4701 ALTON PLACE, Washington, DC 20016

$2,095,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
3,750  sqft
Built in 1940

Nestled on a prime corner lot in sought-after American University Park, this stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom classic center-hall colonial offers approx. 3,750 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space over four levels. Featuring generous room sizes, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, and abundant natural light , 4701 Alton Place seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern updates. The main level welcomes you with a gracious living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and picturesque views of the private rear yard. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings and celebrations. The kitchen, featuring newer stainless-steel appliances, opens to a charming breakfast nook with built-in storage bench seating. The true highlight of this level is the sun-drenched family/sunroom, where soaring cathedral ceilings, striking custom built-ins, and expansive windows create an inviting retreat. French doors lead to a spacious flagstone patio—ideal for entertaining or cozy nights by the firepit. The second floor boasts a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated ensuite bath. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a newly updated hall bath. The third floor impresses with terrific ceiling height, offering two generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, and another renovated full bath. The walk-out lower level features a spacious recreation room with a 2nd wood-burning fireplace, a full bath, a laundry room, and a large utility/storage room, providing exceptional flexibility and functionality. Outside, the fully fenced rear yard is a private oasis, complete with two flagstone patios and a new raised stone garden bed. The driveway off of 47th Street leads to a single-car garage, recently wired for electricity and outfitted with a newer garage door. Perfectly located less than a mile from the Tenleytown Metro and just steps from Millie’s, Wagshal’s, Compass Coffee, and more, this home offers the ultimate blend of space, character, and convenience. In-bounds for Janney, Deal, and Jackson-Reed, this is an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Features & Amenities

Interior

Basement:
Walkout Stairs,Connecting Stairway
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Colonial

Construction

Roofing:
Slate
General:
Brick, 4, Block

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
WASHINGTON

Lot

Zoning:
R-1B, 1534//0022
Current Use:
0

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Gerry Gretschel

About Washington, DC

Housing

Number of Units
355,879
Median Home Value
$676,049
Median Rent
$1,533

59.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.61% are vacant.

Commute

Car
26.04%
Public Transportation
22.45%
Walk to Work
9.05%
Work from Home
38.64%
Other
0.89%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
676,761
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.29

Education

High School
15.71%
Associate’s Degree
2.77%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.24%
Graduate Degree
36.17%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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