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5865 Nebraska Avenue NWWashington, DC 20015

For Sale

$1,300,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $13,000

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.

Listed by Hugh McDermott

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License #SP200201893

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TTR Sotheby's International Realty

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7816089054

Last updated October 20, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2224274

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodChevy Chase-DC
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4
  • Days on Prevu26
  • Taxes$10,166/year
  • Size2,829 sqft
  • Price per sqft$460

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

10/18/2025
Price Decreased
$1,300,000
09/26/2025
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty
$1,375,000

Property Details for 5865 Nebraska Avenue NW

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Slate
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylights
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Level: 2

Features

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,732
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,166.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Features: Chair Railings, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Breakfast Area, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,829
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Windows, Improved, Interior Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: CHEVY CHASE
  • Tax Lot: 28

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: LAFAYETTE

High School

  • High School: JACKSON-REED

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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