Charming Kentucky limestone home in the heart of Chevy Chase with all the lovely pre-war character paired with thoughtful recent, high-end renovations. Fine attention to detail with every update. Newly renovated chef's kitchen with tons of prep space. Great room with original 8inch oak peg floors and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Dreamy window lined sunroom/den. First floor primary suite with newly renovated spa like bathroom and HUGE walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Second floor with two spacious bedrooms and another gorgeous renovated full bath. Finished basement with kitchenette, cozy family room with original stone fireplace with gas insert. Basement bedroom with full size window and full bathroom. The basement would be perfect for guest suite, or home office. The spacious screened in porch is reason number 251 this house is so special. Morning coffee, lunch and al fresco dining will ALL be spent outside overlooking the private, beautifully landscaped backyard. Circular driveway for ease of access and plenty of parking for guests. Call your favorite Realtor now for a private showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
10,498 sq ftLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Meredith Walker• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Rusty Underwood• Christies International Real Estate Bluegrass
JUST REDUCED! Gorgeous limestone cottage in Chevy Chase! Built in 1936, this house has retained original character and charm with modern updates throughout. Complete with a 50-Year Roof, New HVAC, Two Mini-Split units, a 2 car garage and a large private back-yard. Inside, the main living area boasts high ceilings, a formal dining room, 8'' oak peg floors, a stone sunroom and large entertaining patio off the kitchen. There are four spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space on the upper and main levels, and additional living area and bedroom/office space with attached en-suite in basement. The basement was remodeled in 2017 with B-Dry waterproofing, rough-in plumbing and electrical for wet bar and custom built shelving around stone fireplace. This unique home is within walking distance to Schools, Parks, Chevy Chase Plaza, Romany Road Shopping and Ashland Plaza. Come take a look for yourself and fall in love with this house in Chevy Chase. Owner/Agent.
ImagineMLS #1405091
Jun 9, 2014
Sold
$368,000
$114/sq ft
Apr 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2014
Listed
$374,900
$116/sq ft
+25
Chevy Chase! 1 1/2 story charming stone cottage. This unique home has a large vaulted living room with fireplace. Wonderful enclosed stone porch/den that you will love. Formal dining room. New kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths. Finished family room with fireplace in basement. Additional storage, utlilty room and work area in basement. Huge screened porch over 2- car garage. Tons of updates thru-out!
ImagineMLS #1119500
Jan 28, 2013
Sold
$330,000
$102/sq ft
Dec 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2011
Listed
$349,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,965 (+124.3%)
2015
$4,444 (+13.5%)
2014
$3,916
Tax history for 1481 Tates Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,965 (+124.3%)
2015
$4,444 (+13.5%)
2014
$3,916
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,239
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
13940000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
R-1C
ND1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The intent of this zone is to provide for low density, single family detached residences and supporting uses. This zone should be located in areas of the community where services and facilities are/will be adequate to serve the anticipated population. This zone should be established in accordance with the Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Development Criteria of the Comprehensive Plan.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Design Character Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Mar 6, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
May 26, 2022 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Basement, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side