Welcome to 1636 Kalmia Road NW, a stately detached brick Colonial offering nearly 4,000 square feet of living space on a spacious corner lot in sought-after Colonial Village. With five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, hardwood floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, a private driveway, and extensive hardscaping, this home offers an impressive combination of space, character, and versatility. The main level opens through a welcoming entry framed by columns and flows into generous living and dining spaces. The expansive living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and opens to a screened-in porch, creating an easy transition to the patio and fenced backyard. The kitchen features appliances replaced in 2023 and connects seamlessly to the dining area, while a powder room adds convenience. Just a few steps up you will find the primary bedroom, complete with a recently renovated walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, plus a separate private office accessible from the rear—ideal for working from home or creating a dedicated flex space. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms and recently renovated bathroom. The lower level adds approximately 1,200 square feet of flexible living space with a family room, additional bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, a second wood-burning fireplace, and direct access to the yard—plenty of room for guests, recreation, a gym, or additional work-from-home space. Outside, the corner lot provides a sense of openness rarely found in the city, with a fenced backyard, extensive hardscaping, patio, screened porch, mature landscaping, and driveway parking. Just steps from Lowell School Park and Shepherd Park, with Rock Creek Park and 16th Street nearby, the home offers easy access to Silver Spring and Chevy Chase while enjoying the residential charm of Colonial Village and all that Upper Northwest DC has to offer.
Colonial Village, located between Arlington National Cemetery and Rosslyn, is a residential and commuter-friendly Washington neighborhood with leafy slopes and garden-style brick apartments. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Key Bridge–M Street NW gateway, where river views, café patios, and a steady Metro-to-trail flow set the pace. Architectural cues lean early-20th-century: tidy brick walk-ups, shaded courtyards, and small landscaped greens that soften the street grid. The Custis Trail stitches daily routines to the Potomac overlooks and the broader regional path network. Nearby cultural anchors like The Kennedy Center and the Watergate complex add a distinctly Washington backdrop. Dining and coffee rituals often orbit independent standouts such as Compass Coffee and District Taco in the Rosslyn–Georgetown orbit.
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Offer insights
1636 Kalmia Rd NW · $1,495,000
$1.49M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.49M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two fireplaces
Fully finished basement with rear entrance
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the main level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Detached home
Brick construction
Parking
Driveway parking (3 spaces)
Total of 3 garage and parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Other foundation type
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Fee simple ownership
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful 1940's brick Colonial home in the sought-after Colonial Village neighborhood of Upper Northwest, DC. Step inside this rare jewel with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, and updates throughout. As you walk in, the main level of the home features an expansive light-filled living room with fireplace and access to screened-in porch, updated kitchen with granite breakfast island open to dining room. Up a few stairs is the primary bedroom suite with bath, private home-office space and walk-in closet. The second floor of the home has an additional 3 large bedrooms, a full bath and a hall walk-in closet. The spacious lower level of the home is walk-out level and offers an additional light-filled family room, full bath, laundry area, large rec. room with fireplace and 5th bedroom with French doors. An additional private home office is accessible from the rear. The backyard has a brick patio perfect for entertaining and a fenced-in yard. The home has a circular driveway as well as a 3-car driveway. This superb location is down the road from Rock Creek Park, and minutes from downtown Silver Spring, MD and a straight shot down 16th Street to shopping and the vibrant restaurant scene of Washington, DC. And for the kiddos, the home is walkable to the Lowell School playground (next door) as well as Shepherd Park and soccer field. In-boundary for Shepherd Elementary, Deal Middle, and Wilson High School.
BRIGHT MLS #1001385431
Apr 21, 2017
Sold
$1,040,000
$266/sq ft
+25
OPEN SAT 3/4 & SUN 3/5 1-3PM. Big Personality! Not your Ho Hum House! This House Sparkles!Renovated kitchens and bathrooms, freshly painted, tucked and fitted for its next lucky owner!Versatile floor plan which lends itself to a multitude of possibilities. It even has an office with a separate outside entrance!Close to Silver Spring Metro and a short walk to Rock Creek Park. YOU WILL LOVE!
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-1A zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on large lots.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Washington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1636 Kalmia Rd NW
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,450,000 and $1,650,000.
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