3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Closed 3/1/21

Set well back from the street, w/lovely front yard

Through entry hall with closet (from ft door)

Gracious entry hall with stairs set well back

Living room has access to rear deck & side porch

Bright, modern eat-in kitchen w/B'fast Bar

Good functional space, in classic "work triangle"

Huge deck overlooking the landscaped rear yard

2-car semi detached garage (left/closed side only)

Last Sold Price

$1,620,000

5 beds4 baths2,990 sqft$542/sqft

3224 Rittenhouse St NW, Washington, DC 20015

Description

Just Listed - Here's one of those properties that you've always admired in wonderful Chevy Chase DC! Set on a huge (almost 1/4 acre), premium lot along one of the neighborhood's most sought-after streets, this large, classic Colonial is waiting for the next owner to love and cherish it as much as the current ones have for decades. The house is set well back from the street, but still has plenty of back yard, too! Inside are big, formal rooms, with high ceilings and traditional main level floor plan,...Just Listed - Here's one of those properties that you've always admired in wonderful Chevy Chase DC! Set on a huge (almost 1/4 acre), premium lot along one of the neighborhood's most sought-after streets, this large, classic Colonial is waiting for the next owner to love and cherish it as much as the current ones have for decades. The house is set well back from the street, but still has plenty of back yard, too! Inside are big, formal rooms, with high ceilings and traditional main level floor plan, including grand entry, formal living & dining rooms as well as a large eat-in kitchen plus handy powder room. On the second level you will find 3 very large bedrooms and 2 baths, including a generous Owner's Suite. The private space continues further upstairs, with 2 additional bedrooms and a 3rd full bath on the top floor. The lower level features a recreation room well as laundry, utility room and plenty of storage. Outside brings more great space, including a giant deck overlooking the super-private, landscaped rear yard plus a side porch and 2 car garage, which is accessed directly via a driveway from Rittenhouse Street.

LISTING CLOSED: 03/01/2021 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

Keene Taylor
Listing Agent
Compass
P: (202) 321-3488
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Property Details for 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC494486

Days on Market

Taxes

$11,839 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1928

Lot Size

0.22 AC / 9,425 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

2021//0072

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Garden/Lawn

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

CHEVY CHASE

Subdivision

CHEVY CHASE (WASHINGTON DC)

Cross Street

32nd Pl

Legal Subdivision

CHEVY CHASE

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,366.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

624.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

324.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

948.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,620,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.1%

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$1,575,000

Sold 10/10/24

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,015
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bathrooms: 3,300
Square Feet: 0.14
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3164 Upland Terrace Northwest, Washington, DC 20015

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,270
Square Feet: 0.12
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,118
Square Feet: 0.20
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,156
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Bathrooms: 2,861
Square Feet: 0.06
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,700
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,597
Square Feet: 0.20
Acres

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,830
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

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Building Information for 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Stories4Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,425 SF

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Principal and Interest

$8,234

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Property Information for 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile

School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: LAFAYETTE (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: JACKSON-REED (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: 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: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $1,515,790

Year Assessed: 2020
Improvement Assessed Value: $901,850
City Town Tax: $11,839
Land Assessed Value: $613,940
Clean Green Assessed: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 72
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,990.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,990.00
Total SQFT: 3,314.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate, Metal
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/7764/1359/304377641359_512_384_WM_q8L3eL_I-tMG6o2e.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Daylight, Partial
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard

Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Fencing: Board, Partially, Rear, Wood
Parcel ID: 16024633

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s)
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Six Panel, Storm
Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Storm, Double Pane
Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Basement

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Internet Services: Cable, Fiber Optic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 1, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC494486	$1,620,000	—
Feb 26, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #692206101	$1,620,000	—
Feb 26, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452928137	$1,620,000	—
Nov 28, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC494486		—
Oct 30, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC494486	$1,629,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/01/2021	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC494486	$1,620,000
02/26/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #692206101	$1,620,000
02/26/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452928137	$1,620,000
11/28/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC494486	—
10/30/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC494486	$1,629,000

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

Public Records for 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$728,360Additions$2,283,480Total$3,011,840

Tax Record2025$25,470 ($2,122 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,687 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,687 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated2022ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN2021 0072Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Lafayette Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
10/10	Deal Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.3 mi
7/10	Jackson-Reed High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.5 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.9 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	The Episcopal Center for Children	Private - Nearby school	K to 7	0.3 mi
NR	Blessed Sacrament Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi
NR	St. John's College High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Lafayette Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
10/10	Deal Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
7/10	Jackson-Reed High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.5 mi
8/10	Duke Ellington School of the Arts Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.9 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.2 mi
NR	The Episcopal Center for Children PrivateK to 7 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Blessed Sacrament Elementary School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. John's College High School Private9 to 12 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3224 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$1,620,000	5	4	2,990	9,425
3228 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	–	5	4	2,784	12,393
3220 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$738,000	4	3	–	7,939
3216 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$900,000	5	3	2,938	8,016
3210 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	–	3	3	1,806	12,208
3235 Quesada Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$2,215,000	4	5	3,400	6,052
3223 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$1,267,500	4	4	–	5,092
3227 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	–	3	5	2,772	5,104
3231 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$1,197,525	4	4	3,448	7,428
6015 33rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	–	3	4	2,584	6,900
3247 Quesada Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	–	3	3	2,473	6,472
3208 Rittenhouse Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015	$1,225,000	4	3	3,319	7,074
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