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.
Listed by Andrew J MacPherson
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License #IB42552
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W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.
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3015095169
Last updated November 12, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2230928
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodShepherd Park
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms5
Days on Prevu12
Taxes$37,749/year
Size4,821 sqft
Price per sqft$187
Amenities
Parking
Location
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Listing History
11/12/2025
Status changed to Active
$900,000
11/12/2025
Price Increased
$900,000
11/11/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$825,000
11/07/2025
Listed by W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.
$825,000
Property Details for 1601 North Portal Drive NW
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1957
Architectural Style: Split Level
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,850
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $37,749.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Measurements
Living Area: 4,821
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Basement: Full
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: COLONIAL VILLAGE
Tax Lot: 76
Parking
Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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