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$1,250,000
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1601 NORTH PORTAL DRIVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20012

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
7
Total Baths
6
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,821
SqFt
$259
/SqFt
1957
Built
Subdivision:
COLONIAL VILLAGE
County:
WASHINGTON
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
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1601 NORTH PORTAL DRIVE NW1601 NORTH PORTAL DRIVE NW1601 NORTH PORTAL DRIVE NW
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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 DC’s Best-Kept Secrets Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DC’s 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 DC’s Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether you’re an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesn’t 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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Price 
$1,250,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,821 sqft
Total Baths 
7
Full Baths 
6
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.25 Acres
Year Built 
1957
MLS® Number 
DCDC2207978
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$10,533
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 hours agoListing first seen on site
5 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.25
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
GarageAttached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3223
SqFt Below 
1598
Stories 
Two
Style 
Split Level
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R-1A
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water Heater
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central AirElectric
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Natural GasCentral
Main Level Bedrooms 
5
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Pool Features 
None
Community Features
School District 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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