#DCDC2207560, Jeffrey S Ganz, Listing office: Century 21 Redwood Realty
1601 N Portal Dr NW Washington, DC 20012
Property details
About 1601 N Portal Dr NW
Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 🛏️ 6+ Bedrooms | 🛁 6.5 Bathrooms | 🚗 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 🏡 0.25 Acre Lot A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DC’s Best-Kept Secrets Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DC’s most serene and sought-after enclaves. Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece. From the outside, the wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vision for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. With a layout conducive to 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, expansive living and dining areas, a sunroom, plus a private accessory unit or in-law suite, the bones are in place for a dream transformation. Highlights: Tremendous Square Footage on Two Levels Plus an Attached Bonus Unit Rare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor Potential Oversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street Parking Premier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring Surrounded by $1.8M–$2.3M+ Homes in One of DC’s Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether you’re an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesn’t just offer space—it offers scale, setting, and serious upside. Rarely does a lot of this size and configuration come to market in the 20012 ZIP code. Build the Dream. Reimagine the Classic. Own the Cornerstone. Schedule your private tour today and unlock the possibilities
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $259
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,085
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take 16th St to N Portal Dr NW in Washington. MD-97 S/Georgia Ave. Slight right onto 16th St. Enter the traffic circle. Exit the traffic circle onto N Portal Dr NW
- Year Built: 1957
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 4,821 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2207978
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
- Office Phone: (240) 480-1616
- Office Email: dave.kolakowski@therealbrokerage.com
- Listing Agent: Eboneese M. Thompson
- Agent Phone: (240) 480-1616
- Agent Email: eboneese@tphgsellsdc.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 27, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,200,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,133,960 | $10,085 |
2022 | $1,037,470 | $8,818 |
2021 | $986,350 | $8,383 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Shepherd Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•7800 14th St NW
9
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.8 mi
•8330 Grubb Rd
4
Woodlin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2101 Luzerne Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $128,571. The most common annual income of people living in Washington, DC is $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1601 N Portal Dr NW
The listing price of 1601 N Portal Dr NW property is $1,250,000.
The property 1601 N Portal Dr NW is a house located in Washington, undefined, 20012.
Active Listing: 1601 N Portal Dr NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1601 N Portal Dr NW are: Shepherd Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Rock Creek Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Woodlin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Silver Spring International Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Takoma Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Center City Public Charter School - Brightwood (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), District of Columbia International School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Coolidge High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Paul Public Charter School - International High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $10,085 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 27, 2022 for $1,200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1601 N Portal Dr NW has 6 bedrooms and 6 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1601 N Portal Dr NW is 4,821 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1601 N Portal Dr NW is 1957.
This home is located at 1601 N Portal Dr NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20012 in the Colonial Village / Shepherd Park / North Portal Estates neighborhood. This 4,821 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
The number of homes for sale in Washington, DC increased by 52.7% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $634,869 and the average listing age was 78 days.