5521 POTOMAC AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC

List Price
$4,075,000

Three-story house with a covered porch, partly screened by a large tree and surrounded by landscaped flower beds.
Covered balcony overlooking the Potomac River and wooded shoreline.
Kitchen with a dark stone island opening into a wood-trimmed hallway and front entry.
Dining room with a glass-top table, upholstered chairs, and warm wood trim.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, dark countertops, and an arched opening to a wood-trimmed room.
Kitchen with cream cabinets, a stainless steel Wolf range, and a multicolored tile backsplash.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, dark countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wood-paneled ceiling.
Bright kitchen with white cabinetry, colorful tile backsplash, dark counters, and a window-side breakfast nook.
Built-in bar with stained-glass cabinet doors, a wood countertop, sink, and wine refrigerator.
Sunlit living room with large garden-facing windows, a red accent chair, gray sofa, and built-in cabinetry.
Living room with large garden-facing windows, a red accent chair, and a dark gray sofa.
Home office with built-in bookshelves, a long desk, upholstered chairs, and sunlight through a wood-trimmed window.
Built-in mudroom with white bench seating, open shelves, wall hooks, and woven baskets.
Living room with built-in shelving, a sectional sofa, hardwood floors, and three tall windows.
Living room with a white sectional, hardwood floors, and a decorative wood-beamed ceiling.
Open wooden staircase and landing with metal railings, hardwood floors, and large windows.
Bedroom with a white bed, hardwood floors, patterned rug, and tall windows, viewed through wood-framed sliding doors.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a wood-topped island, and wood-framed sliding panels.
Bathroom with a freestanding tub, double vanity, and glass-enclosed shower.
Staged bedroom with a white upholstered bed, teal accent wall, and desk beside tall windows.
Bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, green mosaic tile band, turquoise walls, and white vanity.
Staged bedroom with an upholstered bed, three windows, and a desk beneath one window.
Interior landing with an open timber staircase, wooden railings, and tall sunlit windows.
Living room with a vaulted ceiling, expansive wood-trimmed windows, and leather and upholstered seating.
Furnished living room with tall windows, hardwood floors, and a cable-railed stair opening.
Bedroom with a large bed, built-in white cabinetry, and sunlight through an arched window.
Staged bedroom with neutral bedding, a woven bench, wood furniture, and several windows with Roman shades.
Bedroom with wooden bunk beds, a single bed, and an arched window with blue curtains.
Bright bathroom with a tall arched window, white hexagonal floor tile, and a metal-leg sink.
Upstairs landing overlooking a stairwell, with wood-and-metal railings and several wood-trimmed windows.
Living room with exposed brick, a central brick column, cream sectional, and tall curtained windows.
Basement living room with exposed brick columns, a beige sofa, leather chairs, and a tiled floor.
Stone-paved courtyard with wooden planters, dark-framed windows, and a metal roof.
Living room with exposed wood beams, skylights, cream seating, and an adjoining wood-cabinet kitchen.
Stone patio beneath a leafy arbor, with a raised flower bed and glass doors.
House front with a covered porch, peaked entry gable, flower beds, and a large tree.
Covered porch with white railing and columns beside a large tree, overlooking a distant landscape.
Gray house and courtyard framed by wooden gates, with a covered passage and detached outbuilding.
Aerial view of a Potomac Avenue property beside wooded riverfront, with a bridge in the distance.
Aerial neighborhood view with a wooded river, bridge, and distant Washington, D.C., skyline.

5521 POTOMAC AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC

List Price
$4,075,000

Overlooking the Potomac River in the heart of Washington's coveted Palisades community, Potomac Avenue NW is a beautifully restored Arts & Crafts home that captures sweeping water views while preserving the character of its early-20th-century origins. Originally built in 1915, the residence underwent a comprehensive modern renovation and expansion in 2011 in collaboration with The Levine Group, carefully rebuilding the home's infrastructure while honoring the architectural details that give it its enduring character. From the street, the home presents a timeless silhouette, anchored by a welcoming full-width front porch that overlooks the surrounding greenery and distant river vistas. A winding flagstone path bifurcates the circular front lawn framed by a combination of landscaping and hardscaping for an elegant approach to the towering three-story facade. The interiors are a showcase of expert workmanship and thoughtful preservation, with custom millwork reclaimed from an antique Pennsylvania barn reworked into a radiant golden hue. High ceilings, graceful archways, and stained glass by local artisans establish a sense of warmth and authenticity from a bygone era. Many original double-hung windows were painstakingly restored with updated mechanics to preserve their historic proportions while improving functionality. The main level unfolds with a series of inviting living spaces designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. An elegant entry hall revolves around the focal-point floating staircase and opens into generously proportioned formal living and dining rooms with effortless flow. The former has a wall of built-ins crafted by Jaeger & Ernst master carpenters framing the archway, while the latter features a fireplace with vintage tile-surround, infusing warmth into those elegant dinners. In a nod to contemporary lifestyle preferences, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Custom inset cabinetry sitting flush with the coffered ceiling juxtaposes the professional appliance suite including a commercial glass-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range, Viking convection microwave and warming drawer. A substantial wraparound center island opens into the ethereal family room, featuring a custom built-in Tansu and a wall of glass, allowing the room to be flooded by natural light. A unique galley-style office and generous mudroom complete the main level. At the top of the staircase is a gallery offering sweeping river views. It leads into the primary suite, an oasis occupying its own wing. The bedroom opens, via custom glass pocket doors, into a private dressing room with full cabinet-grade storage and an island, then into the spa-like primary bath showcasing a freestanding tub and walk-in shower, and a generally soothing ambiance. Two additional bedroom suites are generously proportioned and feature more than ample closet space. The dramatic staircase then wraps around the central atrium into the spectacular top level, where three additional unique bedrooms share a common hall bath. The piece de resistance is a large sitting room at the front of the home, opening onto a covered balcony granting unparalleled unbroken vistas of the verdant canopy and roaring rapids below. A functional entertaining space, the lower level comprises a recreation room with a rough-in for a future kitchenette, optional fitness area, full bathroom and rough-in for laundry facilities, along with ample storage. A detached studio is tucked away at the rear of the property, adjacent to the private parking pad. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, and built-ins with fridge elevate the space up to the lofty standard set by the main residence.

6
beds

6
baths

5,064 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.13 Acres lot

Kara Sheehan

Kara Sheehan

Daniel Heider

Daniel Heider

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms6
  • Total bathrooms6
  • full bathrooms5
  • half bathroom1

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area5,064 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area5,064 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.13 Acres
  • MLS® IDDCDC2282718
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1915
  • NeighborhoodNW Washington, DC
  • Architecture StylesCraftsman, Other
  • School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Exterior

  • STORIES4
  • water SourcePublic
  • PoolNo Pool
  • parkingDriveway
  • HEAT TYPERadiator
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral A/C
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureBrick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • Disability FeaturesOther

Financial

  • Sales Price$4,075,000
  • Real Estate Tax $26,324/yr
  • Zoning R-1B
Covered balcony overlooking the Potomac River and wooded shoreline.

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