#DCDC2190778, Rachel P Levey, Listing Office: Compass
5501 Macarthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20016
Property details
About 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW
Beautifully modernized 1923 Kent/Palisades home sits atop an elevated corner lot facing Cathedral Avenue. This turn-key home has been meticulously updated and maintained, both interior and exterior. A complete renovation in 2005 added a primary bedroom and en-suite bath, an expanded gourmet kitchen, a first floor powder room and a second living room. New HVAC, new kitchen cabinets, new appliances, a natural quartzite counter, and stunning marble herringbone backsplash among many other beautiful and practical improvements were part of the most recent renovation in 2023. Upon entering the home, you will see all the main level rooms, all well proportioned and well defined but seamlessly flowing together. Upstairs, the primary bedroom with en-suite bath provides a private treetop view, in addition to three more bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level with a large recreation room, custom storage, laundry area, a separate room that can be used as an office or for guest overflow, and a full bathroom gives the homeowners plenty of flexible space. The home's mature trees create privacy and, along with a terraced yard and professionally landscaped perennial garden, the flagstone patio offers more space to entertain. A three-car parking area adds to the ease of living in a neighborhood within walking distance to many restaurants, schools, and commercial attractions. Close to the towpath, Palisades Recreation Center, Capital Crescent Trail, and Fletcher's Boathouse, this south-facing, sun-filled home offers the best of city living while also close to nature in one of the best neighborhoods in DC. A truly special home!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone, Tile/Brick
- Interior: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Brick, Wood, Screen, Gas/Propane
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Lighted Parking, Alley,Driveway,Off Street
- Exterior: Stone Retaining Walls, Sidewalks, Gutter System, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Chimney Cap(s)
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,850,000
- Price/SqFt: $602
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,607
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Directions: Driving North on MacArthur Blvd. turn right onto Cathedral Ave. , the home is the first property on the left. The front entrance is on Cathedral Ave. (not MacArthur Blvd.).
- Year Built: 1923
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,071 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2188566
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (301) 304-8444
- Listing Agent: Benjamin Clark Pate
- Agent Phone: (724) 312-3481
- Agent Email: benjamin.pate@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 01, 2005 | Home Sold | $1,200,000 |
Jul 20, 2004 | Home Sold | $550,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,196,740 | $9,607 |
2022 | $1,173,200 | $9,303 |
2021 | $1,169,810 | $9,294 |
2020 | $1,159,640 | $9,213 |
2019 | $1,148,060 | $9,122 |
2018 | $1,124,360 | $8,933 |
2017 | $1,112,430 | $8,839 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Key Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•5001 Dana Pl NW
9
Mann Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•4430 Newark St NW
9
Stoddert Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•4001 Calvert St NW
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 $204,544. The majority of Washington, DC residents have income $200k+ annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW
The listing price of 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW property is $1,850,000.
The property 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW is a house located in Washington, undefined, 20016.
Active Listing: 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW are: Key Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Stoddert Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Westland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hardy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wilson High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Duke Ellington School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorktown High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,607 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 1, 2005 for $1,200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW is 3,071 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW is 1923.
This home is located at 5501 Macarthur Blvd NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20016 in the Northwest neighborhood. This 3,071 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,850,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between March and April 2025 increased by 60.7%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 77 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $635,346.