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Washington, DC 20012 1601 North Portal Drive NW

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  • MLS# DCDC2207978
  • 06/25/2025
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  • Beds • 6
  • Full/Half Baths • 6 / 1
  • SQFT • 4,821
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

This is a Short Sale. This transaction requires a 3rd approval on any ratified contracts. Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 6+ Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 0.25 Acre Lot A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DCs Best-Kept Secrets Welcome 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 Unit Rare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor Potential Oversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street Parking Premier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring Surrounded by $1.8M$2.3M+ Homes in One of DCs Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether youre an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesnt just offer spaceit 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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Interior Features for 1601 North Portal Drive NW

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Main Level Bedrooms5
Total Bedrooms6

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths7

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT535
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area3223
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFully Finished, Front Entrance, Garage Access
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1598
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces1

General for 1601 North Portal Drive NW

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Bathrooms Count Main Level6.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level5
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsTake 16th St to N Portal Dr NW in Washington. MD-97 S/Georgia Ave. Slight right onto 16th St. Enter the traffic circle. Exit the traffic circle onto N Portal Dr NW
Full Baths6
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral
Legal SubdivisionColonial Village
Levels2
Living Area4821
Lot Size Square Feet10850.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-11T12:53:30
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG279.24
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameCOLONIAL VILLAGE
Tax Annual Amount10533.0
Tax Assessed Value1290550.0
Tax Lot76
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT5356
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1957
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningR-1A

Exterior for 1601 North Portal Drive NW

# of Attached Garage Spaces2
Foundation DetailsPilings
Garage FeaturesGarage - Front Entry
Land Assessed Value585250.00
Land Use Code
Lot Size Acres0.25
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesChillum-Urban Land Complex
Total Parking Spaces2
Type of ParkingAttached Garage
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

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Aneesa Khan

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Price $900,000
MLS#DCDC2207978
List Date 06/25/2025
Property Type Single Family
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