- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 4,821 sqft
- 10,850 sqft lot
- $259 per sqft
- 1957 build
Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | šļø 6+ Bedrooms | š 6.5 Bathrooms | š 2-Car Garage + Driveway | š” 0.25 Acre Lot A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DCās Best-Kept Secrets Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DCās 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 $1.8Mā$2.3M+ Homes in One of DCās Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether youāre an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesnāt just offer spaceāit 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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The Building
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Year Built:1957
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Brick
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Split Level
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Levels:2
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Pilings
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Fully Finished, Front Entrance, Garage Access
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Total SqFt Source:Assessor
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Total Below Grade SqFt:2133
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:3223
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:1598
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:535
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:4821
Interior
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Living Area SqFt Source:Assessor
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:5356
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Living Area SqFt:4,821 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Possession:Settlement
Location
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Directions:Take 16th St to N Portal Dr NW in Washington. MD-97 S/Georgia Ave. Slight right onto 16th St. Enter the traffic circle. Exit the traffic circle onto N Portal Dr NW
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Latitude:38.99224000
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Longitude:-77.03677000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.25
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot SqFt:10,850 Sqft
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Zoning:R-1A
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In City Limits:Yes
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Soil Types:Chillum-Urban Land Complex
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (240) 480-1616
- Office phone:
- (240) 480-1616
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:PAR/0078/0076
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Lot:76
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Tax Annual Amount:$10,533
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Tax Assessed Value:$1,290,550
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Year Assessed:2024
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City/Town Tax:10533.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:6
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Bedrooms Main Level:5
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
Baths
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Total Baths:7
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Full Baths:6
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:6.00
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Main Level Full Baths:5
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Central
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Schools
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School District Name:District Of Columbia Public Schools
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Colonial Village
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Senior Community:No
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage - Front Entry
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$1,250,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$6,693
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Taxes | $877 |
Insurance | $343 |
Utilities | $285 See report |
Total | $8,198/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/24/25
Jun 24, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $1,250,000 |

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