$1,290,000

beds

baths

half bath

1,549

square ft

5212 Macarthur Boulevard Nw

Washington, District Of Columbia 20016

Closed / MLS #DCDC2200466 / Single Family / Palisades

Listing information updated 8/4/2025 at 4:01pm

Welcome to 5212 MacArthur Blvd, built in 1900, lovingly renovated and expanded, this home is a blissful retreat in the heart of the Palisades. The inviting front porch leads to the main level, which features hardwood flooring, the living room flows to the dining room and continues to the stunning chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gas range, and custom cabinetry with plentiful storage. The kitchen's floor to ceiling windows and french doors open up to the back deck and the beautifully landscaped yard. A pantry, coat closet, and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs the primary bedroom is a true respite, the large room opens up to a 200 sq ft private deck and has a custom walk-in closet. The primary en-suite bathroom is luxurious and modern with a wood double vanity, ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in between the two bedrooms for added convenience. The second bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, the design is a revamp of the classic white subway and hexagon floor tiles. The basement has an incredible amount of storage. The current owner uses the space as a home gym. There are two off-street parking spaces next to the home. This is a truly unbeatable location, you can watch the 4th of July Parade from your front porch. Nestled among all the city living essentials along MacArthur Boulevard, three blocks from the Palisades Recreation Center, four blocks from Key Elementary, and less than a mile to Battery Kimble Park, Palisades Library, the year-round Sunday Farmers Market, and the many highly acclaimed restaurants and shops. *Tax record square footage does not reflect the addition in 2021* Kitchen renovation and addition (2021), back deck and second floor deck (2021), primary bathroom addition (2021), electrical heavy up (2021), new roof (2021), landscaping (2021), new washer/dryer and relocation (2021), second full bathroom renovation (2023), new siding (2023), new Pella windows (2023).

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Exterior Lighting,Street Lights

Basement:

Connecting Stairway,Interior Access,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Unfinished,Poured Concrete

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

125 Years

Parking Spaces:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,549

Lot Size:

3795.00 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.09

Internal Features:

Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,858

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

20016

City:

Washington

County:

Washington

Schools

School District(s):

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Exterior Lighting,Street Lights

Basement:

Connecting Stairway,Interior Access,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Unfinished,Poured Concrete

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

125 Years

Parking Spaces:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,549

Lot Size:

3795.00 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.09

Internal Features:

Tax Amount:

$7,858

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

20016

City:

Washington

County:

Washington

School District(s):

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 202.386.6330

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