This captivating 1936 center hall colonial home showcases timeless elegance with modern updates. It offers over 3,000 square feet of living space spread across four finished levels, featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and generous living areas. As you approach the house, you'll find a brick walkway leading to the covered entrance. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a spacious foyer leading to the back of the home, reflecting the true essence of a center hall colonial layout. On the right, there's a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and an original mantel, while on the left, you'll discover a large formal dining room with chair rail molding and an original built-in china cabinet, setting the stage for elegant gatherings. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and now features an island with an induction cooktop, tile floor, granite countertops, ample cabinet storage, and French doors leading to the back patio and detached garage. Additionally, there’s a versatile additional room (den, playroom, or office) and a half bath on the first level. Moving to the second level, you'll find a sizable primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and a bonus room that could serve as a play area, an office, or even a fourth bedroom on this level. A flexible finished third level provides ample space for an office, guest bedroom, or playroom. The lower level includes a family room with built-in shelving, laundry facilities, a storage area/workshop, a toilet closet, and a walkout exit to the rear. Outside, the backyard features a fully fenced yard with a patio, a parking pad, and a detached garage. The central location of this property offers the best of both worlds—a quiet suburban lifestyle with abundant green space, just minutes away from all the amenities of downtown DC.
* * Offer Deadline: Monday, September 19th at 5:00pm * * Welcome to 1421 Kalmia Road NW! This gracious brick 1936 center hall colonial has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining all of its period charm. Spanning nearly 3000 square feet over four finished levels, this four bedroom, three bathroom home, has space to spare. Head up the brick pathway through the covered entrance and you’ll find yourself in a spacious foyer running through to the back of the home. To your right is a big living room with a vented gas fireplace and original mantel. To your left is a large formal dining room with chandelier, chair rail molding and the original built-in china cabinet. This opens onto the completely remodeled kitchen featuring an island with an induction cooktop, tile floor, granite countertops, wall oven and microwave, loads of cabinet storage and french doors to the back patio. At the back of the house is a cozy paneled den and a half bath. On the second level is a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms, a second full bath and a wonderful sleeping porch that has been enclosed to create a sunny bonus space, perfect for an office, study, studio or playroom. There’s even a cedar closet! The finished third level offers more bonus space. The lower level has a family room with built-in shelving, laundry, a storage area/workshop, a toilet closet and walkout exit to the rear. The backyard has it all: a fully-fenced yard with a patio, a tiered lawn, a parking pad and a detached garage. Central location allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds here: a quiet suburban lifestyle with endless access to green space that's located just minutes to all the downtown DC amenities. Open House: Saturday 09/17 and Sunday 09/18 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm both days.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2770 0036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-1B
Residential House Zone 1B
The purposes of the R-1A and R-1B zones are to: Protect quiet residential areas now developed with detached houses and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for those purposes; and Stabilize the residential areas and promote a suitable environment for family life.; The R-1B zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on moderately sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
Lot Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $432,700
Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Gleneig
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,619
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 514
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 524
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $7,033
Tax Assessed Value: $892,360
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $7,033
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SHEPHERD
Middle Or Junior School: DEAL
High School: JACKSON-REED
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: 16TH ST NORTH, RIGHT ON KALMIA RD, HOME ON LEFT
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2021
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2770 0036
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shepherd Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Deal Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
Jackson-Reed High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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