Welcome to this distinguished brick Colonial Revival residence designed by renowned DC architect Edmund Dryfuss and lovingly maintained by its original owners. Showcasing a classic center-hall floor plan, symmetrical façade, and timeless craftsmanship, this gracious home presents a rare opportunity to update and personalize a property of exceptional character in one of Washington, DC's most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, the home features generously proportioned living spaces ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming foyer leads to an elegant living room with fireplace and an expansive formal dining room, both enhanced by newly refinished hardwood floors. The main level also includes a comfortable family room and a spacious table-space kitchen awaiting your vision. Upstairs, the primary suite offers an en-suite bath and walk-in closet, complemented by three additional well-sized bedrooms and a hall bath. The lower level provides excellent flexibility with a recreation room, fifth bedroom, full bath, separate laundry area, and abundant storage. A walk-up attic offers additional storage and potential for future expansion. Outside, enjoy a private patio, beautifully landscaped gardens, and driveway parking for two or more vehicles. Ideally located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the coveted Wakefield neighborhood of Northwest Washington, this home is just moments from the Tenleytown-AU and Van Ness-UDC Metro stations, Whole Foods, neighborhood shops, and the restaurants along Wisconsin and Connecticut Avenues. Enjoy easy access to parks, recreational amenities, highly regarded DC Public Schools, including nearby Murch Elementary, and several of the area's premier private schools. A rare opportunity to create your dream home in an exceptional location. * * * Improvements include newer roof * * * Windows Replaced * * *
Est. $6,101 per month, based on comparable rentals
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Welcome to this distinguished brick Colonial Revival residence, masterfully designed by renowned Washington architect Edmund Dreyfuss and cherished by its original owners. Showcasing a classic center-hall floor plan, a stately symmetrical façade, and...
enduring architectural craftsmanship, this exceptional home presents a rare opportunity to renovate and personalize a property of remarkable pedigree in one of Washington, DC’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Offering five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, the residence is defined by generously scaled rooms and a gracious layout ideal for both comfortable daily living and sophisticated entertaining. A welcoming foyer introduces an elegant living room with fireplace and a spacious formal dining room, both enhanced by newly refinished hardwood floors. The main level also features a comfortable family room and a large table-space kitchen ready to be transformed to suit modern tastes.
The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, along with three additional well-proportioned bedrooms and a hall bath. The versatile lower level offers a recreation room, fifth bedroom, full bath, separate laundry area, and abundant storage. A walk-up attic provides additional storage and exciting potential for future expansion.
Outside, a private patio and beautifully landscaped gardens create a tranquil setting for outdoor enjoyment, while a driveway accommodates parking for two or more vehicles. Rich in character, scale, and architectural significance, this is a rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional home in a premier Washington location.
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Sale and tax history for 3633 Appleton St NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2268068
Jul 7, 2026
Sold
$1,430,000
$432/sq ft
Jun 16, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,430,000
$432/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,949 (+1.8%)
$713,040 + $646,610
$1,359,650
2024
$4,864 (+1.7%)
$705,880 + $635,640
$1,341,520
2023
$4,781 (+1.5%)
$702,360 + $607,040
$1,309,400
2022
$4,710 (−49.4%)
$670,770 + $579,700
$1,250,470
2021
$9,311 (+101.7%)
$654,190 + $532,760
$1,186,950
2020
$4,616 (+3.7%)
$641,200 + $530,590
$1,171,790
2019
$4,450 (+1.8%)
$597,020 + $524,900
$1,121,920
2018
$4,370 (+2.1%)
$577,960 + $523,710
$1,101,670
2017
$4,279 (+6.1%)
$577,960 + $523,710
$1,101,670
2016
$4,034 (+7.7%)
$549,200 + $530,190
$1,079,390
2015
$3,747 (−32.6%)
$417,530 + $535,420
$952,950
2014
$5,558 (−21.2%)
$381,270 + $560,920
$942,190
2013
$7,053 (+99.8%)
$381,270 + $560,920
$942,190
2012
$3,529 (−0.2%)
$379,880 + $518,930
$898,810
2011
$3,535 (−3.3%)
$361,000 + $536,940
$897,940
2010
$3,655 (+4.8%)
$370,580 + $528,680
$899,260
2009
$3,488
$384,560 + $542,990
$927,550
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,775 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,316
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
1975 0020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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.
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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st 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: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial, Full, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1350
Improvement Assessed Value: $646,610
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Architect Name: Edmund Dryfuss
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $713,040
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,316
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 358
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 992
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $4,949
Tax Assessed Value: $1,359,650
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,949
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: MURCH
Middle Or Junior School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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: Reno Road to Appleton Street.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,316
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1975 0020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murch Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Deal Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Jackson-Reed High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
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