Spectacular property, nestled on a ⅓ acre lot and proximate to larger estates, 3045 Chain Bridge Road NW is a park-side jewel of a home, and presents an exceptional opportunity for refined, private, unpretentious living. The house has everything: 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, a home office, a home theater, recreation room, custom wine cellar, two car garage, indoor outdoor living spaces all next to a glorious garden with fabulous lush views from every window. It is very rare to have this much garden, accessible to a glorious public park. You have your own personal oasis right in the city. The property is fully fenced, and has its own gated access to Battery Kemble Park (which is famous for its sledding and dog park. ) Boasting excellent flow for entertaining, the main level offers gracious living areas with lots of place to sit, enjoy the view. The living room, library, and solarium are three connected overlooking the garden through a huge plate glass window. Those rooms seamlessly connect to the dining room, and a beautiful deck, creating a perfect space for gatherings and outdoor dining. The gourmet kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances and a custom designed breakfast nook. It is beautifully designed with built in table at one end and TV hang out sitting room on the other. The primary suite is a sanctuary of luxury, boasting a spa-like ensuite bathroom, a private deck, his and hers closet space. The additional bedrooms are generously sized three total on the second floor (with home office) and two more on third floor. This layout offers versatility for guests, home offices, or personal hobbies. The long driveway offers quick off street parking, and goes down to a play space and entry to the attached 2-car garage. There is plenty of room for bikes, kids games, and a spot for catering if a big party is hosted. Then there is the magnificent garden that boasts signature plants, mature trees, a stone patio on multiple levels. It is so gracious, beautifully thought out, and feels like you are in the country. Many happy parties have taken place in this garden space. Chain Bridge Road is one of the oldest streets in the city, with long history pre-Civil War at the top of the city next to Battery Kemble. It is very convenient to Wesley Heights and Spring Valley shopping, is walkable to the Palisades library, restaurants and shops along MacArthur Blvd. This location is 15 minutes from Reagan Airport and 25 minutes to Dulles International Airport. Experience the epitome of refined living in this meticulously crafted home, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered. This gracious sanctuary awaits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Connie Carter• Compass
•202-448-9002 (broker)
Bought with Ben Roth• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Set on an oversized lot bordering Battery Kemble Park on one of Washington's most sought after streets, this Colonial's exquisite renovation has combined classic styling with cosmopolitan elegance throughout rooms perfect for formal and casual living. Spectacular Gourmet Kitchen with every possible luxury and beautiful master suite. 6 BR, 4 full, 2 half BAs.
*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
6
Baths
5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,640
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
1427 0044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-1A/CBUT
CBUT
Chain Bridge Road/University Terrace Residential House Zone 1A
In addition to the purposes of the R-1A zone, the purposes of the Chain Bridge Road/University Terrace Residential House (R-1A/CBUT) zone are to: Provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on large lots; Preserve and enhance the park-like setting of the area by regulating alteration or disturbance of terrain, destruction of trees, and ground coverage of permitted buildings and other impervious surfaces, and by providing for widely spaced residences; Preserve the natural topography and mature trees to the maximum extent feasible in a residential neighborhood; Prevent significant adverse impact on adjacent open space, parkland, stream beds, or other environmentally sensitive natural areas; Limit permitted ground coverage of new and expanded buildings and other construction, so as to encourage a general compatibility between the siting of new buildings or construction and the existing neighborhood; and Limit the minimum size of lots so as to prevent significant adverse impact on existing infrastructure, especially on traffic and pedestrian safety, and to achieve the other purposes listed in this subsection.
Zone overlays
Chain Bridge/University Terrace
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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Terrace
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Hung
Building Winterized
Exterior Information
Awning(s), BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area
Fencing: Fully, Wrought Iron
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Private
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,237,990
Soil Types: Manor-Gleneig
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 650
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,750
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $20,307
Tax Assessed Value: $2,473,040
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $20,307
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: KEY
Middle Or Junior School: HARDY
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
Cross Street: Loughboro
Directions: North on Foxhall Road, left on Loughboro, left on Chain Bridge. House is on left
Entry Floor Number: 1
Location Type: Middle Of Block
Road Responsibility: Public
Road Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,640
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2020
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1427 0044
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Key Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Hardy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
MacArthur High School
Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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