Perfectly located in the heart of Chevy Chase DC, in the desirable Lafayette School District. This truly special home combines classic charm and details with modern updates. Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. A large living room with abundance of natural light and a gas fireplace welcome you to this beautiful home. The gracious dining room is connected to the gourmet kitchen which follow a spacious deck, ideal for family dinners or receptions. A powder room and a beautiful "atrium" office or sunroom complete this level. Upstairs boasts three large bedrooms and two full baths. From the master bedroom a stairway leads up to a fully finished attic space that can be used as a fashionista's dream "walk up closet", a studio, an office, or den. The finished lower level offers space for recreational, or guest needs complete with a full bath, laundry/storage area and even a "mudroom/dog washing station" as you exit to the large, fenced backyard. You will also find an auxiliary bonus space (currently set up as a gym/yoga studio) with a private entrance attached to the rear of your own detached garage. Still more room for expansion too (if needed). Just a few blocks to Rock Creek Park or Lafayette Elementary School and Park with playgrounds, tennis courts and new community center and Broad Brunch Market. A truly a special place to live!
Open Sunday 1-4pm - A truly special home in the heart of Chevy Chase DC, this center hall colonial lives deceptively large while combining classic charm and details with modern updates. Hardwood floors throughout the dining and living room, the main level boasts a gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with a large deck off it, powder room, as well as an "atrium" office or sunroom to complete this space. Upstairs the wood floors continue to three large bedrooms and two baths. The master bedroom features an en-suite bath with dual sinks, and also a stairway leading up to a fully finished attic space currently used as a fashionista's dream "walk up closet" (but could be an office, a den, a bedroom/nursery)! On the lower level, you find plenty of finished space, a large bathroom, laundry area, and even a "mudroom/dog washing station" as you exit to the fenced rear yard! The cherry on top of the sundae - an auxiliary bonus space (currently set up as a yoga studio) with a private entrance attached to the rear of your own detached garage. This is a MUST see, do not miss your opportunity on this very unique home with so many special spaces and touches!
MRIS #DC10055777
Dec 15, 2017
Sold
$899,000
$389/sq ft
Nov 1, 2017
Pending
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Sep 19, 2017
Listed
**
$389/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000203851
Dec 15, 2017
Sold
$899,000
$389/sq ft
Sep 19, 2017
Listed
$899,000
$389/sq ft
+25
Classic solid brick Colonial on one of the most desirable streets in Chevy Chase! Just 2 blocks to Lafayette School/Park & 5 to the Avenue! Foyer, living room w gas fireplace, dining room, renovated kitchen w breakfast bar, plus main level den/solarium with powder room. 3BRs & 2FBs up. Finished attic w skylight & storage. Walk out LL rec room, 3rd FB. Det garage w workshop. Garden shed/office.
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,713
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2019 0002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 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.
Lot Features: Private, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: Auxiliary "Artist/Yoga/Speakeasy/Workshop" area with electrical to the rear of garage structure - separated w/ back entry
Land Assessed Value: $559,070
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,713
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 96
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $7,119
Tax Assessed Value: $1,060,150
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $7,119
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: LAFAYETTE
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: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From Chevy Chase Circle, east on Western, right on Rittenhouse, house is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,713
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1996
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2019 0002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lafayette Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Deal Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Jackson-Reed High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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