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$1,360,000

5705 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Single Family Residence|Sold 03/05/2026
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
2,945
SqFt
$462
/SqFt
1956
Built
Subdivision:
PALISADES
County:
WASHINGTON
Listing courtesy of Compass
Bought with Sam Khazai of Keller Williams Capital Properties (202) 243-7700
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Give yourself a wish to build a dream on, and this home will do the rest. With every turn through 5705 MacArthur Boulevard, elegance and function perform a perfect duet — graceful yet grounded, timeless and inviting. The expansive main floor opens its arms with a sun drenched living room that’s ready to host laughter and late-night jazz. Flowing effortlessly into a bright sunroom and a well-appointed kitchen, this level was made for both leisurely weekends and lively gatherings. The dining room — a space to toast to new beginnings and family meals — while the powder room nearby keeps everything convenient. Step outside, and the large patio and terraced yard invite sunshine, guests, and maybe even that backyard birthday bouncy house that adds extra joy to the melody of home life. Ascend to the third floor — the restful retreat above it all — where three spacious bedrooms share a full bath, and an additional primary suite enjoys its own private bath and walk-in closet, all humming together in perfect accord. The side by side laundry space keeps daily routines flowing smoothly into your home’s gentle cadence of life. On the entry level, you’ll find a proper mudroom/foyer that opens into an inviting family room. This level also offers interior access from the attached garage for everyday ease, a dedicated office for focus and creativity, and an additional powder room that completes the composition of function and warmth. Practical, poetic, and full of heart — 5705 MacArthur Boulevard isn’t just a house. It’s a melody of home, composed for those who dream bold and live beautifully.

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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
5
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,945 sqft
Lot Size 
0.13 Acres
Year Built 
1956
MLS® Number 
DCDC2241342
Status 
Sold
Property Tax 
$9,906
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.13
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
OtherBlockBrick/Mortar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Levels 
Three Or More
Parking 
Off StreetGarageDrivewayAttached
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
2692
SqFt Below 
253
SqFt Total 
2945
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R1-B
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water Heater
Basement 
DaylightFull
Cooling 
Central AirElectric
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
2
Heating 
Natural GasCentral
Laundry Features 
Upper Level
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Pool Features 
None
Community Features
School District 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Neighborhood & Commute
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