This is the first public offering of 3231 Reservoir Road, NW since it was built in 1937. Sold privately to family friends ten years ago, the current owners completely renovated and expanded the house in 2015. This stately house has charm, light, and views. It is also flexible and versatile. With up to five bedrooms and a modern kitchen/family room, it makes a wonderful family house including both spaces for entertaining and for privacy. Located on top of the hill in Georgetown’s East Village, this house has pleasant views of the town and sky, and wonderful southern light. The first floor consists of an entry hall with storage, a formal dining room, a wonderful eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, attached open family room and walks out to the terraced private garden. A laundry room and powder room are also on this floor. The second level has a cheerful living room and a library/bedroom with en suite bath. The third level includes the primary bedroom with ensuite bath and custom closet cabinetry, two more bedrooms and a hall bath. The lower level is an in law suite with private entrance, daylight, full bath, kitchenette, and storage room. The is a detached one-car garage accessed by the alley and the owners have approved plans to add a room above the parking.
TownhomeProperty Type
1937Year Built
3,091 sq ftLot Size
$1,140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jamie Peva• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
•202-333-3320 (broker)
•info@wfp.com (broker)
Bought with Nathan Julian Guggenheim• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,091 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
2,630
Year built
1937
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
1280 0071
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-3/GT
GT
Georgetown Residential House Zone 3
The purposes of the Georgetown Residential House R-3/GT zones are to: Protect the Georgetown National Historic Landmark District and its historic character, buildings, and open space in a manner consistent with the goals and mandates of the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, and the Old Georgetown Act, approved September 22, 1950 (64 Stat. 903; D.C. Official Code 6-1201-1206); Protect the integrity of contributing buildings, as that term is defined by the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978; Recognize the compatibility of any development with the purposes of the Old Georgetown Act and the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978; Limit permitted ground coverage of new and expanded buildings and other construction to encourage a general compatibility between the siting of new or expanded buildings and the existing neighborhood; and Retain the quiet residential character of these areas and control compatible nonresidential uses.
Zone overlays
Georgetown
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 - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Space For Rooms, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 655
Improvement Assessed Value: $920,690
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,232,290
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,630
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 372
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 283
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $17,457
Tax Assessed Value: $2,152,980
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $17,457
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
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
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: South on Wisconsin Avenue, left on Reservoir
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,630
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,091 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2014
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1280 0071
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
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Schools
Hyde-Addison Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Hardy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
MacArthur High School
Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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