Set in the sought-after Kent neighborhood, this beautifully updated residence combines timeless appeal with comfortable, modern living. The gracious, open main level is filled with natural light, while newly refinished hardwood floors and classic built-in shelving bring warmth and polish throughout. Multiple living spaces flow seamlessly to a spacious rear terrace overlooking the deep, lush yard, creating an ideal setting for playing, entertaining, and effortless indoor-outdoor enjoyment. Freshly updated bathrooms, a fully finished lower level with a separate rear entrance, an attached garage, and a circular driveway add to the home’s exceptional functionality. Ideally located in one of DC’s most desirable residential neighborhoods, this home offers convenient access to the C & O Canal and its trails, major commuter routes, and the shops, dining, and amenities of nearby Palisades, Spring Valley and surrounding neighborhoods. There are also several parks and schools within close proximity as well as public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,476 sq ftLot Size
$474Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Pillsbury• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
•202-944-5000 (broker)
•info@wfp.com (broker)
Listed by Ben Roth• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Kent, located between MacArthur Boulevard NW and the Potomac River, is a residential and leafy Washington, DC neighborhood with wooded slopes and mid-century modern homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around MacArthur Blvd NW near Arizona Ave NW, where a low-key strip of local markets, cafes, and everyday services sets the pace. Community pillars include the historic Glen Echo Park arts campus, the Palisades Hub Food Hall, and the C&O Canal’s towpath corridor. Streets curve along parkland edges, with deep lots and a quiet, garden-like streetscape. Architecture leans toward brick Colonials and modernist renovations tucked into the hills. Trail connections and river views shape a calm, outdoors-forward routine.
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Offer insights
5246 Loughboro Rd NW · $1,825,000
$1.82M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.82M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
34 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace
Finished basement with daylight, outside entrance, and connecting stairway
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 4 on the upper level and 1 on the lower level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms: 2 on the upper level and 1 on the lower level
1 half bathroom on the main level
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central and wall-unit heating
Natural gas and electric heating
Central air conditioning and wall-unit cooling
Electric cooling
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with inside access and additional storage
Circular driveway with 3 spaces
4 total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Other foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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CHARMING, TASTEFUL OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MAIN LEVEL ROOMS OPENING TO SPACIOUS TERRACE AND DECK. THE LARGE BACK GARDEN WILL ACCOMMODATE A POOL AND ANY DESIRED SPORT ACTIVITIES. LIVING/FAMILY ROOM WITH PANELED CHIMNEY BREAST AND BOOKCASES. 4 BEDROOMS UP. LOWER LEVEL BEDROOM #5 AND SITTING ROOM OPEN TO BACK GARDEN. RENOVATED KITCHEN & BATHS. . TABLE SPACE BREAKFAST AREA. A MUST SEE!
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
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