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4561 Macarthur Boulevard
Washington DC 20007

For Sale: $1,790,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-07-17

Open House: Jul 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Washington
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
4,050 build ft2
4,075 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to 4561 MacArthur Boulevard NW, a substantial, custom-built residence offering approximately 4,050 square feet of finished space across four levels. Designed and constructed by acclaimed Washington builder Jim Gibson, this all-brick home combines enduring architecture, generous proportions, flexible living spaces, and exceptional outdoor amenities. With five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and multiple areas for entertaining, working, and relaxing, the home delivers uncommon scale in the heart of the Palisades. A custom ProVia front door opens to an impressive main level with 10-foot ceilings and gracious formal and informal living spaces. The expansive living room features a gas fireplace and flows easily into the adjoining dining room. At the center of the home, the chef’s kitchen is appointed with custom cherry cabinetry, a professional-style cooktop, and Thermador and Bosch appliances. Double ProVia French doors extend the living space outdoors to a private Trex deck with a custom pergola, waterfall, and integrated six-person Sundance spa. The bedroom level includes a dramatic primary suite with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and conveniently located laundry complete the floor. The upper-level loft, also enhanced by vaulted ceilings, provides an ideal setting for a home office, library, studio, or family room. Distinctive lunette windows frame a seasonal rare view of the Washington Monument The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility. A sound-treated media room features a wood-burning fireplace and 7.1 surround sound, creating an inviting setting for movies, music, or casual gatherings. Two additional bedrooms can serve as guest accommodations, offices, fitness rooms, or hobby spaces. A recently renovated full bath and plumbing for an optional second laundry area add further convenience. The landscaped grounds are designed for privacy, recreation, and low-maintenance enjoyment. Brick pathways wind through mature plantings, raised garden beds, and a tranquil 3-tiered waterfall pond designed by LandArt. Additional improvements include a newer roof, composite exterior trim, Marvin composite windows, and an 8.8 kW Enphase solar energy system that helps reduce utility costs. Two-car off-street parking includes a one-car garage equipped with a 220-volt EV charger. Located near neighborhood restaurants, shops, parks, trails, the Potomac River, Georgetown, and major commuter routes, this distinctive residence offers substantial space, architectural character, and a private retreat in one of Washington’s most established neighborhoods.

Listing Agent: Matthew R Cheney. Compass 202-465-0707 matt.cheney@compass.com

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Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: PALISADES
Interior Features
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum
Interior: Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s)
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplaces: 2
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Dimensions: 20 X 11
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Dimensions: 20 X 17
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 11 X 17
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Living Room
Dimensions: 16 X 21
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Dimensions: 16 X 18
Level: Main
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 11 X 11
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Game Room
Dimensions: 21 X 16
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dimensions: 10 X 18
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Unspecified
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1990
Legal Subdivision: Palisades
Subdivision Name: Palisades
Parking: ElectricVehicleChargingStations
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Association Amenities: None
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of Matthew R Cheney. Compass 202-465-0707 matt.cheney@compass.com

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