$1,900,000
5045 Ca••••• Ave NW (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Washington, DC 20016
Property Description
*** PRICE JUST REDUCED | EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN KENT/PALISADES *** Beautifully renovated and filled with natural light, this spacious Kent/Palisades dream home offers an all-too rare combination of move-in ready comfort, flexible living space, private outdoor areas, convenient off-street parking, and future expansion potential. And, it's above-the-street setting with southern exposure provides many benefits, including open views, abundant natural light, excellent privacy, and a quiet sense of retreat. Comprised of 3425 finished SF of living space, this home provides multiple comfortable and flexible spaces ideal for everyday living, entertaining, gardening, and play. The main level features inviting living and dining spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and easy access to an extra large deck and fully fenced, level yard. The upper level includes a primary bedroom suite with tree-top views and a newly renovated spa-like ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and recently renovated hall bathroom. The fully finished, windowed lower level adds valuable flexibility with a bright recreation room, comfortable bedroom, newly renovated full bath and kitchenette, gym space, laundry, and storage that is well suited for guests, au pair or in-law use, work-from-home needs, or extended living. For daily living, the home is especially convenient from the rear, with alley-accessed off-street parking for up to three cars. This rear entry is the way the current owners typically come and go, offering an easy alternative to the more formal front approach. The property also features an expansive fenced yard, a partially covered deck, and a separate accessory studio/office. With only approximately 13% lot coverage, the property offers meaningful room for a pool or future expansion while preserving generous outdoor space. Recent significant improvements ($140k+) include a renovated kitchen, renovated primary bath, renovated lower-level bath and kitchenette, refinished hardwood floors, roof replacement, HVAC replacement for upper level and accessory building, hot water heater replacement with on-demand appliance, renovated hall bathroom, fresh interior paint, updated fixtures and hardware, and lead remediation. (Prior to moving in, the sellers tested for lead in the paint, water and soil; all discovered issues were remediated.) Also, this home holds an interesting piece of history, having briefly been the home to a Secretary of State, and includes an old connection to the White House switchboard. Just two blocks from the restaurants, shops, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities of the Palisades, this home offers a compelling blend of location, land, light, privacy, flexibility, and long-term value.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Mar 19, 2026
- Sold
- Aug 30, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $576/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 20016
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 3
- Parking
- Concrete Driveway, Alley, Driveway
- Heating
- 90% Forced Air, Central, Heat Pump(S)
- Cooling
- Central A/C
- Construction
- Frame
- Style
- Colonial
- Property Tax (2026)
- $18,866/yr
- Assessed Value
- $2,219,570
- Neighborhood
- Northwest Washington
- County
- District of Columbia
- School District
- District Of Columbia Public Schools
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2009871
- Lot Size Square Feet: 8755
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Oven/Range - Gas
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Six Burner Stove
- Washer
- Water Heater - Tankless
Interior Features
- Attic/House Fan
- Bathroom - Soaking Tub
- Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Breakfast Area
- Combination Dining/Living
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Floor Plan - Open
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Gourmet
- Kitchenette
- Pantry
- Primary Bath(s)
- Recessed Lighting
- Skylight(s)
- Studio
- Upgraded Countertops
- Wainscotting
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Wood Floors
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Alley, Driveway
- Parking Total: 3
School Information
- School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: 90% Forced Air, Central, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating: Yes
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 13907
- Source Listing Status: Closed
- County: WASHINGTON
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Neighborhood: KENT
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2624
- Subdivision: KENT
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3297
- Year Built: 1928
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2238
- Above Grade Unfinished Area: 12
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 1059
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 92
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Levels: 3
- Property Age: 98
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Detached
- Total Area Sqft: 3401
- Total Below Grade Area: 1151
- Architectural Style: Colonial
Location
Lat 38.93053 · Lng -77.10213