MOVE IN READY OR EASY UPDATING IN PALISADES with beautiful views over the Potomac River basin. Classic, solid, four square, brick Colonial with loads of potential. Move in ready or lightly update. Or build your dream home in the heart of one of DC’s most coveted neighborhoods. Estate sale by one family owner since it was constructed. The home has been updated around 2015 and has hardwood oak flooring in very good condition on the 1st and 2nd floors. Three bedrooms, one full on the 2nd floor. Lower level has another full bath with an opportunity for another walk out bedroom, au pair/in-law suite. Approx. 12 foot ceiling on lower level – great for a gym, playroom or large bedroom conversion. Main level has updated kitchen opening to sun-filled family room and a half bath. A den, separate dining room and living room with wood-burning fireplace complete the first floor. Additional bedroom or play room option in attic level with staircase in place. Forced air cooling and heating throughout. Convert this house easily to a 5 bedroom or add off the back for a spacious. A pool is easily added with plenty of rear yard space. Sizeable shed with attached 2 vehicle carport are easily accessed off the wide rear alley. Large, level rear yard with the opportunity to add a large pool, ADU or just a big yard. Lot is fairly good size with 6,860 sq ft. (approx. 50ft x 137ft). The property is also an investment with excellent long term rental income potential. Rear alley accessed parking for 2 cars off street. Close proximity to fabulous restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and a short walk/bike ride away are some of the best restaurants and shops around including Claudio’s Table, Et Voila, Black Salt, and Sweet Agave. The nearby amenities also include: Key Elementary School, Community Preschool of Palisades, Palisades Montessori, Fletchers Boat House, Palisades Rec Center, Palisades Library, Sibley Hospital, the post office and a farmer’s market each Sunday morning. Or if you prefer the serenity of DC’s finest parks, you are only steps away from the Potomac River, C&O Canal, Capital Crescent Trail and Battery Kemble. Experience the walkability to local schools, and all that Palisades has to offer. Located minutes from top private schools including Beauvoir, Lab School, Washington International School, The River School, and The Field School. Just mins to MD & VA! Also, DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan calls for zoning changes that will lead to a wider range of housing options in our neighborhoods in the future. This means that some areas within ANC3D that are currently single-family home zones could be converted to zones that allow multi-family housing or mixed-use with retail on the first floor and residential above. Thus, adding to the value of the property. Please contact listing agent to schedule or schedule via ShowingTime
For sale
$1,199,000
5620 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
3beds
2,918sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
6,860 Square Feet Lot
$1,177,600 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate dining roomThree bedroomsLarge level rear yard
- 19 days
- 1,027
- 77
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew O'Neill 301-801-1166,
O'Neill Realty Advisors, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2283630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 744
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Has Laundry
Features
- Built-in Features, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,918
- Total interior livable area: 2,918 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,174
- Finished area below ground: 744
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,860 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 feet of frontage and 137 feet in depth appro x
- Features: Cleared, Rear Yard, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1451//0840
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 2015
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: $411/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,142,350
- Annual tax amount: $9,651
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Exclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,177,600
$1.12M - $1.24M
$6,302/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000$411/sqft |
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| 10/4/2019 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Price change | $4,000-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2018 | Listing removed | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/6/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,250$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,651 +1.5% | $1,135,420 +1.5% |
| 2025 | $9,505 +1.2% | $1,118,210 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $9,394 +3.6% | $1,105,210 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $9,071 +6.2% | $1,067,230 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $8,540 +1.4% | $1,004,700 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $8,421 +1.9% | $990,680 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $8,267 +6.1% | $972,530 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $7,789 +5.4% | $916,370 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $7,392 +5.3% | $869,680 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $7,018 +41.7% | $825,690 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $4,954 +67.8% | $800,930 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $2,953 +0.2% | $764,920 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $2,947 +6.4% | $762,530 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $2,769 -50% | $793,360 |
| 2011 | $5,538 +142% | $793,360 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $2,288 +10% | $803,070 +6.3% |
| 2009 | $2,080 +15% | $755,350 +3.2% |
| 2007 | $1,809 +5.2% | $732,090 +9.4% |
| 2006 | $1,719 -10.8% | $669,260 +18.1% |
| 2005 | $1,927 +12% | $566,710 +25% |
| 2004 | $1,721 +12% | $453,520 +6.4% |
| 2003 | $1,536 +25% | $426,220 +49% |
| 2002 | $1,229 +0.4% | $286,051 +0.3% |
| 2001 | $1,224 | $285,076 |
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Neighborhood: The Palisades
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.






