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4 Beds
4 Baths
4,390 sqft

$1,950,000

5211 MACARTHUR TERRACE NW, WASHINGTON DC, 20016

Price per sqft$444.19
Built in1978
Property size4,390 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed Apr 6, 2026

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Major Price Improvement! Now offered for under $2 million, this architecturally distinctive contemporary retreat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of the Palisades' most private and sought-after neighborhoods. Reduced by more than $300,000, this custom home invites you to add your own vision while enjoying soaring spaces, dramatic architecture, and a tranquil wooded setting rarely found so close to downtown DC. Pls. note, some photos (with furnishings) are virtually staged. This multi-level contemporary offers a rare blend of privacy, serenity, and refined living just minutes from Georgetown and downtown DC. Recently refreshed with a clean, modern aesthetic, the home features light-filled interiors, expansive living spaces, and a versatile layout designed for both comfortable everyday living and sophisticated entertaining. Notable features include three wood-burning fireplaces, a coffee bar, two wet bars, and hardwood flooring and carpeting throughout. The expansive, light-filled kitchen and adjoining entertaining area are centered around a large granite island with ample storage and include a four-burner electric cooktop, convection oven, Thermador warming drawer, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and instant hot water. The dramatic living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, opens to a private wrap-around balcony—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation—and is complemented by a wet bar and an adjacent card or wine room overlooking the atrium-style entrance. The bright primary suite features cathedral ceilings, new carpeting, and a spacious en suite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and dual vanities, along with two private sitting or relaxation nooks. The upper level includes three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a conveniently located laundry area. A standout lower-level bonus room offers exceptional entertaining potential, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, half bath, and direct access to a private wooded terrace—ideal for indoor-outdoor gatherings. Surrounded by mature trees and natural landscape, the property provides a peaceful, retreat-like setting with seamless indoor-outdoor flow—perfect for hosting guests or enjoying quiet moments in a private, serene environment. Designed with flexibility in mind, the home offers multiple gathering spaces, potential guest accommodations, and dedicated work-from-home options to suit today’s lifestyle needs. Ideally located near the shops and dining of MacArthur Boulevard, the Capital Crescent Trail, and the C&O Canal, with convenient access to Sibley Hospital, Georgetown, and the Beltway, this is a rare opportunity to own a private retreat in one of Washington, DC’s most desirable neighborhoods.

$12,973/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,950,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
DCDC2253920

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.16 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$11,257
Tax Frequency
Annually
Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
Listing Contact: 2022102346 

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