4911 Albemarle Street NW

4911 Albemarle Street NW

4911 Albemarle Street NW

$1,497,000 | 4911 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC 20016

Welcome to a colonial styled and elegant AUPark home oozing with curb appeal and nestled in the leafy American University Park neighborhood. Combining classic charm with modern comforts, this home offers a warm and comfortable vibe. Beautiful original details exist throughout the home. Step inside to find a thoughtfully designed main level, featuring a spacious living room with an adjacent sunroom (2020) filled with natural light and gorgeous views of the surrounding yard and gardens.

Continuing through the home, a light filled formal dining room sets the stage for gatherings and memorable meals. The updated kitchen (2008) with stainless steel appliances (some recently updated in 2020, 2023) , beautiful lighting, granite counters, ceramic tile floor, ample Wood Kitchen Guild cabinets (two with glass fronts), and modern esthetic. The kitchen provides easy access to the rear yard and the Den. Main level also provides a convenient powder room and coat closet, stairs to lower level, all accessed from kitchen or center hall. The versatile den or breakfast room, offers flexibility for your lifestyle needs.

Upstairs, three well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms provide comfortable accommodations for the household. The spacious primary bedroom with two closets, features an updated ensuite bathroom (enlarged in 2017). The home offers a generously sized Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 on this level as well as a 2nd full bath. Easy access from the hallway to the unfinished sunlit walk-up attic presents potential for expansion or additional storage.

The lower level of the home is fully finished (refurbished in 2022), offering extra living space for your needs. It includes space for home office(s), providing a dedicated area for work or study, and a recreation room for leisure and indoor activities. Also in this lower level, enjoy a spacious laundry room, a quarter bath, access to the rear yard, a workshop with tool bench and metal shelves, utility closet and under stair storage.

Outside, the property offers a large level & fenced yard. The patio area is perfect for outdoor gatherings or simply enjoying the serene yard and gardens. A Prairie Fire Crabapple tree adorns the front yard, and Redbud and miniature Magnolia in the rear yard. A River Smart is installed in the front yard that uses rainwater from front downspouts for watering gardens. Flower beds in the rear yard were installed by a Master Gardener. Three raised-bed gardens currently grow peppers, squash, tomatoes and herbs. The alley access adds a unique touch, creating an open feel to the property.

In summary, this beautiful American University Park home combines classic charm with modern updates. With its desirable location, ample bedrooms, finished lower level, and potential for customization, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to embrace the vibrant lifestyle of this sought-after neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Don't forget the close proximity (a five minute walk) to the area's most popular local amenities including Compass Coffee, Starbucks, Bluestone Lane Cafe, Millies, Pizza Paradiso, Wagshal's, Crate and Barrel, and Cork Winebar & Market. This area often feels like a town center, a magnet for bumping into friends and neighbors. This is a must see!