*** PRICE JUST REDUCED | EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN KENT/PALISADES *** Beautifully renovated and filled with natural light, this spacious Kent/Palisades dream home offers an all-too rare combination of move-in ready comfort, flexible living space, private outdoor areas, convenient off-street parking, and future expansion potential. And, it's above-the-street setting with southern exposure provides many benefits, including open views, abundant natural light, excellent privacy, and a quiet sense of retreat. Comprised of 3425 finished SF of living space, this home provides multiple comfortable and flexible spaces ideal for everyday living, entertaining, gardening, and play. The main level features inviting living and dining spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and easy access to an extra large deck and fully fenced, level yard. The upper level includes a primary bedroom suite with tree-top views and a newly renovated spa-like ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and recently renovated hall bathroom. The fully finished, windowed lower level adds valuable flexibility with a bright recreation room, comfortable bedroom, newly renovated full bath and kitchenette, gym space, laundry, and storage that is well suited for guests, au pair or in-law use, work-from-home needs, or extended living. For daily living, the home is especially convenient from the rear, with alley-accessed off-street parking for up to three cars. This rear entry is the way the current owners typically come and go, offering an easy alternative to the more formal front approach. The property also features an expansive fenced yard, a partially covered deck, and a separate accessory studio/office. With only approximately 13% lot coverage, the property offers meaningful room for a pool or future expansion while preserving generous outdoor space. Recent significant improvements ($140k+) include a renovated kitchen, renovated primary bath, renovated lower-level bath and kitchenette, refinished hardwood floors, roof replacement, HVAC replacement for upper level and accessory building, hot water heater replacement with on-demand appliance, renovated hall bathroom, fresh interior paint, updated fixtures and hardware, and lead remediation. (Prior to moving in, the sellers tested for lead in the paint, water and soil; all discovered issues were remediated.) Also, this home holds an interesting piece of history, having briefly been the home to a Secretary of State, and includes an old connection to the White House switchboard. Just two blocks from the restaurants, shops, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities of the Palisades, this home offers a compelling blend of location, land, light, privacy, flexibility, and long-term value.
Under contract
$1,900,000
5045 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
4beds
3,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
8,755 Square Feet Lot
$1,830,100 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gym spaceEat-in kitchenBeautifully renovatedSuper brightSun-filled charmerIn-law suite with kitchenette
- 109 days |
- 1,002 |
- 55 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzanne Parmet 301-674-1700,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2247626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Six Burner Stove, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic/House Fan, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Casement, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Finished,Full,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Concrete,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Screen, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,401
- Total interior livable area: 3,297 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,238
- Finished area below ground: 1,059
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Alley Access, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sloped, Mixed Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1437/E/0034
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation, Slab, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Kent
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $576/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,045,560
- Annual tax amount: $13,907
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Tonal Exercise System
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,830,100
$1.74M - $1.92M
$7,319/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,900,000$576/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2247626 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $1,900,000-7.3%$576/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2247626 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $2,049,000-5.8%$621/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2247626 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,175,000+8.8%$660/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $2,000,000+11.2%$607/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2042910 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$546/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+38.9%$546/sqft |
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| 7/11/2006 | Sold | $1,295,000$393/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,907 +9.8% | $2,014,290 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $12,665 +9.8% | $1,966,560 +36.4% |
| 2023 | $11,539 +3.6% | $1,441,570 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $11,134 +1.3% | $1,388,620 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $10,993 +2% | $1,369,680 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $10,780 +8.9% | $1,343,970 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $9,895 +1.8% | $1,237,470 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $9,721 +0.7% | $1,216,140 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $9,651 +2.6% | $1,207,070 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $9,403 +2.2% | $1,177,690 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $9,200 +2.8% | $1,152,580 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $8,948 -8.6% | $1,121,770 -7.9% |
| 2012 | $9,784 | $1,218,590 |
| 2011 | $9,784 -1.7% | $1,218,590 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $9,957 +0.5% | $1,238,960 +0.5% |
| 2009 | $9,906 +6% | $1,232,960 +9.9% |
| 2007 | $9,342 +71.7% | $1,121,570 +20.2% |
| 2006 | $5,440 -8.9% | $932,760 +11.3% |
| 2005 | $5,974 +12% | $838,430 +3.5% |
| 2004 | $5,334 +12% | $810,300 +34.6% |
| 2003 | $4,762 +25% | $601,890 +41% |
| 2002 | $3,810 +25.4% | $426,874 +23.2% |
| 2001 | $3,037 | $346,368 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kent
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Key Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10MacArthur High SchoolGrades: 9-10Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20016
- Kent
- 5045 Cathedral Ave NW
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