Open cancelled as offer accepted. This 1877 historic treasure is one of the few single family homes in Mount Pleasant. Architect Victor O Mindeleff designed the home for Dr. Cecil French, a veterinarian and naturalist, and it is known around Mount Pleasant as "the zookeeper's house". Atop a hill overlooking Rock Creek Park and just uphill from the National Zoo - this amazing detached "cottage" has been gloriously reimagined. Thoughtfully renovated - everywhere you look is uplifting and pretty. Enter the elegant foyer with large coat closet, which opens to a spacious living room surrounded with windows - leading through French doors to an enchanting wraparound porch. Gracious dining room for large gatherings - inviting and bathed in leafy views. The kitchen is a showstopper. Completely redone with kitchen island and breakfast bar, high end appliances, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry and wonderful extra cupboard area with pull out shelves and significant storage, and new windows! Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room with wall of built-ins for an entertainment center. Charming powder room on main level. Simply an amazing owners suite with large windows and a stunning ensuite luxury marble bath, with custom cabinets, fabulous hardware and large steam shower. Expanded and renovated closet with storage space galore. Owner's suite also has a desk nook AND a private balcony overlooking the neighborhood! Two more bedrooms on this level and another newly done beautiful hall bathroom! New roof in 2016, two zone heating and cooling added, brand new water heater and a great deal more in renovations and upgrades. The owners also added a brick patio and walkways, landscaped the yard and added new bushes, trees, perennial plants, a picket fence and arbor, and a play area with playset! Large fenced yard in front of the house too! Expansive outdoor area for hosting friends - a large welcoming patio or enjoy the wraparound porch. Wonderful neighborhood - the corner is called "Klingle Triangle" with a group of friends and neighbors who hold a block party every year and enjoy many neighborhood gatherings year round. Steps to Rock Creek Park, walk to two Metro lines, a few blocks to the zoo, and a quick walk to Mount Pleasant Street, including award winning restaurant and coffee house Elle, Purple Patch, the Saturday Farmer's Market and many wonderful restaurants and shops. Open Saturday 2-4 and Sunday 1-4.
Single-familyProperty Type
1877Year Built
6,196 sq ftLot Size
$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Judy Cranford• Cranford & Associates
•202-471-4100 (broker)
•judy@cranfordassociates.com (broker)
Bought with Emily Sower• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Farmhouse style home built prior to much of Washington.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Randall Proctor
Redfin Associate agent
Big front covered porch/patio area is a plus.
16 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Randall Proctor
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2021 Klingle Rd NW
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2197220
May 19, 2025
Sold
$1,575,000
$754/sq ft
Apr 26, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$1,435,000
$687/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004499076
Oct 21, 2011
Sold
$659,000
$316/sq ft
Sep 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2011
Listed
$649,000
$311/sq ft
+39
$46k Price Improvement!!! Charming, det farm hse/cottage on 6200 sf crnr lot w/ priv veranda to watch world go by. 3/2.5 w/ wd flrs, ts country kit, liv rm w/ gas frpl (orig. mantel), French drs to so. style, wrap-around porch, huge MBR w/ walk-in clst and lg MBA w/ sep. shwr, dbl vanities, . Hiking/biking trails of Rk Crk Pk, Metro bus, Natl Zoo
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,196 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,886
Year built
1877
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2618 0016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
RF-1
Residential Flat Zone 1
The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Family Room Off Kitchen, Wood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 270
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $581,680
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Wrap Around, Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $501,980
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,886
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 68
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 202
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $8,450
Tax Assessed Value: $1,083,660
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $8,450
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BANCROFT
Middle Or Junior School: DEAL
High School: JACKSON-REED
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Park on Rosemount St - property at the intersection of Rosemount Ave and Klingle Rd. ..
Location Type: Near National Park
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,886
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,196 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1877
Year Renovated: 2019
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2618 0016
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bancroft Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Deal Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Jackson-Reed High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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