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Washington, DC 20007,3508 PROSPECT ST NW
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Washington, DC 20007,3508 PROSPECT ST NW
Washington, DC 20007,3508 PROSPECT ST NW
Washington, DC 20007,3508 PROSPECT ST NW
Washington, DC 20007,3508 PROSPECT ST NW
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3508 PROSPECT ST NW Washington, DC 20007

8 Beds

7 Baths

9,086 SqFt

UPDATED:

10/25/2024 02:38 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,086 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,375

Subdivision Georgetown

MLS Listing ID DCDC2129376

Style Federal,Georgian

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 9,086

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1787

Annual Tax Amount $49,381

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 0.430 Acres

Acres 0.43

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 sits high above the Potomac River at 3508 Prospect Street in Georgetown. This red brick Georgian-Federal house has been a show place for politicians and statesmen since Revolutionary War days, and is sited on 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 as The White House Guest House for visiting dignitaries. Presidents Washington and Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, the Shah of Iran, 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 residence includes 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 room with a fireplace and river views; a gallery hall; an ample-sized eat-in kitchen, a powder room and a veranda.  Upstairs are 7 large bedrooms -- several with river views -- a sitting room and 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 swimming pool and an octagonal watch tower where one of the early owners watched his boats come into Georgetown Harbor. 

A 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.

Location

State DC

County Washington

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Direction North

Rooms

Basement Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level

Interior

Hot Water Electric

Heating Radiator

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 10

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Garage Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 6.0

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Slate

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 3

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage Y

Building

Story 4

Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Federal, Georgian

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,High,Plaster Walls

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1203//0035

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Exterior Cameras,Security System

Horse Property N

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Description No Pet Restrictions

Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Kimberly T Gibson • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Jordan Muirhead

Agent | License ID: 0225206725

+1(703) 615-8732

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