3051 LEGATION STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 - Your Trusted DC & Maryland Real Estate Expert

$1,174,900

Classic design. Modern comfort. Great location. This appealing home of solid brick construction displays many characteristics of larger homes in the neighborhood. The slate roof, a dressed stone retaining wall, and the distinctive fluted moldings that surround the front door are a few of its quality features. Fully functioning exterior… Read More wood shutters are a rare detail and much appreciated by historic house lovers. Large windows on all four sides of the house bring in light all day. Picket fencing defines the cottage gardens that surround the house. A smartly designed patio surrounded by flowers and trees is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Inside, a gracious foyer opens to a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, and continues to an endearing enclosed porch with separate heating and cooling. On the opposite side of the foyer is a formal dining room, behind which is a spectacular kitchen addition. The kitchen addition was remodeled in 2020. The kitchen has a peninsula that accommodates stools for the company of guests while you cook, and a cathedral ceiling, a skylight, and a wall of windows that overlook the rear garden and patio. The kitchen has a pantry and convenient access to the patio. There is a powder room on the main level. On the second level, there are three bedrooms. The spacious primary bedroom has two closets. The hall bath is fully remodeled with a shower. There is a linen closet. The lower level is finished as a family/TV room and has space for a sitting area or desk. There is a full bath with a shower. There is a cedar lined closet in the lower level. On the unfinished side of the lower level is a laundry, a generous storage area and utilities. The gas boiler was replaced in 2023. The water heater was replaced in 2019. The central air conditioner , located in the attic, was new in 2024. There is a detached garage with alley access and a side door to the garden. LETS TALK ABOUT THE LOCATION. This quiet area of Chevy Chase is one of the most desirable areas of NW DC. Lafayette Elementary School is close by, and Deal MS and Jackson-Reed HS are easily accessible by bus or walking. The home is walkable and close to several parks and nearby shops and restaurants. There is ample street parking and bus routes close by, and the home is convenient to several drive routes to both downtown and nearby suburbs. Read Less

Courtesy of Joan Fallows, Corcoran McEnearney [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 22, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,989

Lot Size

0.07 Acres

Year Built

1941

MLS Number

DCDC2227894

30 Days Snapshot Of 20015

$1.49M

+15%

(avg) sold price

+14%

homes sold

-45%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Dryer - Gas, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Full, Partially Finished

Building

1,989 sqft living area, 1,389 sqft above grade (finished), 600 sqft below grade (finished), 60 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1941, Structure Type: Detached, 2.5 levels, Cape Cod, Brick, Masonry, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split

Accessibility Features

Grab Bars Mod

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Stone Retaining Walls, Exterior Lighting

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Mantel(s)

Floors

Hardwood, Carpet

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

Garage

1 garage space

Heating

Natural Gas, Electric, Radiator

Interior Features

Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Pantry

Laundry

Lower Floor

Lot

3,088 sqft, 0.07 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg

Roof

Slate, Metal

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $7,623, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $7,623, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Double Hung, Replacement

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