Major price reduction! A rare find, this home features extensive 2018 upgrades and a detached two-story studio that offers privacy and flexibility for today’s modern living. This is a beautifully expanded and fully renovated c.1939 Colonial that blends historic charm with contemporary luxury in the heart of AU Park. Solar panels installed in 2018 and have saved homeowners on average $152 per month and their currently an electric bill of on average $69 per month. That is some great savings! Inside, the main house boasts a spacious, light-filled layout with high-end finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen features soapstone counter seating for four, a 6-burner range, and an open dining area perfect for entertaining. A cozy library with heated floors opens to the patio, ideal for relaxing or working from home. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with a custom dressing room and ensuite bath. The detached studio includes a living room with radiant heated polished concrete floors, full bath, lofted bedroom or office, a storage area, and private balcony—perfect for guests, in-laws, or an au pair. The private backyard is designed for entertaining, with a large composite deck, custom six foot concrete dining table under a modern pergola, and a rolling gate opens to an engineered hidden parking space beneath the lawn. Just blocks from Spring Valley Village home to local favorites like Wagshal's Market, Compass Coffee, Crate & Barrel, and Pizzeria Paradiso. Less than a mile to Tenleytown Metro, this home offers both convenience and comfort. Schedule your private showing today.
Sold for $1,825,000
$1,825,000
4831 Alton Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016
4beds
3,625sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,590 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$5,507 Estimated rent
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Modern pergolaEngineered hidden parking spaceCozy libraryPrivate backyardPrimary suiteEnsuite bathOpen dining area
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Listed by:
Betsy Rutkowski 703-229-3368,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Michael A Rutkowski 703-539-9854,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Ricky Cantore, 676693
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2201858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Lower
Foyer
- Features: Pantry
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Heated
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Library
- Features: Flooring - Heated
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Other, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Ductless, Electric, Solar Photovoltaic
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,625
- Total interior livable area: 3,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,800
- Finished area below ground: 825
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Unpaved, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,590 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1498//0072
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
- Major remodel year: 2018
Details
- Builder model: Updated Colonial
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: American University Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,563,270
- Annual tax amount: $12,241
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Inclusions: Basement Refrigerator, Primary Bedroom Closet System
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $1,825,000-3.7%$503/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$523/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,895,000$523/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $1,895,000-7.6%$523/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $2,050,000-8.9%$566/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+236.1%$621/sqft |
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| 9/17/2003 | Sold | $669,500$185/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,271 +5.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $7,847 +145.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,192 -52.6% | $899,060 +4% |
| 2016 | $6,737 +3.6% | $864,250 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $6,503 +4.6% | $836,490 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $6,217 -1.3% | $801,660 -1% |
| 2013 | $6,297 -1.4% | $809,980 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $6,384 | $818,580 |
| 2011 | $6,384 -5.3% | $818,580 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $6,738 +0.2% | $860,220 +0.2% |
| 2009 | $6,727 +10.9% | $858,920 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $6,064 +5.2% | $819,920 +16.6% |
| 2006 | $5,763 +1.5% | $703,330 +11.7% |
| 2005 | $5,678 +2.6% | $629,460 +2.4% |
| 2004 | $5,534 +62.8% | $614,440 +60% |
| 2003 | $3,399 +4.6% | $384,023 +4.3% |
| 2002 | $3,248 +4.9% | $368,303 +4.5% |
| 2001 | $3,097 | $352,582 |
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Neighborhood: American University Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Janney Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Deal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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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