Water Views
Address
3508 Prospect Street NW, Washington, DC
Price
$ 15,995,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#DCDC2129376
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyWASHINGTON
- CityWashington
- NeighborhoodGeorgetown
- Zip20007
- StyleFederal,Georgian
- Year Built1787
- Taxes$ 50071
- Price$ 15,995,000
- Bedrooms8
- Full Bathrooms6
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage9086
- Lot Size0.43 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Thought to be designed by William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol, and long considered one of the most architecturally and historically significant properties in the city of Washington, Prospect House was built between 1787 and 1793 and sitshigh above the Potomac River at 3508 Prospect Street in Georgetown. This red brick Georgian-Federal house hasbeen a showplace for politicians and statesmen since Revolutionary War days, and is sitedon nearly half an acre of beautifully manicured formal English gardens. Among many renowned owners over the years, the property was the home of the first Secretary of Defense, James V. Forrestal, and during the Truman Administration Prospect House served asThe White House Guest House for visiting dignitaries. Presidents Washington and Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, the Shah ofIran, the President of France, and the poet Robert Frost have all been guests of Prospect House. The first floor of this 9,000+ square foot residenceincludes 12-foot ceilings;a formal entrance hall;a double parlor living room with twin Adams fireplaces, a Jefferson window, and a bay window overlooking the gardens; a banquet-sized dining roomwith a fireplace and river views; a gallery hall; an ample-sized eat-in kitchen,a powder room and a veranda. Upstairs are 7large bedrooms -- several with river views -- a sitting roomand 5 full baths. A lovely library opening to the garden, a home office,an 8th bedroom and a full bath make up the lower level. The property includes a 41-foot swimmingpool and an octagonalwatch tower where one of the early owners watched his boatscome into Georgetown Harbor. A three-car garage and additional parking for 3 cars complete this extraordinary offering. Prospect House has been well-maintained and improved by its current owners, who, in the last few years, have replaced the roof;the plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems; and rebuilt all of the windows.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/21/2024 | Listed $15,995,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Septic |
|---|---|
| Heating | Radiator |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Slate |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Garage Spaces | 3.00 |
| Pool Y/N | Yes - Personal |
| Architectural Style | Federal,Georgian |
| Security Features | Exterior Cameras,Security System |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1787 |
| Levels | 4 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | WASHINGTON |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA / Comm Assn | No |
| Subdivision Name | GEORGETOWN |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Between 35th and 36th Streets on Prospect Street in Georgetown. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2024-04-19T07:03:21 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.5 |
| Disclosures | Historic Property,Lead Based Paint - Federal,Lead Based Paint - State,Prop Disclosure |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 18740.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 5890710.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | PROSPECT |
| Tax Annual Amount | 50071.04 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 1760.4 |
| Historic Y/N | Yes |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.relahq.com/mls/100326726 |
| Total SQFT | 9086 |
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Legal Subdivision | Georgetown |
| Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Basement | Daylight,Full,Connecting Stairway,Full,Fully Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Side Entrance,Walkout Level |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 10 |
| Hot Water | Electric |
| Total Stories | 4 |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 9086 |
| Full Baths | 6 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Street Suffix | STREET |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 8 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 7 |
| Bedrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Public |
|---|---|
| Total Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Stone,Brick/Mortar |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.43 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Soil Types | Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 2365360.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 3 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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