Welcome to 5865 Nebraska Avenue NW – a charming four-bedroom, center-hall Colonial rich with character and ideally sited on a leafy, quiet stretch of Nebraska Avenue in Chevy Chase, DC, just steps from the trails and natural beauty of Rock Creek Park. The main level welcomes you with a traditional floor plan including formal living and dining rooms, complemented by a rear addition that features a spacious family room and breakfast nook with high ceilings. This inviting space opens directly to the backyard oasis with a patio and lawn—perfect for outdoor dining and play. Recent main floor upgrades include a renovated powder room, new family room and kitchen flooring, and new windows in the original section of the house. Grounded by warm hardwood floors, the second floor features three bedrooms and two beautifully renovated bathrooms, including a sunlit primary suite with multiple closets. The third floor provides a flexible space perfect for a fourth bedroom, home office, or creative retreat, and also offers additional storage space. The finished lower level expands the living space with a large recreation room, full bathroom, and a bonus room that can serve as a guest room, gym, or office. Completing this exceptional offering is convenient and plentiful parking with a driveway and one-car garage. This special Chevy Chase address pairs timeless architecture with modern updates in an unbeatable location. With Rock Creek Park at your doorstep, Lafayette Elementary and neighborhood parks nearby, and popular spots like Opal, Call Your Mother Deli, and Little Beast just minutes away, 5865 Nebraska Avenue NW offers the perfect balance of charm, convenience, and community. Come explore this unique home for yourself.
Sold for $1,285,000
$1,285,000
5865 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
4beds
2,829sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,732 Square Feet Lot
$1,268,500 Zestimate®
$454/sqft
$5,975 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,268,500
$1.21M - $1.33M
$5,975/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 12:21pm
Listed by:
Hugh McDermott 781-608-9054,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Jeffrey M Wilson 301-442-8533,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Harrison Halem
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2224274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 825
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Chair Railings, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Breakfast Area, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Windows,Improved,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,054
- Total interior livable area: 2,829 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,229
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,732 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Urban Land-Brandywine
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2316//0028
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Chevy Chase
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $1,285,000-1.2%$454/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2224274 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,300,000$460/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2224274 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Price change | $1,300,000-5.5%$460/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2224274 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+10%$486/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2224274 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2021 | Sold | $1,250,000$442/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2011724 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,561 +3.9% | $1,332,370 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $10,166 +5.2% | $1,283,090 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $9,664 +19.1% | $1,220,960 +18.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lafayette Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Deal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lafayette
- Middle: Deal Junior High School
- High: Jackson-reed
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20015
- Chevy Chase
- 5865 Nebraska Ave NW