1601 North Portal Drive NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 (MLS # DCDC2230376)

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PRICE $900,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 4
HOME SIZE 4,821 sqft
LOT SIZE 10,890 sqft

This is an unapproved Short Sale. This transaction requires a 3rd approval on any ratified contracts. The property is in gutted/unfinished construction condition. 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 -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

PRE-FORECLOSURE
This listing may be a pre-foreclosure or short sale.

DAYS ON MARKET 0 LAST UPDATED 11/3/2025
TRACT COLONIAL VILLAGE YEAR BUILT 1957
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY WASHINGTON
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air, Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater
BASEMENT Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick Veneer
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central, Natural Gas
LOT 0.25 acre(s)
PARKING Garage, Driveway, Attached
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Split Level
SUBDIVISION COLONIAL VILLAGE
TAXES 37749
WATER Public
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