1601 North Portal Dr NW

Washington, DC 20012
  • $900,000

    Price
  • 6

    Bed
  • 6.5

    Bath
  • 4,821

    SqFt

About the Listing REKL11 - 3345154

This is a Short Sale. This transaction requires a 3rd approval on any ratified contracts. Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 🛏️ 6+ Bedrooms | 🛁 6.5 Bathrooms | 🚗 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 🏡 0.25 Acre Lot A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DC’s Best-Kept Secrets Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DC’s most serene and sought-after enclaves. Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece. From the outside, the wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vision for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. With a layout conducive to 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, expansive living and dining areas, a sunroom, plus a private accessory unit or in-law suite, the bones are in place for a dream transformation. Highlights: Tremendous Square Footage on Two Levels Plus an Attached Bonus Unit Rare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor Potential Oversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street Parking Premier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring Surrounded by $1.8M–$2.3M+ Homes in One of DC’s Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether you’re an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesn’t just offer space—it offers scale, setting, and serious upside. Rarely does a lot of this size and configuration come to market in the 20012 ZIP code. Build the Dream. Reimagine the Classic. Own the Cornerstone. Schedule your private tour today and unlock the possibilities

Listing Highlights for 1601 North Portal Dr NW

Status Active
Days on Site 76
Property Type Residential
MLS ® DCDC2207978
Year Built 1957
Total Square Footage 4,821
Lot/Acreage 0.25

Interior Details

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 6 Full / 1 Half
  • Appliances:
  • Air Cond: Central A/C
  • Heating: Central
  • Fireplaces: 1, 1 Fireplace
  • Floor:
  • Above Ground Sq Ft: 3223
  • Below Ground Sq Ft: 1598
  • Basement: Fully Finished,Front Entrance,Garage Access
  • Other: Main Floor Bedrooms: 5
  • Water: Public

Exterior Details

  • Lot Description: Not New Construction,Horse Property: No,In City Limits
  • Garage Capacity: 2 car
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Zoning: R-1A
  • Roof:
  • Others:
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Parking Features: Garage - Front Entry,Attached Garage,2+ Spaces,1+ Spaces

Financial Details

  • Tax Amount: $10,533
  • Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
  • Tax/Property ID: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2024

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