$2,800,000

5801 POTOMAC AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016

  • 5,005sq ft
  • 5Beds
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Active

Key Details

Description

Sunset views, timeless elegance, and a true Palisades neighborhood lifestyle. This exceptional Palisades residence blends a welcoming, traditional floor plan with refined contemporary style - an increasingly rare opportunity in one of Northwest DC's most close-knit and coveted neighborhoods, anchored by the beloved Palisades Recreation Center. Set on a generous quarter-acre corner lot, the home is filled with light and designed to live beautifully every day while effortlessly hosting memorable gatherings. From the front porch, enjoy sweeping sunset views toward Virginia and the Potomac River in all four seasons - a truly special vantage point. The 5-bedroom, 4-bath home lives large across four thoughtfully finished levels and has been superbly renovated with high ceilings, rich mouldings, custom trim, and hardwood floors throughout. At the heart of the home is an Italian gourmet kitchen with European Oak cabinetry, equipped with Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch appliances, Italian countertops, and an oversized breakfast bar - perfect for everything from weeknight meals to entertaining on a grand scale, all overlooking the serene rear gardens. The family room invites relaxation with custom built-ins and a cozy gas fireplace, while the elegant dining room with bay window and gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace offer timeless spaces for gathering. A rare main-level bedroom suite with full bath provides ideal flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or a sophisticated home office. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious bath and beautifully appointed dressing room. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath offer versatility for family, guests, or home offices. The top level provides excellent storage or an ideal au pair suite. The lower level expands the home's flexibility even further, with a potential studio or au pair suite, private rear access, kitchenette, family room, full bath, laundry, and abundant storage. Step outside to an expansive rear deck leading to a private, fenced, landscaped backyard - a peaceful oasis equally suited for quiet mornings or embassy-sized entertaining. An oversized, rear-load two-car garage offers additional storage above and potential for an ADU (check zoning). Note EV charger installed inside garage. Additional highlights include two-zone efficient HVAC for comfort and reasonable utility costs (lower levels HVAC unit brand new in June 2026!), plus recent updates including 2026 interior and exterior painting, refinished floors, and new carpet. Perfectly positioned for an active, connected lifestyle: enjoy daily walks along the Capital Crescent Trail, C&O Towpath, Potomac River, and nearby parks, stroll to Black Coffee and Starbucks, neighborhood restaurants, and shops, and take part in the weekly Palisades Farmers Market and annual Fourth of July parade. Minutes to downtown DC, Georgetown University, American University, Maryland and Virginia commutes, top hospitals, and shopping. Zoned for Key Elementary, Hardy Middle, and Wilson High. Easy access to the Capital Crescent trail from the house, and also to the C&O Canal and Towpath. This is more than a house - it's a rare Palisades lifestyle opportunity. Come experience it in person. Lower levels HVAC unit brand new and ductwork cleaned/serviced in June 2026.

Listing Courtesy of: Compass

Location

Features

  • Days on market: 29
  • List Date: May 25, 2026
  • Subdivision: PALISADES
  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Appliances:
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Middle School: HARDY
  • Bathrooms: 4 full , 0 half
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Total taxes: 20,681
  • Basement Type:
  • Listing ID: DCDC2263930
  • High School: WILSON SENIOR
  • Architecture Style: Colonial

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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