MID-CENTURY MODERN in The Palisades! On the Potomac River side of iconic Macarthur Blvd, close to all the trails, towpaths, vistas of the Potomac River. A lovely south-facing yard leads from the Patio to a 2-car parking area off of secluded Bending Lane. This home offers Living/Dining Room with Fireplace opening to the flagstone Patio, a renovated light-filled Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Three and a Half Baths, Laundry Room, and more. Adjacent to all The Palisades offers. .. shops, restaurants, community gatherings, a small-town neighborhood feel in the midst of the Nation's Capital!
TownhomeProperty Type
1962Year Built
4,215 sq ftLot Size
$571Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Whitman• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Est. $6,389 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4848 Reservoir Rd NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 20, 2026
Sold
$1,370,000
$571/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2274160
Jul 30, 2026
Listed
$1,370,000
$571/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$1,370,000
$571/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2250036
Apr 23, 2026
Sold
$1,350,000
$563/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$1,375,000
$573/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,375,000
$573/sq ft
+44
Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath semi-detached home with 2 private parking spaces, designed by renowned DC architect and preservationist Grosvenor Chapman. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac yet just minutes from downtown, this sun-filled home offers the perfect blend of city convenience and private outdoor living. It is truly an oasis in the city. You will love this backyard space in the charming Palisades neighborhood, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Large sliding doors lead to a semi-covered slate patio and landscaped lawn. Enjoy separate entrances from both Reservoir Road and Bending Lane. This house has been well cared for and the exterior has been freshly repainted. The kitchen features granite countertops and wood cabinetry with ample pantry space, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. It is equipped with a GE gas range, electric oven, French-door refrigerator with water dispenser and ice maker, microwave, and dishwasher. The living and dining area features a gas fireplace, ceiling fan, hardwood floors, and expansive views of the fenced backyard. The upper level is bright and comfortable. The primary bedroom includes a bathroom with a walk-in shower, 48” vanity, and patio doors opening onto a private balcony overlooking the lawn. Two additional bedrooms and a renovated full hall bath with soaking tub complete the upper level. Large closets throughout all floors. The lower level includes a large renovated full bathroom and a versatile fourth bedroom, perfect for guests, an office, in-laws, or additional living space. A spacious, clean, bright recreation room with washer and dryer offers flexible space for storage, fitness, work, or play. The house includes central HVAC, LED recessed lighting installed throughout, hard-wired smoke and CO detectors, exterior security cameras with LED lighting, mini blinds, and whole-home wiring for cable and high-speed internet. A new water heater has recently been installed in the basement. The property also features an enclosed yard with patio and lawn, private rear driveway parking for two cars on a quiet cul-de-sac, and a 10x6 storage shed. The home includes an Ecobee smart thermostat. Just minutes to downtown DC and Bethesda, enjoy access to restaurants, scenic nature trails and the Potomac River. Don’t miss this rarely available opportunity!
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2004072
Oct 13, 2021
Sold
$1,200,000
$500/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2021
Listed
$1,290,000
$538/sq ft
+62
Welcome home. You will love this 4 bedroom. 3. 5 bath semi-detached home designed by renowned DC architect and preservationist Grosvenor Chapman. This home is truly an oasis in the city, just minutes from downtown. Fully remodeled (just 3 years ago), the kitchen features granite counters and wood cabinets making it ideal for entertaining. It has an ample pantry and is equipped with a GE gas range, electric oven, french door refrigerator with water dispenser and ice-maker, microwave, and dishwasher. The living/dining room features a gasfireplace, ceiling fan, hardwood floors and wall-to-wall views of your in-town retreat. Large sliding doors lead from the living room to a well lit semi-covered slate patio and lawn in a fenced yard. The upper level is bright and comfortable, with wall-to-wall carpeting. The primary bedroom has a renovated bathroom and patio doors opening onto a private balcony overlooking the lawn. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs and a renovated full bathroom. All bathrooms feature brand new fixtures, vanities, exhaust, and tub/shower. The primary bathroom features a 48” vanity with a walk-in shower. The upstairs hall bath features a soaking tub. The lower level includes a large renovated full bathroom and a large fourth bedroom; perfect for live-in help, in-laws, guests, office, or a den. A spacious, clean, bright “rec-room” has a new washer/dryer and endless possibilities for storage or play. Complete with new (2 year old) central HVAC, LED recessed lights installed throughout, hard-wired smoke/CO detectors, external security cameras and LED lights, mini blinds and wired for cable/internet throughout. Then to complete your oasis an enclosed yard with patio and lawn. Private parking for two cars in the rear driveway on a quiet cul-de-sac, and ample guest parking in front and even a 10x6 storage shed off the driveway. All kitchen and laundry appliances on an extended warranty. Ecobee thermostat. Roof is 6 years old.
Public Records
Jun 7, 2017
Sold
$700,000
$292/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,598 (+2.1%)
$637,280 + $633,600
$1,270,880
2024
$10,379 (+3.7%)
$634,120 + $612,730
$1,246,850
2023
$10,008 (+34.9%)
$630,950 + $590,120
$1,221,070
2022
$7,418 (+1.5%)
$606,040 + $571,340
$1,177,380
2021
$7,307 (+2.8%)
$571,840 + $300,830
$872,670
2020
$7,111 (+3.4%)
$569,040 + $290,650
$859,690
2019
$6,875 (+4.3%)
$539,330 + $269,460
$808,790
2018
$6,593 (+15.7%)
$517,630 + $257,970
$775,600
2017
$5,698 (+5.8%)
$483,550 + $259,330
$742,880
2016
$5,385 (+3.3%)
$483,550 + $259,330
$742,880
2015
$5,214 (+5.9%)
$433,460 + $251,310
$684,770
2014
$4,922 (+7.1%)
$368,790 + $280,480
$649,270
2013
$4,597 (+9.7%)
$368,790 + $280,480
$649,270
2012
$4,192 (+10.0%)
$380,360 + $262,640
$643,000
2011
$3,810 (+10.0%)
$375,600 + $276,330
$651,930
2010
$3,464 (+10.0%)
$384,090 + $287,660
$671,750
2009
$3,149
$388,210 + $297,600
$685,810
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,215 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1962
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
1387 0072
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 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.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Ideally located between Macarthur Blvd and Canal Road. .. .
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,215 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1387 0072
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Key Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Hardy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
MacArthur High School
Public 9-10 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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