5400 Galena Place Northwest
Closed 1/16/23
Closed 1/16/23
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$470/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Description
Open house 11/20 canceled! The character and charm of a quintessential Palisades bungalow with the flow, function and square footage ideal for today's living - all in one irresistible package. Seamlessly expanded and meticulously renovated, this 4,695 square foot, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home offers an upscale and modern, open floor plan while maintaining its Craftsman origins. A front porch with a welcoming swing and picket fence surrounding a beautifully landscaped yard enhance the idyllic setting and...Open house 11/20 canceled! The character and charm of a quintessential Palisades bungalow with the flow, function and square footage ideal for today's living - all in one irresistible package. Seamlessly expanded and meticulously renovated, this 4,695 square foot, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home offers an upscale and modern, open floor plan while maintaining its Craftsman origins. A front porch with a welcoming swing and picket fence surrounding a beautifully landscaped yard enhance the idyllic setting and small-town neighborhood atmosphere. Situated on a quiet, leafy street with sidewalks in one of Washington, DC's treasured neighborhoods, just blocks from prized restaurants, shops, parks, and the Potomac River, both the property and the location are exceptional. The main level features an open floor plan great for entertaining and everyday living, including spacious living and dining rooms with high coffered ceilings, a convenient home office, a chef's kitchen with a breakfast bar, and an eat-in area overlooking a large family room with spectacular views of the expansive back garden. Upstairs, you’ll find a primary suite with vaulted ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closets, and a gas fireplace; plus three additional large bedrooms and a full bath—with lovely tree-top views from every room. The walk-out lower level has a full bathroom, a spacious recreation room with separate exercise area, a large new laundry room, workshop, and huge storage space. Unbeatable location adjacent to Georgetown and just two blocks to Clara Barton Parkway and Chain Bridge for an easy commute to downtown DC,, Montgomery County, and Northern Virginia/Tysons .
This special property is truly a forever home, ready for you to move right in.
This special property is truly a forever home, ready for you to move right in.
Listing Agent
Listing closed: 01/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2073940
Location
Sold By Redfin Corp
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1Property Information for 5400 Galena Place Northwest
Property Details
- Taxes: $11,795 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: District of Columbia
- Tax ID Number: 1442//0113
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Craftsman
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: PALISADES
- Subdivision: PALISADES (WASHINGTON DC)
- Legal Subdivision: Palisades
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,995.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: 40.00
- Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 975.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 585.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,560.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1925
- Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,880 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: KEY (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: HARDY (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: JACKSON-REED (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,583,650
- Year Assessed: 2022
- Improvement Assessed Value: $792,860
- City Town Tax: $11,795
- Land Assessed Value: $790,790
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Tax Lot: 113
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
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: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,970.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,194.00
- Total SQFT: 4,595.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Combination, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Interior Access, Side Entrance
- Foundation Details: Other
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
- Fencing: Fully
- Parcel ID: 16124128
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Wood
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Wood Frame, Replacement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ysszvX3hQwV
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 5400 Galena Place Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1504458075 | $1,865,000 | +2.8% / yr |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | $1,865,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | — | |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | $1,899,000 | — |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,575,000 | — |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | — | |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,615,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,675,000 | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #296141193 | $1,325,000 | — |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004908760 | $1,325,000 | — |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004908760 | — | |
| Jun 18, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004908760 | $1,350,000 | — |
| May 27, 1999 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | $359,000 | — |
| May 12, 1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | — | |
| May 10, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | $359,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1504458075 | $1,865,000 +2.8% / yr |
| 01/16/2023 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | $1,865,000 |
| 11/19/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | — |
| 11/19/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | — |
| 11/09/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2073940 | $1,899,000 |
| 12/28/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,575,000 |
| 11/23/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | — |
| 11/17/2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,615,000 |
| 11/08/2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,675,000 |
| 10/26/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC493658 | $1,750,000 |
| 08/12/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #296141193 | $1,325,000 |
| 08/12/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004908760 | $1,325,000 |
| 06/23/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004908760 | — |
| 06/18/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004908760 | $1,350,000 |
| 05/27/1999 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | $359,000 |
| 05/12/1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | — |
| 05/10/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC271226 | $359,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5400 Galena Place Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$827,460Additions$1,074,210Total$1,901,670
Tax Record2025$16,164 ($1,347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,646 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated2021ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1442 0113Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5400 Galena Place Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 11 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Key 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 5400 Galena Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | $1,865,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,970 | 6,880 |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,096 | 6,400 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,296 | 8,000 | |
$1,950,000 | 5 | 4 | – | 6,584 | |
$1,225,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,975 | 8,323 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,266 | 7,917 | |
$890,000 | 5 | 3 | – | 4,661 | |
$1,250,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,916 | 8,250 | |
– | 5 | 3 | 2,285 | 8,250 | |
– | 5 | 4 | 3,068 | 9,722 | |
$985,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,344 | 8,757 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,304 | 9,560 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,514 | 7,674 | |
$1,067,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,752 | 4,837 | |
$1,256,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,940 | 4,091 | |
$740,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 6,468 |
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