About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 4561 MACARTHUR Boulevard NW in Washington, DC is listed for $1,790,000 ($442 per sqft). Built in 1990, the home offers 4,050 sqft of living space on a 0.09 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1990
  • 0.09 acre lot
  • 4 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

4 stories
3 full, 1 half
2 spaces
1990

Amenities

SolarEV ChargerFireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Welcome to 4561 MacArthur Boulevard NW, a substantial, custom-built residence offering approximately 4,050 square feet of finished space across four levels. Designed and constructed by acclaimed Washington builder Jim Gibson, this all-brick home combines enduring architecture, generous proportions, flexible living spaces, and exceptional outdoor amenities.

With five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and multiple areas for entertaining, working, and relaxing, the home delivers uncommon scale in the heart of the Palisades. A custom ProVia front door opens to an impressive main level with 10-foot ceilings and gracious formal and informal living spaces.

The expansive living room features a gas fireplace and flows easily into the adjoining dining room. At the center of the home, the chef's kitchen is appointed with custom cherry cabinetry, a professional-style cooktop, and Thermador and Bosch appliances.

Double ProVia French doors extend the living space outdoors to a private Trex deck with a custom pergola, waterfall, and integrated six-person Sundance spa. The bedroom level includes a dramatic primary suite with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light.

Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and conveniently located laundry complete the floor. The upper-level loft, also enhanced by vaulted ceilings, provides an ideal setting for a home office, library, studio, or family room. Distinctive lunette windows frame a seasonal rare view of the Washington Monument The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility.

A sound-treated media room features a wood-burning fireplace and 7.1 surround sound, creating an inviting setting for movies, music, or casual gatherings. Two additional bedrooms can serve as guest accommodations, offices, fitness rooms, or hobby spaces.

A recently renovated full bath and plumbing for an optional second laundry area add further convenience. The landscaped grounds are designed for privacy, recreation, and low-maintenance enjoyment. Brick pathways wind through mature plantings, raised garden beds, and a tranquil 3-tiered waterfall pond designed by LandArt.

Additional improvements include a newer roof, composite exterior trim, Marvin composite windows, and an 8.8 kW Enphase solar energy system that helps reduce utility costs. Two-car off-street parking includes a one-car garage equipped with a 220-volt EV charger.

Located near neighborhood restaurants, shops, parks, trails, the Potomac River, Georgetown, and major commuter routes, this distinctive residence offers substantial space, architectural character, and a private retreat in one of Washington's most established neighborhoods.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,573/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,295
Interest$7,757
Insurance$522

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

4561 MACARTHUR Boulevard NW

Washington, DC 20007

PALISADES

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Kitchen - Table SpaceDining AreaPrimary Bath(s)Wood FloorsRecessed LightingBathroom - Soaking TubBuilt-InsCeiling Fan(s)Floor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - GourmetKitchen - IslandSkylight(s)

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage - AttachedOff StreetDriveway

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

WasherDryerOven/Range - GasRange HoodOven - WallRefrigeratorDishwasherBuilt-In MicrowaveCentral Vacuum

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 4561 MACARTHUR Boulevard NW is listed at $1,790,000 ($442/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,573 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1990, 0.09 acre lot, 4 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s).

This property is listed by Matthew R Cheney and can be reached at 2024650707.

MC

Matthew R Cheney

Agent at Compass

(202) 465-0707

Listed by Compass · View on Broker Site

MLS# DCDC2273312· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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4561 MACARTHUR Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007

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