1601 NORTH PORTAL DR NW, Washington, DC 20012
- 6 beds |
- 7 baths |
- 4,821 sqft
Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
0.25acre lot
2 car garage
$259/sqft
Listed 13 days ago
Property Description
Border of North Portal Estates & Colonial Village | 🛏️ 6+ Bedrooms | 🛁 6.5 Bathrooms | 🚗 2-Car Garage + Driveway | 🏡 0.25 Acre Lot A Rare Cornerstone Opportunity in One of DC’s Best-Kept Secrets Welcome to 1601 N Portal Drive NW, an exceptional canvas in one of Northwest DC’s most serene and sought-after enclaves. Nestled at the gateway of North Portal Estates and steps from Rock Creek Park, this oversized mid-century shell presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine nearly 5,000+ sq ft of living space into a modern masterpiece. From the outside, the wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vision for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. With a layout conducive to 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, expansive living and dining areas, a sunroom, plus a private accessory unit or in-law suite, the bones are in place for a dream transformation. Highlights: Tremendous Square Footage on Two Levels Plus an Attached Bonus Unit Rare .25-Acre Lot Framing a Corner Presence and Expansive Outdoor Potential Oversized 2-Car Garage + Off-Street Parking Premier Location at the Edge of Rock Creek Park, Steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring Surrounded by $1.8M–$2.3M+ Homes in One of DC’s Quietest, Leafiest Neighborhoods Whether you’re an investor, visionary homeowner, or luxury builder, this is the kind of property that doesn’t just offer space—it offers scale, setting, and serious upside. Rarely does a lot of this size and configuration come to market in the 20012 ZIP code. Build the Dream. Reimagine the Classic. Own the Cornerstone. Schedule your private tour today and unlock the possibilities
- Listing Status:
- Active
- Listing Office:
- Real Broker, LLC : 2404801616
- Listing Agent:
- Eboneese M. Thompson : 2404801616
- MLS ID:
- DCDC2207978

- Basement: Fully finishedFront entranceGarage access
- A/C: Central A/C
- Heating: CentralNatural Gas
- Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
- Disability Feature: None
This listing courtesy of Eboneese M. Thompson, Real Broker, LLC
Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest $
- Property Taxes $
- Home Insurance $
- VA Funding Fee $
Location
Schools Nearby
Shepherd Elementary School
7800 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20012
Grades PK-5
0.55 miles away
Ida B Wells Middle School
405 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Grades 6-8
2.01 miles away
Coolidge High School
6315 5th St NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Grades 9-12
1.96 miles away