2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Closed 10/24/25Virtual Tour

Last Sold Price

$6,500,000

5 beds5 baths8,000 sqft$813/sqft

2824 Chain Bridge Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Description

This elegant, beautifully renovated Georgian Colonial estate is discreetly sited on a serene private street in the highly desirable Kent neighborhood. Perfectly situated across from Battery Kemble Park on an acre of extensively landscaped gardens and grounds, this residence offers a remarkable in-town opportunity to escape the bustle of the city.  Built in 1936 for Eleanor Dulles, sister of John Foster Dulles, the original farm house was designed by legendary, pioneer woman architect Gertrude Sawyer...This elegant, beautifully renovated Georgian Colonial estate is discreetly sited on a serene private street in the highly desirable Kent neighborhood. Perfectly situated across from Battery Kemble Park on an acre of extensively landscaped gardens and grounds, this residence offers a remarkable in-town opportunity to escape the bustle of the city.  Built in 1936 for Eleanor Dulles, sister of John Foster Dulles, the original farm house was designed by legendary, pioneer woman architect Gertrude Sawyer with a later addition by notable architect, Anne McCutcheon Lewis.  Since then, and more recently, the property has been meticulously renovated and expanded again to include nearly 8,000 square feet of living space and extraordinary gardens and outdoor entertaining and living spaces.  No detail was overlooked in the exceptional transformation of this historic residence, with masterful collaboration from Solis Betancourt and Sherrill (interior), Barnes Vanze (architect), and Richard Arentz (landscaping). Design features such as bead board, recessed lighting, heart pine floors, moldings, unlacquered brass hardware, and bluestone are found throughout the interior and exterior of residence.  The stunning grounds and gardens of the residence designed by Richard Arentz are unparalleled. With this rare offering of over an acre of land (one of only 3 properties currently listed in Washington with more than an acre), the exterior is exceptionally private and wonderful for entertaining, offering multiple seating/al fresco dining areas with outdoor music speakers, extensive landscaping, numerous fruit trees, a perineal garden, several honeybee hives, a vegetable garden, basketball court, and an impressive 50’ pool surrounded by a bluestone sundeck.  This exceptional and rarely available offering provides the elegance and peace of country living without sacrificing modern comfort and convenience.  Extensive and elegant accent and other lighting has been placed around the entire property for evening entertaining ambiance. Upon entry into the home, a welcoming foyer provides transition to the formal rooms on the main level. The formal living room with a beautiful antique mantel and a large fireplace and is directly opposite the elegant dining room.  The modernized farmhouse kitchen is well-appointed with Vermont Slate and zinc countertops, a large center island, two dishwashers, two ovens and sinks, a wine refrigerator, and abundant cabinetry storage. The kitchen overlooks the beautiful rear gardens and accesses a large pantry, mudroom, and adjacent dining/breakfast room.  The expansive family room is wrapped in glass windows and offers an impressive fireplace with a stunning antique mantle.  The room is a haven of entertainment, featuring a concealed drop-down 11’ wide movie/TV screen, a projector, dramatic surround sound, and Lutron blackout shades, providing an immersive cinematic experience, perfect for movie night or watching sporting events. This level provides access to multiple separate terraces, creating a wonderful flow for entertaining and seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces.  There is also a piano room, powder room, and two coat closets on the main floor.  The second level of the residence offers four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including the luxurious primary suite. The primary bedroom has a dramatic Western facing window overlooking the garden, multiple walk-in closets, blackout shades, and an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a steam shower, and separate soaking tub. The primary bedroom also provides private access to the third floor, which offers an exercise room, office, and oversized cedar closet. There are three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second level, which share a central homework room/library with built-ins. All of the bedrooms on this floor are spacious, light-filled, have generous closet space, and a laundry chute that leads down to the lower level laundry room.

LISTING CLOSED: 10/24/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Michael W Rankin • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
P: (202) 271-3344 mrankin@ttrsir.com

Property Details for 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2220894

Days on Market

Taxes

$31,594 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1937

Lot Size

1.04 AC / 45,302 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

1425//0813

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

KENT

Subdivision

KENT (WASHINGTON DC)

Legal Subdivision

Kent

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

8,000.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

680.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

680.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

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Building Information for 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Stories4Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,302 SF

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$35,672 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$33,039

Property Taxes

$2,633

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Property Information for 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $3,867,080

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,032,540
City Town Tax: $31,594
Land Assessed Value: $2,834,540
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: R-1A/CBUT
Tax Lot: 813
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 8,000.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,600.00
Total SQFT: 8,680.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8037/9676/4958/803796764958_512_384_WM_mqZ_-7FqPICfwTG1.jpg
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walkout Level
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg

Parcel ID: 16008983

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 2

Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1115918036

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: ttrsir.com

Property History for 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 24, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1918287284	$6,500,000	+5.6% / yr
Oct 24, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2220894	$6,500,000	—
Sep 9, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2220894		—
Sep 4, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2220894	$6,800,000	—
Jun 28, 2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2154542		—
Apr 13, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2154542	$7,100,000	—
Sep 10, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2154542	$7,400,000	—
Jul 11, 2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2137950		—
Apr 21, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2137950	$7,800,000	—
Mar 24, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #307097378	$2,950,000	—
Mar 24, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1005030670	$2,950,000	—
Oct 9, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005030670		—
Sep 26, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005030670	$2,995,000	—
Mar 10, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #1007127970	$825,000	—
Jan 11, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #1007127970		—
Sep 27, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007127970	$925,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/24/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1918287284	$6,500,000 +5.6% / yr
10/24/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2220894	$6,500,000
09/09/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2220894	—
09/04/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2220894	$6,800,000
06/28/2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2154542	—
04/13/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2154542	$7,100,000
09/10/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2154542	$7,400,000
07/11/2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2137950	—
04/21/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2137950	$7,800,000
03/24/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #307097378	$2,950,000
03/24/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1005030670	$2,950,000
10/09/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005030670	—
09/26/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005030670	$2,995,000
03/10/1997	Closed BRIGHT #1007127970	$825,000
01/11/1997	Pending BRIGHT #1007127970	—
09/27/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007127970	$925,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$2,834,540Additions$1,032,540Total$3,867,080

Tax Record2025$34,022 ($2,835 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,172 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1998ZoningR-1A/CBUTCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1425- -0813

Schools near 2824 Chain Bridge Road Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Key Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
9/10	Hardy Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
5/10	MacArthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 11	1.5 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	9.2 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	7.7 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	8.9 mi
NR	Lab School of Washington - Reservoir Campus	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Our Lady of Victory School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	The River School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Key Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	Hardy Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
5/10	MacArthur High School Public9 to 11 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	9.2 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	7.7 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	8.9 mi
NR	Lab School of Washington - Reservoir Campus Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Our Lady of Victory School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	The River School PrivatePK to 3 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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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