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4701 LINNEAN AVE NW Washington, DC 20008

8 Beds

9 Baths

9,042 SqFt

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02/18/2025 02:22 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,042 sqft

Price per Sqft $879

Subdivision Forest Hills

MLS Listing ID DCDC2183178

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,834

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1938

Annual Tax Amount $42,861

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.495 Acres

Acres 0.5

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

This resplendent Tudor style residence in Forest Hills could easily have been the backdrop for many famous movies from Citizen Kane to Sunset Boulevard. 4701 Linnean Avenue has rarely become available for sale and has been home to just 3 previous families fortunate enough to have become its owner. The architect's mission in designing the home was to include unique features in each room, including stunning inlaid wood flooring and various custom moldings and finishes, so that each room boasts its own “surprise” details. The residence was built in 1938 by legendary real estate developer A. Joseph Howar as a tribute to the love of his life, his wife Bader. 4701 Linnean Avenue became the go to Washington residence hosting elegant receptions and dinners for multiple US Presidents, Kings and Queens and heads of state from every corner of the globe. Prominent dignitaries, businessmen and women, movie stars and celebrities graced its halls, including well known newscaster Helen Thomas who was a personal family friend of the original owners. In 1989 Georgetown University commissioned an autobiography of the owner with the story of his life that includes incredible photography of the many elegant receptions and family events held at 4701 Linnean Avenue. Welcome into the gallery sized marble foyer with a grand sweeping staircase constructed of one piece of marble, custom wrought iron balustrades and high ceilings all of which overlook the ballroom size living room with fireplace. The living room with three seating areas, has on multiple occasions been transformed into a large dining area that can seat 60. Opening off the Living Room, one is greeted by a formal library and separate sunroom/solarium making entertaining spaces as intimate or as expansive as needed. Opposite the foyer one enters the spacious dining room which includes double French doors that open to a similarly sized Southern style covered porch with wood ceiling. Resplendent views of the formal landscaped gardens and lawn designed by James Van Sweden can be seen from inside the dining room and continue on from the covered porch. The hallway from the dining room leads to the cook's kitchen with granite countertops on four sides and adjacent breakfast room. The breakfast room with windows on three sides overlooks the lush green back lawn and pool. The current owners have added a Japanese garden and outside sitting area with specimen plantings designed for the far right corner of the grounds—the perfect hideaway for a serene and peaceful retreat at home. Double staircases were designed to allow access to the upper levels and lower levels of the home, from either the front foyer and library, or directly from the kitchen area of the home. Glide up the circular foyer staircase to the second level of the residence to the primary suite with fireplace, spacious primary bath and ample wardrobe and closet space. Four additional bedrooms and three baths continue on this second level of the home. Completing this level of the residence you will find a beautiful second level balcony which sits atop of the main level covered porch. The third level of the home, originally designed for household staff has been beautifully renovated by the current owner to provide a large home office and gallery space with light filled windows and skylights, two additional large bedrooms and a fifth full bath. The lower level of the home continues with an added bonus, a home theater the size of the living room above it, with ample space for twenty whether formally entertaining or spending an evening at home with family and friends. An additional 8th bedroom and 2 full baths along with storage and utilities are found on this level of the residence. 4701 Linnean Avenue offers a perfect gated setting for entertaining both inside and outside, with the convenience of being so close to the city. 15 minutes to the White House, 25 minutes to Washington Reagan Airport, 35 minutes to Dulles Airport,

Location

State DC

County Washington

Zoning R1A

Rooms

Basement Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Improved, Walkout Level

Interior

Interior Features Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Additional Stairway, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Built-Ins

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air, Zoned

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 5

Equipment Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Y

Appliance Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Terrace, Porch(es)

Pool Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo

Utilities Available Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Water Access N

Roof Type Slate

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Terrace, Porch(es)

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Landscaping

Story 4

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 2258//0062

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features 24 hour security,Monitored,Motion Detectors

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Nancy S. Itteilag • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Andie Scheidt

License ID: 652506

+1(410) 241-1754

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