4332 Chesapeake St NW

4332 Chesapeake St NW

4332 Chesapeake St NW

$995,000 | 4332 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of American University Park a short walk from the Tenleytown Metro station, this classic 1925 brick semi-detached home, with Colonial Revival architectural details, offers the perfect blend of character, natural light, and location. The home features a symmetrical façade, decorative ornamentation, a side-hall interior plan, and classical detailing of cove crown moldings and arched openings. With three exposures, south, east, and north, sunlight fills this home, highlighting original details and casting a warm glow throughout.
The home’s gracious side-hall layout begins with a charming 15-light French door opening into a welcoming foyer with side stair layout, a traditional banister, and entrance to the living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with a rebuilt firebox, replaced liner, and restored chimney (2022). Twin box windows with leaded glass inserts flank the mantel, while narrow-plank oak floors, substantial cove ceiling molding, and custom shutters add elegance and character. A distinctive, large arched case opening connects the living room to the formal dining room, where crown molding, chair rail, and new lighting set a finished tone. Recessed accent lights highlight artwork or antiques, completing the room’s understated sophistication.
The kitchen is a retro-lover’s dream, with rare vintage metal cabinets with chrome hardware (believed to date from mid-century), a built-in china hutch and spice cabinet, and open shelving. Countertops are a mix of vintage Formica and chrome, and the linoleum floor (possibly concealing wood beneath) speaks to the kitchen’s original style or renovation potential. A swinging door connects to the dining room, and just beyond the kitchen is a deep screened porch (2014) with composite flooring and ceiling fan, ideal for morning coffee or future expansion.

Upstairs, three light-filled bedrooms highlight the home’s classic style with hardwood floors, original baseboard moldings, and cedar-lined closets. A second screened sleeping porch (also 2014) with ceiling fan, accessed via one of the bedrooms, provides a tranquil retreat on warm summer nights. A full bath with a tiled bathtub/shower combo is situated at the top of the stairs providing convenience to residents and guests alike.

A finished lower level offers flexibility and function, with a cozy family room wired for 7.1 surround sound, a laundry area with a high-efficiency front load LG washer (2016) and Whirlpool gas dryer (2013), a second full bath with shower, a large storage area, and direct access to the backyard. A series of above-ground windows as well as the windowed door to the backyard provide ample natural light.

Outdoors, enjoy a front yard landscaped with mature azaleas and seasonal tulips, daffodils, irises, lilies, and hyacinths and a shaded and private rear yard framed by a 6-foot wood privacy fence and surrounded by low-maintenance landscaping. There’s enough room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the quiet.

Additional noteworthy features include a 10 year old roof with recent servicing and gutter cleaning, 4.5 year old Restorations brand windows, a 7-year-old Weil-McLain boiler, 5 year old Mitsubishi ductless mini-split systems throughout the home and a 1.5 year old Mitsubishi ductless mini split in the lower level, a 5 year old 50-gallon Jetglas gas water heater, and a 1.5-year-old Amazon WiFi Thermostat. The kitchen features a 2024 Whirlpool refrigerator, GE dishwasher, and 2011 Frigidaire 5-burner gas range with convection oven and griddle.

The sellers have loved the home’s walkability, peaceful double decker rear porches for private, bug-free outdoor living, and the home’s natural light, ample storage, and enduring character. What’s kept them here in AU Park for so long? The ease of parking, proximity to Metro and Tenleytown’s Main Street Corridor and shops, and, in addition to the AU Park favorites, the proximity to the amenities of Spring Valley, Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase DC. With bragging rights about the close-by public and private schools, they also describe AU Park as a blend of the best of urban and suburban life, with a true “neighborhood” feel. This home exemplifies what makes the neighborhood so special.