1. District of Columbia
2. Washington
3. 3051 LEGATION ST NW

3051 LEGATION ST NW, Washington, DC 20015

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,989 sqft

Property Description

Quality. Condition. Location. First impression- solid brick construction and a slate roof. Distinctive fluted moldings surround the front door. Functioning exterior wood shutters refine the picture. Large windows on all four sides of the house bring in light all day. Cedar picket fencing defines the cottage gardens that surround the house. A patio surrounded by trees is perfect for outdoor entertaining. A gracious open foyer opens to a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace. Opposite is a formal dining room. Behind is an enclosed porch area with heating and cooling that could be a library, den or office. The expanded first level has a spectacular 2020 kitchen addition with a breakfast bar, a cathedral ceiling, skylight, and a wall of windows that overlook the rear garden and patio. There are three bedrooms and a full remodeled bath on the second level. All have generous closet space, and there is a cedar lined closet in the primary bedroom. The lower level is finished and has a full bath, a laundry and storage area and utilities. The gas boiler was installed in 2023. The water heater was installed in 2019. There is a detached garage with alley access. LETS TALK ABOUT THE LOCATION. This quiet area of Chevy Chase is close to shops and restaurants. Lafayette Elementary School is close by. Public transportation is steps away and there is easy access to drive routes to downtown DC.

Listing Status:

Coming Soon

Date Added:

October 30, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Corcoran McEnearney : 2025525600

Listing Agent:

Joan L Fallows : 3015260744

MLS ID:

DCDC2227894

Interior

• General: Bathroom - Walk-In ShowerBuilt-InsBathroom - Stall ShowerCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Formal/Separate Dining RoomFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - IslandKitchen - GourmetPantryRecessed LightingSkylight(s)Walk-in Closet(s)Window TreatmentsWood Floors
• Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenFamily RoomDenLaundryBathroom 1Full Bath
• Appliances: Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherDisposalExhaust FanIcemakerRefrigerator
• Laundry: Lower Floor
• Basement: FullPartially finished
• Flooring: HardwoodCarpet
• A/C: Central A/CDuctless/Mini-Split
• Heating: RadiatorNatural GasElectric
• Fireplace: Mantel(s)FireplaceFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: Grab Bars Mod

Exterior

• General: Extensive HardscapeStone Retaining WallsAbove GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Cape Cod
• Other Structures: DeckPatio

Construction

• Roofing: SlateOtherMetal
• Windows: Double hungReplacement
• General: BrickMasonryVinyl SidingWood Siding2.5Brick/Mortar

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• County: WASHINGTON-DC

Lot

• Zoning: R-1B2295//0032

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Joan L Fallows, Corcoran McEnearney