5405 39th Street NW Washington, DC 20015
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Compass

  5405 39th Street NW Washington, DC 20015

Active (1 Days)
$1,675,000 (USD)
4
BED
4
BATH
3,145
SQFT

Description

It is rare to find a home that has been this lovingly updated and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 40+ years. Charming with original details and restored woodwork and moldings -- truly turn-key with four bedrooms, three full and one half baths -- all nestled on a tree-lined street in Chevy Chase, DC. Full of original character and thoughtful bespoke updates, this home offers comfortable and spacious living in one of DC's most desirable and convenient neighborhoods.The brick and stone exterior exudes classic Tudor detailing, and the covered front porch beckons you inside. The spacious foyer opens to a light-flooded space with gleaming hardwood floors that reveal a direct sight line to the rear of the home. The classic layout features the ample formal dining room with custom built-ins and a large living room with a fireplace and french doors that open to a breezy, screened-in porch overlooking your dreamy and private backyard oasis. The renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in peninsula opens with counter seating to the adjacent bright and airy family room with custom built-ins and a powder room for guests is in the hallway. The second level delivers a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated en suite full bath, two more bedrooms, and a renovated full bath with a tub. The third floor, fully carpeted with exposed beams has the the 4th Bedroom, a sitting room, closets & storage and darling niche for reading or play. The lower level offers even more flexible living space with a full bath, family / great room and a large, tidy storage and work shop and laundry room.The lush and green backyard is the ultimate in privacy -- thoughtfully planted for year-round blooming of trees, shrubs and flowering plants -- a dreamy paradise for dining, grilling, play and bird watching. The tidy, detached 2-car garage offers room for parking, storage, or even a future home gym, office or ADU; a 240V Charge Point car charging station is installed.Enjoy the convenience of being just blocks from Connecticut Avenue and local favorites like Politics & Prose and the last independent movie house in DC, The Avalon Theater; award-winning dining at Buck's, Comet Pizza, Opal, Wheelhouse, and Call Your Mother Bagels; local shops and boutiques; numerous green spaces and parks with tennis and sport courts; the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and Friendship Heights with the new Trader Joe's, Total Wine, Bloomingdale's, Metro's Red Line, medical offices, and more.Just 10 miles to National Airport, 6 miles to downtown DC and easy access to numerous commuter routes like Military Road, I-495, Connecticut Avenue, 16th Street, and River Road. This gem delivers move-in ready perfection in an ideal spot. Welcome Home!

MLS #:
DCDC2275132
Taxes
$12,168(2026)
Lot Size
6,300 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Style
Tudor
School District
District of Columbia Public Schools

Listed By

Lisa B Resch, Compass
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Aug 12 2026 at 5:03 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Built-Ins
  • Wood Floors
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven/Range - Gas
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Kitchen - Gourmet
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Range Hood
  • Skylight(s)
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Primary Bath(s)
Subdivision
  • Chevy Chase
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Below Grade
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump(s)
  • Hot Water
  • Radiator
  • Central A/C
  • Solar on Grid
Basement Information
  • Fully Finished
  • Connecting Stairway
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Partially Carpeted
Exterior Features
  • Brick
  • Combination
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: No Septic System
  • Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lafayette
  • Middle School: Deal
  • High School: Jackson-Reed
Stories
  • 4
Living Area
  • 3,145 sqft
Location
   
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