3804 JENIFER ST NW Washington, DC 20015
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,855 sqft
Price per Sqft $596
Subdivision Chevy Chase
MLS Listing ID DCDC2246826
Style Traditional,Georgian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,815
Year Built 1912
Annual Tax Amount $14,795
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 5,154 Sqft
Acres 0.12
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A welcoming entry leads to elegant living and dining rooms before opening into a spectacular 18-foot family room addition with walls of windows, extensive custom built-in bookcases, and a library-like atmosphere overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. French doors lead to a multi-level Trex deck and bluestone patio complete with a built-in gas grill and fire pit, creating exceptional indoor-outdoor living. A charming wood walkway meanders through the gardens, connecting the outdoor spaces while enhancing the home's peaceful setting. The adjacent kitchen is complemented by a butler's pantry, which includes a first floor laundry area. One of the home's most significant modern enhancements is the addition of a large private elevator in 2022, servicing three of the home's four levels. Carefully designed by architects to honor the home's original Colonial Revival architecture, the elevator was seamlessly integrated into both the interior and exterior so that it feels as though it has always been part of the residence. As part of this thoughtful renovation, low-profile radiators replaced the original units, and new windows were added to the living room, primary suite, and third-floor bedroom, bringing in abundant natural light while preserving the home's historic character.
Offering 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the residence provides exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle. The lower-level in-law suite features its own private entrance, second full kitchen, spacious living area, bedroom, full bath, and remarkable storage, making it ideal for guests, extended family, or an au pair. Upstairs, a charming built-in seating area beneath the stunning Palladian window creates a quiet reading nook on the second-floor landing, while the elegant staircase continues to the third-floor bedrooms, rare storage eaves, further showcasing the home's timeless architectural design. Off-street parking is accessible with rear fence modifications. Beyond its architecture, 3804 Jenifer Street NW has played a meaningful role in Washington's cultural and political history. The most recent owner, a distinguished journalist who lived in the home for more than 33 years, continued its longstanding tradition of hospitality, welcoming vice presidents, Supreme Court justices, United States senators, members of Congress, Cabinet secretaries, military leaders, prominent journalists, publishers, business leaders, and notable actors. The home has long been woven into the social fabric of Washington, with President Harry Truman among those associated with gatherings here, including the poker games for which he became well known, while public figures such as John Kerry and John Lindsay also formed part of the home's remarkable history.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R-1B RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Rooms
Basement Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Marble
Equipment Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double
Fireplace Y
Window Features Palladian,Replacement
Appliance Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Fully, Rear, Wood
Water Access N
Roof Type Built-Up
Accessibility Elevator
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 4
Foundation Other
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3815
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Georgian
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Dry Wall,High,Plaster Walls,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1855//0027
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4855
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Negotiable
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Negotiable
Financing Cash,Conventional,Negotiable
Special Listing Condition Standard
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