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1537 28th St NW, Washington, DC, 20007

$5,850,000

5 Bedrooms
6 Full Baths, 1 Partial
6,728 SqFt
$870/SqFt
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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingBasement Garage, Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #DCDC2168660
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1537 28th St NW

Although Washington DC, generally, and Georgetown, specifically, are steeped in American architectural history, opportunities to own, occupy and steward historically significant homes in this neighborhood are rare., Today, many qualifying homes have been put in the hands of not-for-profit institutions, turned into ambassadorial residences or other such official properties, or have been tragically lost to history. 1537 28th St is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a grand and elegant residence in the “east village” of Georgetown. The home was built in 1867 by and for Thomas Hyde, whose family retained ownership until about 1930. After the Hyde’s tenure in the home, it was owned by the family of William Taylor. Taylor hired noted Washington, DC architect Rose Greely to expand and remodel the home and gardens – a design for which she was awarded a prize in 1940, just after which the home was sold to its most notable owner. Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred acquired the residence in 1940 after donating their prior home, Dumbarton Oaks, to Harvard University. As Dumbarton Oaks is widely regarded as one of the finest homes in all of Washington, it was noteworthy for them to choose 1537 28th as their new and final home. On account of their ownership, which lasted through 1969, the home is colloquially known around Georgetown as the "Robert Woods Bliss House" or just “The Bliss House”. It is likely the unusually grand size and scale of the rooms – a notable feature of their prior property – that attracted Ambassador and Mrs. Bliss to the home. The main level features nearly 12’ ceilings that present an architectural harmony that is rarely seen in Washington’s homes. The scale is more typical of the “Gilded Age” homes of the Northeast or even Europe, but the intimacy that is lost in those homes is preserved on 28th St. To create a grand space that retains intimacy and elegance is a feat of architectural design that must be lauded. Upon entering, a well-proportioned entry foyer leads you to an enfilade with a central hall, off of which are the main level’s three principal rooms and grand stair hall. The office, formal DR with wood burning fireplace, and formal LR that also features a wood burning fireplace, reach the corners of the home and are each able to be closed behind grand mahogany doors. The millwork and moldings are elegant, fitting, and perfectly preserved. A kitchen with a very large and unusual-for-Georgetown family room with a third fireplace (gas) offers private family space in the northeast corner of the home, and its two sides of Palladian-style fenestration also offer access to the rear garden and swimming pool, and a private service entrance off of Q St. The second level, which is accessed by both the grand “public” stair hall boasting a tasteful brass lantern chandelier and a “private” rear stair hall, presents four BRs, all with en-suite bathrooms. The master BR is the largest of the four, with a sizable en-suite bath feature marble and high quality fixtures, as well as a walk-in closet. Two additional BRs w/en suite BAs flank the upper level landing. The fourth BR on the second level was envisioned as a maid’s suite, offering a BA, small living room, and kitchenette. The suite can be used cohesively with the whole house, but can also be cordoned off and used autonomously. Finally, off of the landing is an additional staircase that leads to a fifth BR, en-suite BA, and ample storage including a cedar closet for off-season clothing storage. Usually an area of Georgetown homes that sees little use, the lowest level of the home is different. Only partially below-grade and with high ceilings, a huge yet cozy recreation room with exposed brick walls features the homes fifth fireplace and a row of glass-paned French doors providing access to the rear garden and swimming pool. Additional features are a large wine cellar, massive storage and utility rooms & parking.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 6,728 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
  • Office Phone: (202) 333-3320
  • Listing Agent: Nathan J Guggenheim

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Wine Storage

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Basement Garage, Driveway, Attached Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Front Yard, Landscaped, Back Yard, Vegetation/Crops
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Driving east on Q St NW, the house is on the southeast corner of 28th & Q Streets

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $5,850,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $870/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $33,923
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$676K

Med. Price/SqFt

$511

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

387

1537 28th St NW vs Washington

24 DAYS ON ROCKET

-19 Days

$5,850,000

+$5.1M More

$870/SqFt

+$359 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $5.1M more than the Median Sold Price and $359/SqFt more than other homes in Washington, DC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DCDC2168660

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
  • Office Phone: (202) 333-3320
  • Listing Agent: Nathan J Guggenheim

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 02, 1997Home Sold
$1,800,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$33,923$4,066,690
2019$33,846$4,056,760
2018$32,086$3,848,210
2017$31,411$3,767,860

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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9
/10
  • Hyde-Addison Elementary School

  • 3219 O St NW

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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7
/10
  • Ross Elementary School

  • 1730 R St NW

  • 0.93 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

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7
/10
  • Marie Reed Elementary School

  • 2201 18th St NW

  • 1.06 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,230. The most common annual income of people living in Washington, DC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1537 28th St NW

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1537 28th St NW property is $5,850,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1537 28th St NW is a house located in Washington, District of Columbia, 20007.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1537 28th St NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $33,923 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 2, 1997 for $1,800,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1537 28th St NW has 5 bedrooms and 6 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1537 28th St NW is 6,728 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1537 28th St NW is 1900.
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Rocket HomesDistrict of ColumbiaWashington200071537 28th St NW

This home is located at 1537 28th St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20007 in the Georgetown neighborhood. This 6,728 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,850,000.

In November 2024 more than 85 listings in Washington, DC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 83 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 219 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between October 2024 and November 2024 increased by 4.8%. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 43 days, the median list price was $676,027.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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