RARE SECOND CHANCE ALERT! - Step inside this beautifully maintained Brightwood residence where thoughtful updates, timeless style, and everyday comfort come together in a truly special way. From the moment you arrive, the striking navy exterior and welcoming curb appeal set the tone for a home that stands out while still feeling warm and inviting. Inside, natural light pours through windows on three sides, highlighting rich hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and elegant plantation shutters that elevate every space. The main level offers an effortless flow designed for both entertaining and daily living, anchored by a chef-inspired kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, custom tilework, generous cabinetry, and an oversized island perfect for gathering. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with a spacious primary suite complete with a stylish en suite bath, along with two additional bedrooms and a well-appointed full hallway bath. Each space is comfortable, bright, and thoughtfully designed for flexibility. The fully finished walk-up lower level is a true extension of the home’s living space, offering a private fourth bedroom and full bath, along with a versatile lounge area enhanced by custom built-in bookcases and abundant storage. Whether used as a guest suite, recreation room, or home office, it’s a space that adapts easily to your needs. Out back, enjoy a rare city retreat with a rear deck overlooking the yard and an additional side yard that creates extra breathing room, privacy, and a more suburban feel—an uncommon find in DC. A detached one-car garage plus additional parking pad add everyday convenience that truly sets this home apart. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Brightwood, this home offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful residential setting just moments from Fort Slocum Park’s wooded trails, neighborhood favorites along Kennedy Street, and convenient access to transit and city life. It’s a home that has been cared for, loved, and thoughtfully improved—ready for its next chapter.
TownhomeProperty Type
1937Year Built
2,622 sq ftLot Size
$357Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by John Strock• Real Broker, LLC
•855-450-0442 (broker)
•dmvbroker@therealbrokerage.com (broker)
Bought with Molly Branson• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.
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: Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener
Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 860
Irrigation Water Rights
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $608,820
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Composite
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Exterior Information
Gutter System, Sidewalks
Fencing: Rear
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $348,020
Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Gleneig
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,563
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 100
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 760
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $7,353
Tax Assessed Value: $956,840
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $7,353
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
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
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WHITTIER
Middle Or Junior School: IDA B. WELLS
High School: COOLIDGE
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: To reach 5809 3rd Pl NW, Washington, DC 20011 from the nearest major highway, you will take Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and exit onto Maryland Route 97 South Directions from I-495 to 5809 3rd Pl NW. Head south on Georgia Avenue towards Silver Spring, crossing the District of Columbia line, where the road becomes Georgia Ave NW. Continue south for several miles, then make a right turn onto Missouri Ave NW. From Missouri Ave NW, quickly turn right onto 8th St NW, and then make a prompt right turn onto Quackenbos St NW Directions from I-495 to 5809 3rd Pl NW. Follow Quackenbos St NW east until you reach 3rd Pl NW, where you will turn left to find your destination on the left side of the street Directions from I-495 to 5809 3rd Pl NW.
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,563
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,622 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2019
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3291 0082
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whittier Education Campus
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Coolidge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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