$2,500,000

5201 38TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20015

  • 3,348sq ft
  • 7Beds
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Active

Key Details

Description

Newly Transformed - A Legendary Chevy Chase DC Estate Returns to the Market! Designed by celebrated Washington architect A.H. Sonnemann - the visionary behind Meridian Mansions on 16th Street - and built by George S. Rees in 1918, this magnificent 4-level, 4,505 sq. ft. Mediterranean Revival residence is one of Chevy Chase DC's most storied homes. After 35 years in the same family and a new chapter of inspired stewardship, this corner-lot masterpiece has been thoroughly and thoughtfully reimagined for today's most discerning buyer. Step through the gracious gabled portico into a sunlit foyer where the home's historic character immediately announces itself. The main level has been beautifully updated: refreshed hardwood flooring flows throughout, recessed lighting creates a warm and luminous atmosphere, and the renovated kitchen - strikes the perfect balance between culinary functionality and timeless elegance. Beyond the kitchen, a charming sunroom with its beautifully restored original windows catches the morning light and opens seamlessly to the outdoors. A rare covered dining terrace extends the living space further, perfectly suited for alfresco meals and evening entertaining. No detail of comfort has been overlooked. A brand-new, whole-home HVAC system - replacing the original radiator heating - ensures year-round climate control with modern efficiency, quietly running behind walls that still speak the language of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The upstairs bathrooms have been fully updated, each finished with refined fixtures that complement the home's elevated aesthetic. The lower level was taken down to the studs and reimagined for contemporary living. What was once a garage is now a fully finished retreat featuring a spacious family room, full bath, wet bar and two additional bedrooms, that can be utilized as a gym or however you see fit. French doors open directly to a professionally designed hard scaped terrace - one of three distinct outdoor spaces - ideal for entertaining, play, or quiet evenings by the fire. Upstairs, the second level offers three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, with a light-filled sitting rooms adjoining the primary suite - perfect for a home office or additional closet space. The third floor, renovated in 2002, provides two additional bedrooms and a full bath - perfect for guests, offices, or creative studios. Nearly every window was replaced with Pella windows in 2004 for efficiency and light, while the sunroom retains its original glass, honoring the home's historic soul. With seven true bedrooms, 4.5 baths, four finished levels, and multiple outdoor living spaces - including a dining terrace, side-yard entertaining patio, and a sun-filled Harrison Street entry garden - this is a rare opportunity to own an architect-designed landmark where historic elegance and modern livability are finally, perfectly aligned. Welcome Home!

Listing Courtesy of: EXP Realty, LLC

Location

Features

  • Days on market: 19
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • List Date: June 10, 2026
  • Subdivision: CHEVY CHASE
  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Appliances:
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Middle School: DEAL
  • Bathrooms: 4 full , 1 half
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Total taxes: 13,769
  • Basement Type:
  • Listing ID: DCDC2265856
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Architecture Style: Mediterranean

Schools

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Rating Name Type Level Grades Address
NA Private Elementary PK-7 2422 K St NW, Washington, DC20037

Grade Span: PK - 7

Admission: Private

Address: 2422 K St NW, Washington, DC20037

Phone: 202-495-0507

Teachers: 6

Students: 20

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-6 2700 27th St NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: PK - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 2700 27th St NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-387-2700

Teachers: 11

Students: 71

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 3825 Klingle Pl NW, Washington, DC20016

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 3825 Klingle Pl NW, Washington, DC20016

Phone: 202-460-9076

Website: http://www.annunciationschool.net/

Teachers: 21

Students: 121

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 60% Male / 40% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 4300 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4300 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-529-0900

Teachers: 27

Students: 383

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 57% Male / 43% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 1-11 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington, DC20012

Grade Span: 1 - 11

Admission: Private

Address: 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington, DC20012

Phone: 301-593-4343

Teachers: 4

Students: 21

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-5 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Grade Span: KG - 5

Admission: Private

Address: 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Phone: 202-678-1515

Teachers: 10

Students: 71

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary KG-5 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Grade Span: KG - 5

Admission: Private

Address: 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Phone: 202-678-1515

Teachers: 6

Students: 83

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary KG-8 5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW, Washington, DC20015

Grade Span: KG - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW, Washington, DC20015

Phone: 202-966-6682

Teachers: 39

Students: 508

Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-12 2001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 2001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-829-3700

Teachers: 44

Students: 478

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 46% Male / 54% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 5608 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC20015

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 5608 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC20015

Phone: 202-232-2233

Teachers: 2

Students: 2

Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 210 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 210 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-355-4498

Website: http://www.chds.org/

Teachers: 35

Students: 203

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 54% Male / 46% Female

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NA Private Elementary 2-6 725 8th St SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: 2 - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 725 8th St SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-878-6917

Teachers: 3

Students: 12

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-6 201 Allison St NW Ste B, Washington, DC20011

Grade Span: KG - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 201 Allison St NW Ste B, Washington, DC20011

Phone: 202-722-1520

Website: http://www.cfmschool.org/

Teachers: 12

Students: 104

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary KG-12 3742 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC20019

Grade Span: KG - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 3742 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC20019

Phone: 202-575-0027

Teachers: 18

Students: 160

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 301 A St SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 301 A St SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-294-4799

Teachers: 2

Students: 4

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-362-8882

Teachers: 44

Students: 333

Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-1 4473 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: PK - 1

Admission: Private

Address: 4473 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-966-7747

Website: http://www.franklinmontessori.com/

Teachers: 4

Students: 8

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 2000 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC20009

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 2000 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC20009

Phone: 202-244-0639

Teachers: 15

Students: 42

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-12 4200 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC20016

Grade Span: PK - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4200 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC20016

Phone: 202-295-6127

Teachers: 149

Students: 1053

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-8058

Teachers: 1

Students: 3

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-3350

Website: http://www.visi.org/

Teachers: 46

Students: 509

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: / 100% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 19 I St NW, Washington, DC20001

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 19 I St NW, Washington, DC20001

Phone: 202-336-7100

Website: http://www.gonzaga.org/

Teachers: 68

Students: 956

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 1325 36th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 1325 36th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-2339

Teachers: 32

Students: 314

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 801 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 801 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-281-2700

Teachers: 7

Students: 44

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 61% Male / 39% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-424-3780

Website: http://www.kirovacademydc.org/

Teachers: 11

Students: 77

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 21% Male / 79% Female

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