Legacy Palisades Cape Cod w/ hand-painted cedar shake shingles + adjoining modern guest Carriage House totaling approximately 3,500 finished square feet w/ detached 2-car garage available for the first time in generations - 60(!) years. Wake up each day to relax on the covered front sitting porch overlooking your own secret garden courtyard filled with whimsical perennials - including butterfly bushes, lilacs, azaleas, daylilies, and hydrangeas - surrounding an active Koi pond. The property features a main residence with rich, natural plank oak hardwoods and 3 finished levels steeped in rarely experienced history and allure. Both the Main House and Carriage House are equipped with replaced Central A/C and the plumbing has been upgraded to copper pipes and fittings. The main level offers versatile living areas and elegant window treatments: a comfortable front parlor featuring a modern gas fireplace, a centrally-located Dining Room off the Coastal-inspired Kitchen w/ authentic milled Portland heart pine wood flooring, gas cooking & large prep island with walk-in Pantry, and a rear Florida-styled Sunroom that walks out to a porch overlook (with a connected gas line for a Grill) and adjacent Sun Deck. A spiral-staircase leads to the lower gardens and hot tub, continuing the enchanted feel of natural beauty while hidden from view by a privacy fence. The French Door rear entrance lower-level adds an extra 1,100 sq ft of living space - beginning with an artisan / pottery studio w/ colorful stained glass and a separate pied-à-terre apartment with a 2nd kitchen. The remaining lower-level houses the Washer and Dryer in a galley work area that leads into finished space for use as additional living areas, storage, or a place for hobbies and crafting. Upstairs on the 3rd level are the primary sleeping quarters, featuring two generously-appointed bedrooms separated by a center hall (with access to attic space for additional storage). The insulated fabric walls, magnificent window treatments, and custom built-ins (in the primary bedroom) and window treatments add subtle touches of elegance. The 3rd level contains 2 full bathrooms; the primary bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom that also includes 2 walk-in closets (w/ one cedar-lined). Adjoining the main house is the 1,425 square-foot carriage house, complete with a self-contained (but not fully-separately metered) 728 square-foot studio apartment with cathedral ceilings above a 2-car garage (with Sump Pump and French Drain) accessed from the private, rear alley. The Carriage House has its own, standalone Central A/C, Heating and Water Heater system. The oversized garage has enough room for workbenches and carpentry tools. The top-floor apartment offers an additional living area or can operate standalone as a guest/Au Pair suite, rental property or AirBnB. The apartment comes with its own full kitchen, full bathroom, and walk-in Closet. The carriage house's highlight is an extended Solarium that overlooks the botanical gardens. The carriage house roof system was replaced in 2022 and a declared 10' easement is recorded with Lot 43. Live in one of the best addresses in D.C.'s iconic Palisades neighborhood. Location: minutes to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University and top-rated schools. 15 minutes to Reagan Airport (DCA), downtown Washington, D.C., and The Pentagon.
For sale
$2,750,000
5420 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
4beds
3,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5,737 Square Feet Lot
$2,106,400 Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Active koi pondHand-painted cedar shake shinglesPrivacy fenceCovered front sitting porchCentrally-located dining roomCoastal-inspired kitchenMagnificent window treatments
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jordan Stuart 202-316-5575,
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2258982
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Solarium, Workshop, Efficiency (Additional), Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, French Doors
- Windows: Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,575
- Total interior livable area: 3,467 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,467
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Covered, Parking Space Conveys, Private, Secured, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 697
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Courtyard, Garden
Lot
- Size: 5,737 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Urban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1444//0047
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Carriage House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding, Shingle Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Palisades
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,540,740
- Annual tax amount: $5,674
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Horse Sculpture And Statue Of St. Francis Does Not Convey. Hot Tub Conveys As-is.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,106,400
$1.85M - $2.38M
$1,618/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$793/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2258982 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2017 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2017 | Price change | $1,850+32.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,674 +1.8% | $1,509,890 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $5,574 +1.8% | $1,478,800 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $5,477 +1.6% | $1,426,660 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $5,393 +1.9% | $1,347,530 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $5,293 +2.3% | $1,321,860 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $5,174 +5.7% | $1,293,140 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,895 +9.9% | $1,232,140 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $4,454 +9.9% | $1,185,920 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $4,052 +10% | $1,143,100 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $3,685 +9.8% | $1,102,410 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $3,354 +9.8% | $1,088,890 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $3,054 +9.8% | $1,066,230 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $2,782 | $1,089,160 |
| 2011 | $2,782 -39.5% | $1,089,160 +1% |
| 2010 | $4,599 +10% | $1,078,470 -0.1% |
| 2009 | $4,181 +15% | $1,079,370 +11% |
| 2007 | $3,634 +5.2% | $972,100 +11.4% |
| 2006 | $3,454 -10.8% | $872,290 +50.5% |
| 2005 | $3,871 -12.3% | $579,440 +26% |
| 2004 | $4,414 +43% | $459,780 +7.5% |
| 2003 | $3,086 +25% | $427,900 +49% |
| 2002 | $2,469 | $287,179 |
| 2001 | $2,469 | $287,179 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: The Palisades
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Key Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10MacArthur High SchoolGrades: 9-10Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Key
- Middle: Hardy
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20016
- The Palisades
- 5420 Macarthur Blvd NW
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