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This 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 1601 N PORTAL Drive NW in Washington, DC is listed for $899,900 ($187 per sqft). Built in 1957, the home offers 4,821 sqft of living space on a 0.25 acres lot.

Agent Description

Investor Opportunity! 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.

Border of North Portal Estates and Colonial Village. The wide frontage, elegant curved staircase, and double garage hint at the grandeur inside. The interior has been gutted to the studs, awaiting your vistion for multi-generational living, luxury entertaining, or income-producing potential. 2 Zone HVAC. Oversized 2 car garage. Sold "as is". Premier location at the edge of Rock Creek Park, steps from Takoma Metro, Carter Barron, and Silver Spring.

Key Features

  • Built in 1957
  • 0.25 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
6 full, 1 half
2 spaces
1957

Amenities

FireplaceA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,813/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$651
Interest$3,900
Insurance$262

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1601 N PORTAL Drive NW

Washington, DC 20012

COLONIAL VILLAGE

Property Details

Construction

Brick Veneer

Parking

DrivewayGarage - Attached

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 1601 N PORTAL Drive NW is listed at $899,900 ($187/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,900 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1957, 0.25 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Andrew J MacPherson and can be reached at 3015095169 or andy@wfchesley.com.

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Andrew J MacPherson

Agent at W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.

(301) 509-5169

Listed by W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC. · View on Broker Site

MLS# DCDC2230928· Source: listhub· Updated 206 days ago

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1601 N PORTAL Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012

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