$1,675,000

It is rare to find a home that has been this lovingly updated and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 40+ years. Charming with original details and restored woodwork and moldings -- truly turn-key with four bedrooms, three full and one half baths -- all nestled on a tree-lined… Read More street in Chevy Chase, DC. Full of original character and thoughtful bespoke updates, this home offers comfortable and spacious living in one of DC's most desirable and convenient neighborhoods. The brick and stone exterior exudes classic Tudor detailing, and the covered front porch beckons you inside. The spacious foyer opens to a light-flooded space with gleaming hardwood floors that reveal a direct sight line to the rear of the home. The classic layout features the ample formal dining room with custom built-ins and a large living room with a fireplace and french doors that open to a breezy, screened-in porch overlooking your dreamy and private backyard oasis. The renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in peninsula opens with counter seating to the adjacent bright and airy family room with custom built-ins and a powder room for guests is in the hallway. The second level delivers a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated en suite full bath, two more bedrooms, and a renovated full bath with a tub. The third floor, fully carpeted with exposed beams has the the 4th Bedroom, a sitting room, closets & storage and darling niche for reading or play. The lower level offers even more flexible living space with a full bath, family / great room and a large, tidy storage and work shop and laundry room. The lush and green backyard is the ultimate in privacy -- thoughtfully planted for year-round blooming of trees, shrubs and flowering plants -- a dreamy paradise for dining, grilling, play and bird watching. The tidy, detached 2-car garage offers room for parking, storage, or even a future home gym, office or ADU; a 240V Charge Point car charging station is installed. Enjoy the convenience of being just blocks from Connecticut Avenue and local favorites like Politics & Prose and the last independent movie house in DC, The Avalon Theater; award-winning dining at Buck's, Comet Pizza, Opal, Wheelhouse, and Call Your Mother Bagels; local shops and boutiques; numerous green spaces and parks with tennis and sport courts; the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and Friendship Heights with the new Trader Joe's, Total Wine, Bloomingdale's, Metro's Red Line, medical offices, and more. Just 10 miles to National Airport, 6 miles to downtown DC and easy access to numerous commuter routes like Military Road, I-495, Connecticut Avenue, 16th Street, and River Road. This gem delivers move-in ready perfection in an ideal spot. Welcome Home! Read Less

Courtesy of LISA B RESCH, Compass 301-298-1001

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 12, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,145

Lot Size

0.14 Acres

Year Built

1930

MLS Number

DCDC2275132

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: City/County, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished

Building

Built in 1930, Living area: 3145, Levels: 4, Construction Materials: Brick, Combination

Cooling

Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Solar On Grid

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened

Fence

Rear

Fireplaces

1 fireplace

Floors

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Hot Water, Heat Pump(s), Radiator

Interior Features

Built-Ins, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Lot

0.14 acres

Property

Excellent, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Garden/Lawn, City

Roof

Architectural Shingle, Shingle

Sewer

No Septic System

Taxes

Annual Amount: $12,168, Lot: 67, Year: 2026, Zoning: R

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Windows

Double Hung

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