4892 MacArthur Boulevard NW pairs clean modern design with a rare sense of warmth, scale, and ease in the heart of the Palisades. Built in 2024 by OPaL, this approximately 5,000-square-foot residence is thoughtfully composed, with refined finishes, strong architectural lines, and a floor plan designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. From the street, the home presents beautifully. An exposed-beam front porch adds warmth and approachability, while a striking multi-story glass bay introduces a bold architectural note and draws natural light deep into the interior. The result is crisp and contemporary, yet never austere. Inside, the main level unfolds with openness and intention. White oak floors, picture windows, and a dramatic fireplace create a compelling focal point, while the layout moves effortlessly from one space to the next. The kitchen is both polished and practical, anchored by a large seated island and appointed with JennAir appliances, generous quartz counters, a walk-in pantry, and a sunlit breakfast area with automated sheer blinds. Hidden discreetly behind custom bookshelves, a private work-from-home space adds another layer of utility without disrupting the clean visual flow. One of the home’s defining architectural features is the airy four-story stairway, which rises through the home and culminates in a vaulted ceiling above, enhancing the sense of volume and light throughout. Just off the main living area, the west-facing screened porch extends the living space outward and captures peaceful Potomac River views. Framed by a cedar-plank ceiling, it is a beautifully finished outdoor room equally suited to quiet mornings, casual dinners, or the last light of the day. The home offers five bedroom suites, four up, including a lower level with rec room, mudroom, and private guest suite. Upstairs, the primary suite is generously proportioned and positioned to capture western light and river views. A custom-fitted dressing room and a serene spa-like bath with a soaking tub and oversized glass-enclosed shower complete the space with a sense of calm and finish. A full-size laundry room is located on the bedroom level, right where it belongs. The loft level adds the fifth suite along with a flexible bonus space ideal for a gym, office, den, or playroom. Outside, a one-car garage with EV charging, additional off-street parking, and a fenced rear yard framed by an ivy wall complete the offering. And then there is the setting. Tucked within one of DC’s most desirable neighborhoods, this home places you moments from Lupo Verde, Bistro Aracosia, Fletcher’s Cove, the C&O Towpath, and the Capital Crescent Trail, as well as one of the city’s most beloved public libraries. It is a truly walkable setting with a village feel, yet with easy access to Georgetown, Bethesda, and McLean. Modern, polished, and distinctly well executed, 4892 MacArthur Boulevard NW is a Palisades home with presence, composure, and lasting appeal.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (4/16)
$3,100,000
4892 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
5beds
4,748sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$2,973,400 Zestimate®
$653/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful potomac river viewsClean modern designAdditional off-street parkingStriking multi-story glass bayPrivate work-from-home spaceExposed-beam front porchWhite oak floors
- 71 days |
- 479 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Cheney 202-465-0707,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2252030
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 204
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,952
- Total interior livable area: 4,748 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,748
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1388//0857
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2024
Details
- Builder name: OPaL
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Palisades
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $653/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,890
- Annual tax amount: $3,979
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,973,400
$2.82M - $3.12M
$7,663/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $3,100,000-1.6%$653/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Pending sale | $3,150,000+57.9%$663/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $6,500+14%$1/sqft |
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| 4/20/2023 | Sold | $1,995,000$420/sqft |
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| 2/27/2023 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$420/sqft |
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| 2/16/2023 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$420/sqft |
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| 2/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+42.2%$420/sqft |
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| 6/13/2017 | Listing removed | $5,700$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2017 | Listed for rent | $5,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2015 | Sold | $1,402,500+3.9%$295/sqft |
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| 4/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,349,500+196.6%$284/sqft |
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| 6/2/1994 | Sold | $455,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,073 | -- |
| 2024 | $77,073 +455.2% | $1,692,440 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $13,881 +5.3% | $1,633,080 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $13,189 +1.7% | $1,551,590 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $12,973 +1.8% | $1,526,280 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $12,738 +37.7% | $1,498,580 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $9,250 +9.9% | $1,425,470 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $8,416 +9.9% | $1,358,780 +39.7% |
| 2016 | $7,657 +2.6% | $972,560 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $7,467 +8.5% | $949,850 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $6,879 +9.9% | $905,560 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $6,262 +9.8% | $904,880 -5.4% |
| 2012 | $5,705 | $956,150 |
| 2011 | $5,705 +21% | $956,150 -0.1% |
| 2010 | $4,715 +10% | $957,290 +10.3% |
| 2009 | $4,287 +15.1% | $867,880 +5.5% |
| 2007 | $3,725 +5.2% | $822,820 +8.8% |
| 2006 | $3,540 -10.7% | $756,000 +18.4% |
| 2005 | $3,963 +12% | $638,290 +35.3% |
| 2004 | $3,538 +12% | $471,870 +8% |
| 2003 | $3,159 +25% | $436,930 +49% |
| 2002 | $2,527 | $293,242 |
| 2001 | $2,527 | $293,242 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: The Palisades
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Key Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10MacArthur High SchoolGrades: 9-10Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Key
- Middle: Hardy
- High: Wilson Senior
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20007
- The Palisades
- 4892 Macarthur Blvd NW



