%$696,720 +11.8%
        2006$1,637 -0.7%$623,020 +10.9%
        2005$1,649 +12%$561,830 +29.9%
        2004$1,472 +12%$432,400 +42.3%
        2003$1,315 +5.4%$303,867 +4.8%
        2002$1,248 +5.7%$289,896 +5.1%
        2001$1,180 $275,925
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

        Getting around

        29 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Lafayette
        • Middle: Deal Junior High School
        • High: Jackson-reed
        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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