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1601 North Portal Drive NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20012
  • $1,250,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 16 Days
  • ID#: DCDC2207978
UPDATED: 58 min ago
$1,250,000
  • 6
    BEDS
  • 0.25
    ACRES
  • 6
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 4,821
    SQFT
  • $259
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1957
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 6+ Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 0.25 Acre LotA Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DCs Best-Kept SecretsWelcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DCs 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 UnitRare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor PotentialOversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street ParkingPremier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver SpringSurrounded by $1.8M"$2.3M+ Homes in One of DCs Quietest, Leafiest NeighborhoodsWhether youre an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesnt 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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1601 North Portal Drive NW WASHINGTON, DC 20012

  • Price: $1,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 16 Days
  • Updated: 58 min ago
  • ID#: DCDC2207978
6
Beds
6
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.25
Acres
4,821
SQFT
$259
$/SQFT
1957
Built
Neighborhood:
Colonial Village
County:
Washington
School District:
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Property Description
Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 6+ Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 0.25 Acre LotA Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DCs Best-Kept SecretsWelcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DCs 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 UnitRare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor PotentialOversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street ParkingPremier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver SpringSurrounded by $1.8M"$2.3M+ Homes in One of DCs Quietest, Leafiest NeighborhoodsWhether youre an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesnt 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
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Split Level Construction Materials Brick Garage Spaces 2.00 Garage Type Garage - Front Entry Garage YN Yes Parking Types Attached Garage Pool No Pool Soil Types Chillum-Urban Land Complex Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 3223 Basement Fully FinishedFront EntranceGarage Access Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 1598 Below Grade Unfinished Area 535 Cooling Central A/C Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Heating Central Heating YN Yes Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 5

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Foundation Details Pilings Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803963031618 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 10533.00 Tax Lot 76 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning R-1A

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Burkhart Realty Group | Coldwell Banker Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-07-12T17:53:15.37.
 
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