Active
3508 Prospect St NW
Washington DC, 20007
$15,995,000
$1,760.40 per sqft
Active
8 Beds
7 Baths
9,086 sqft
Residential
Built in 1787
Thought to be designed by William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol, and long considered one of the most architecturally and historically significant properties in the city of Washington, Prospect House was built between 1787 and 1793 and sits high above the Potomac River at 3508 Prospect Street in Georgetown. This red brick Georgian-Federal house has been a show place for politicians and statesmen since Revolutionary War days, and is sited on nearly half an acre of beautifully manicured formal English gardens. Among many renowned owners over the years, the property was the home of the first Secretary of Defense, James V. Forrestal, and during the Truman Administration Prospect House served as The White House Guest House for visiting dignitaries. Presidents Washington and Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, the Shah of Iran, the President of France, and the poet Robert Frost have all been guests of Prospect House.
The first floor of this 9,000+ square foot residence includes 12-foot ceilings; a formal entrance hall; a double parlor living room with twin Adams fireplaces, a Jefferson window, and a bay window overlooking the gardens; a banquet-sized dining room with a fireplace and river views; a gallery hall; an ample-sized eat-in kitchen, a powder room and a veranda. Upstairs are 7 large bedrooms -- several with river views -- a sitting room and 5 full baths. A lovely library opening to the garden, a home office, an 8th bedroom and a full bath make up the lower level. The property includes a 41-foot swimming pool and an octagonal watch tower where one of the early owners watched his boats come into Georgetown Harbor.
A three-car garage and additional parking for 3 cars complete this extraordinary offering.
Prospect House has been well-maintained and improved by its current owners, who, in the last few years, have replaced the roof; the plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems; and rebuilt all of the windows.
DCDC2129376
MLSⓇ ID
February 28, 2024
Listed
October 2, 2024
Updated
Map
3508 Prospect St NW
Washington DC, 20007
Interior Features
Total Stories
4
Bedrooms
8
Total Bathrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Hardwood
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Floor Description
Hardwood
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.43 Acres
Architectual Style
Federal, Georgian
Roof
Slate
School Information
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Other Property Details
Taxes
$49,381
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
169
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking
Attached
Parking Total
6
View
No
County
WASHINGTON
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
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2/28/2024 | Active | — |
Listed by Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Listing Contact: 2022563628
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