3
beds
4
baths
2,431
sqft
Built in
1928
Timeless Elegance in Coveted Forest Hills. A Rare Offering
Rarely available and rich with character, this elegant grand Tudor-style residence is nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Forest Hills—one of Washington’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Built in 1928 the home is a testament to timeless architecture and refined quality craftsmanship, showcasing custom moldings, exquisite built-ins, and tasteful updates throughout.
The gracious floor plan offers large-scale rooms ideal for both sophisticated entertaining and everyday living.
The main level offers an effortless, thoughtfully designed flow, beginning with an expansive sunken living room featuring high beamed ceilings, oversized windows framed by custom built-ins, and a distinctive curved corner fireplace. This inviting space opens directly to a spacious screened side porch—an ideal setting for relaxed summer evenings.
The grand formal dining room, distinguished by a gracefully curved wall—an architectural detail thoughtfully designed by the owner-architect—offers an elegant setting for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. The updated kitchen, complete with a cozy breakfast nook, connects seamlessly to a stunning family room addition with radiant heat—showcasing high ceilings, a raised fireplace, custom built-ins, and a striking wall of glass that opens to a large private stone patio, with steps leading to a beautiful rear yard.
A well-placed powder room off the foyer completes this exceptional main level.
Upstairs, the sun-drenched large primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. Two generously sized secondary bedrooms feature exceptional closet space and are accompanied by a beautifully updated hall bath. A versatile den provides the perfect space for a home office, nursery, etc and a cedar linen closet adds a thoughtful touch of luxury and storage.
A full staircase leads to a large, high-ceilinged fourth level, (attic) featuring a walk-in cedar closet and endless potential for additional living space—whether a playroom, studio, or expanded suite.
The lower level includes a spacious recreation room with exterior access, a full bath, dedicated laundry room with utility tub, utility room and extensive storage.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with both generous front and rear yards, offering ample space for recreation, gardening, or quiet reflection. A rare detached 2-car garage and a wide driveway provide excellent off-street parking—an uncommon luxury in this prime location.
This story book oasis is ideally located a few short blocks from the natural beauty of breathtaking 1,754 acre Rock Creek Park interwoven with the forested trails of Soapstone Valley and also offers easy access to nearby Metro (Van Ness-UDC), shops, restaurants, and local favorites along Connecticut Avenue all only blocks away. . Nearby are esteemed public and private schools, embassies, Hillwood Estate, Pierce Mill, and more—making this one of D.C.’s most desirable residential addresses.
Set on a beautifully landscaped lot and offered as-is, this home presents a truly rare opportunity at an exceptional price to live in timeless style while enjoying the very best of urban and natural surroundings.
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Listing Status:
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Backup
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Date Added:
- March 28, 2025
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13 days ago
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Listing Office:
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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Margaretha C McGrail (703-582-1187)
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Office Phone:
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703-790-1990
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MLS ID:
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DCDC2191578
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Rooms:
- Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Appliances:
- Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry:
- Basement
- Basement:
- Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
- Flooring:
- Solid Hardwood
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Corner, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
- Disability Feature:
- Level Entry - Main, Other
Exterior
- General:
- Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Above Grade, Below Grade
- Style:
- Tudor
Construction
- Roofing:
- Slate
- General:
- Brick, 4, Block
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- County:
- WASHINGTON
Lot
- Zoning:
- R, 2270//0003
- View:
- Trees/Woods
- Current Use:
- 0
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Circuit Breakers
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Margaretha C McGrail
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About Washington, DC
Housing
- Number of Units
- 355,879
- Median Home Value
- $676,049
- Median Rent
- $1,533
59.41%
of
housing units are renter occupied.
10.61% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
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26.04%
- Public Transportation
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22.45%
- Walk to Work
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9.05%
- Work from Home
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38.64%
- Other
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0.89%
The median travel time to work is
21 minutes.
People
- Population
- 676,761
- Median Age
- 35.60
- Median Household Size
- 2.29
Education
- High School
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15.71%
- Associate’s Degree
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2.77%
- Bachelor’s Degree
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26.24%
- Graduate Degree
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36.17%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S.
Census Bureau
but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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