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Sold for $2,140,000
  • $2,140,000

    4701 Alton Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016

    5beds
    3,750sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    5,100 Square Feet Lot
    $2,122,700 Zestimate®
    $571/sqft
    $7,956 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,122,700

    $2.00M - $2.27M

    $7,956/mo

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    What's special

    Corner lotSingle-car garageFully fenced rear yardRaised stone garden bedWood-burning fireplaceRenovated ensuite bathExpansive windows
    Nestled on a prime corner lot in sought-after American University Park, this stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom classic center-hall colonial offers approx. 3,750 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space over four levels. Featuring generous room sizes, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, and abundant natural light , 4701 Alton Place seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern updates. The main level welcomes you with a gracious living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and picturesque views of the private rear yard. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings and celebrations. The kitchen, featuring newer stainless-steel appliances, opens to a charming breakfast nook with built-in storage bench seating. The true highlight of this level is the sun-drenched family/sunroom, where soaring cathedral ceilings, striking custom built-ins, and expansive windows create an inviting retreat. French doors lead to a spacious flagstone patio—ideal for entertaining or cozy nights by the firepit. The second floor boasts a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated ensuite bath. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a newly updated hall bath. The third floor impresses with terrific ceiling height, offering two generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, and another renovated full bath. The walk-out lower level features a spacious recreation room with a 2nd wood-burning fireplace, a full bath, a laundry room, and a large utility/storage room, providing exceptional flexibility and functionality. Outside, the fully fenced rear yard is a private oasis, complete with two flagstone patios and a new raised stone garden bed. The driveway off of 47th Street leads to a single-car garage, recently wired for electricity and outfitted with a newer garage door. Perfectly located less than a mile from the Tenleytown Metro and just steps from Millie’s, Wagshal’s, Compass Coffee, and more, this home offers the ultimate blend of space, character, and convenience. In-bounds for Janney, Deal, and Jackson-Reed, this is an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Gerry Gretschel 202-494-7918,

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Julie Roberts, SP99563

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2190494MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 900
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Connecting Stairway
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,750
    • Total interior livable area: 3,750 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,850
    • Finished area below ground: 900

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    • Details: Garage Sqft: 250
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Four
    • Stories: 4
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 5,100 sqft
    • Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1534//0022
    • Zoning: R-1B
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington
    • Subdivision: American University Park

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2025Sold$2,140,000+2.1%$571/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2190494 Report a problem
    4/16/2025Pending sale$2,095,000$559/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2190494 Report a problem
    4/10/2025Listed for sale$2,095,000+49.6%$559/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2190494 Report a problem
    12/21/2017Sold$1,400,000+221.1%$373/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/4/1998Sold$436,000$116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,383 +2.4%$1,546,730 +2.5%
    2024$12,092 +3.6%$1,509,660 +3.6%
    2023$11,675 +4.5%$1,457,490 +4.6%
    2022$11,175 +2.3%$1,393,450 +2.3%
    2021$10,928 +2.1%$1,362,030 +2%
    2020$10,706 +5%$1,335,190 +4.9%
    2018$10,197 +5%$1,273,010 +4.8%
    2017$9,709 +2.8%$1,214,710 +2.7%
    2016$9,442 +0.5%$1,182,510 +0.5%
    2015$9,392 +0.8%$1,176,370 +0.9%
    2014$9,316 +6.8%$1,166,160 -0.6%
    2013$8,722 +9.8%$1,172,740 +1.3%
    2012$7,942 $1,158,010
    2011$7,942 +21%$1,158,010 +2.1%
    2010$6,563 +10%$1,134,500 +0.2%
    2009$5,967 +15.6%$1,132,590 +7.6%
    2007$5,163 +5.2%$1,052,740 +13.2%
    2006$4,907 +1.2%$929,630 +12.4%
    2005$4,846 +12%$827,270 +19.6%
    2004$4,327 +12%$691,930 +60%
    2003$3,864 +4.6%$432,456 +4.3%
    2002$3,694 +4.8%$414,753 +4.5%
    2001$3,524 $397,051

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: American University Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Janney
    • 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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