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$1,290,000
● House - Off Market

5212 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20016
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,549 Ft²
$7,161
Est. Monthly
2.90%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades.

The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen's floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a  200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops.

*Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021*

Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck  (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).
Unit Size
1,549 Ft²
Days on Market
63 days
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$855
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$655
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 2 years ago (Bright MLS #DCDC2200466)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 4, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 2, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 13, 2025 Listed by Compass $1,325,000
Listed by Compass

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 2012
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 2
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 15
  • Basement Type: 8
  • Basement Area: 587
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 59
  • Porch Type: 36
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,795
  • Total Building Area: 1,797
  • Gross Building Area: 1,797
  • Building Area: 1,210
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,210
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PALISADES
  • Land Acres: 0000000087
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 012
  • Legal Description 1: SQUARE 1417 LOT 0048 NBHD: PALISADES

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: District of Columbia Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 000902

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1-B

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 05-0547
  • Parcel: 1417- -0048
  • Block: 1417
  • Lot: 48
  • Municipality: WARD 3
  • Latitude: 38.9264
  • Longitude: -77.1036

    Address

  • Full Address: 5212 Macarthur Blvd Nw
  • Address - House Number: 5212
  • Street Segment Direction: NW
  • Address - Street Name: Macarthur
  • Address - Suffix Type: Blvd
  • State: DC
  • City Name: Washington
  • Carrier Code: C067
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2506
  • Zip Code: 20016

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $758,856
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0785
  • Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 94
  • Final Value: 1,352,608
  • High Value: 1,458,847
  • Low Value: 1,246,370

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $892,770
  • Market Land Value: $548,360
  • Market Improvement Value: $344,410

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $892,770
  • Assessed Land Value: $548,360
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $344,410
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5212 Macarthur Boulevard Northwest built and last sold?
The property at 5212 Macarthur Boulevard Northwest was built in 1900 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5212 Macarthur Boulevard Northwest is $1,316,562.
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