2820 38th St NW
Description
As you step through the formal arched entry, you are greeted by a bright, welcoming main floor with hardwood floors and rich architectural details throughout. To your left is a spacious living room, which adjoins an office with pocket doors that, given...Welcome to 2820 38th Street NW, a spacious 1920s Dutch Colonial home nestled on an expansive, flat lot in one of DC’s most desirable neighborhoods. The home is move-in ready and also presents an excellent opportunity to make your own spectacular space!
As you step through the formal arched entry, you are greeted by a bright, welcoming main floor with hardwood floors and rich architectural details throughout. To your left is a spacious living room, which adjoins an office with pocket doors that, given the adjacent full bathroom, could also serve as a main level bedroom. To your right from the foyer is a generously sized dining room perfect for hosting dinner parties. The kitchen opens to a charming breakfast nook and flows through double doors to an expansive and captivating deck. Overlooking the rear yard, the deck is complete with steps down to the beautiful yard and paver-lined path to the fire pit, ideal for indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining. On the other side of the breakfast area, you’ll find a lovely family room with access through the side yard to a spacious 2-car garage.
On the upper level, there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The charming primary suite boasts a sunroom that is bathed in natural light and offers leafy views, and it features a walk-in closet and en-suite full bath. Down the hall, two well-proportioned bedrooms offer plenty of comfort and share the hallway bath.
The fully finished lower level provides a host of additional possibilities. In addition to a recreation room, it has a 4th bedroom, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette, perfect as an in-law suite or for an au pair. The lower level has a separate entrance with a mudroom, as well as a large laundry room with a utility sink.
The location of this property is truly exceptional. Situated between Cathedral Commons to the north and Glover Park to the south, there are an abundance of restaurants to grab a bite or gather with friends and family, including Cactus Cantina, Silver New American Brasserie, Rockland’s Barbeque, Bonjon Rumi Afghan Bistro, Starbucks, and many others. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Wegmans are nearby. Parks abound in the neighborhood such as Glover Archbold Park, Stoddert Recreation Center, Guy Mason Recreation Center, and others. The Woodley Park Metro station is just a little over a mile away. The property is zoned for Stoddert Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, and MacArthur High School. Nearby private schools include Maret, St. Albans, National Cathedral School, and Sidwell Friends. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all this property and neighborhood have to offer!
Listing Agents
![Lindsay Clark]()
P: (202)-674-3918
![Brian Van Wye]()
P: (202)-684-1322
Property Details for 2820 38th Street Northwest
Amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Air Conditioning
- Garage
- Fireplace
- Basement
- Security System
Property Details for 2820 38th Street Northwest
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential |
| Year Built | 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 AC / 7,500 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 2820 38th Street Northwest
Property Information for 2820 38th Street Northwest
- School District Name: District Of Columbia Public Schools (Washington DC)
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- Senior Community: No
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,704.00
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Type Of Parking: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Off Street, Detached Garage
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Property History for 2820 38th Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2005 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC334188 | $1,492,000 | — |
| Mar 30, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC334188 | $1,492,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 1996 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1005683768 | $359,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1007131808 | $338,000 | — |
| Oct 24, 1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1007131808 | — | |
| Sep 23, 1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007131808 | $359,000 | — |
| Mar 9, 1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005683768 | $359,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2005 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC334188 | $1,492,000 |
| 03/30/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC334188 | $1,492,000 |
| 07/01/1996 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1005683768 | $359,000 |
| 11/30/1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1007131808 | $338,000 |
| 10/24/1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1007131808 | — |
| 09/23/1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007131808 | $359,000 |
| 03/09/1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005683768 | $359,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2820 38th Street Northwest
Schools near 2820 38th Street Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 11 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stoddert Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
MacArthur High School Public9 to 11 | ||
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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