5196 27th St NW, Washington, DC 20008
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OFF MARKET

5196 27th St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Chevy Chase
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,214 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$2,596,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026

$2,596,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
6 Beds
5 Baths
5,214 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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Description

The Architectural Digest-worthy six-bedroom, five-bath cedar contemporary is a rarely available retreat, surrounded on two sides by Rock Creek Park. With easy access to walking trails, it boasts spectacular views from floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook parkland as well as a large deck.Light-filled and meticulously maintained, The Ledge is perched on a peaceful hilltop with to spread out. It~s well suited to entertaining, with great flow and a spacious family/media/game room with wet bar and imposing stone wood-burning fireplace.Enter through a stunning slate-floored atrium ideal for displaying art, awake to birdsong in the woods, enjoy drinks or barbeque on the deck surrounded by mature landscaping (supported by an irrigation system). The sunny and elegant living room has soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and marble-clad wood-burning fireplace to enjoy while watching snow fall in the park. A staircase leads to a loft-like mini-library with inviting window seat. In spring and summer, gaze at lush greenery through picture windows and feel as if you~re in your own private tree house.The renovated, well-designed cook~s kitchen offers copious counter and cabinet space, double sink, honey-hued granite island, state-of-the-art induction cooktop and Murano blown-glass pendant lamps. A glass-enclosed eat-in breakfast area has table space for six and slidingdoors to the deck.The six bedrooms include a spacious high-ceilinged master suite with generous closet space, picture windows overlookingthe park, custom drapes, wall-mounted flat-screen TV and wood-burning fireplace.The master bath with high ceiling and skylights is outfitted with elegant beige marble countertops, his-and-her sinks and substantial counter space, slate-floored shower and a Jacuzzi.A cozy two-room suite with full bath on the fourth floor can be used as a teen~s hideaway, housekeeper~s domain or exercise room.One bedroom is currently used as a home office, in addition to a ground-floor workspace overlooking the park with built-in shelves and filing cabinets.The four full bathrooms in addition to the master have been updated, there~sabundant storage space in the attic with pull-down stairs and walk-in closets on the fourth floor. The extra-long one-car garage offers plentiful storage and contains a plug-in for an electric vehicle and an automatic door. A parking pad with two spaces sits at the foot of the driveway.
5196 27th St NW, Washington, DC 20008 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,214 sqft single-family home in Chevy Chase, built in 1978. It last sold for $2,150,000 on Jul 31, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,596,100, with a rent estimate of $10,358/month.

Home Highlights

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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5196 27th St NW

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Shingle Not Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 5196 27th St NW

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2019$2,590,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/20/2019$2,590,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/23/2019$2,790,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/31/2007$2,150,000Sold
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08/22/2002$880,000Sold
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Market trends in Washington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$633K
$9.75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$482
$10MoM
Available listings
3239
118MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$23,867
Assessment$2,994,230
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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4
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2827 Ellicott St NW, Washington, DC
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06/15/26
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3,472
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$2,525,000
04/22/26
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2840 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC
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$2,250,000
07/15/25
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4.5
4,210
2739 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC
0.48
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$2,700,000
04/24/26
5
5.5
5,704
2928 Ellicott St NW, Washington, DC
0.37
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$1,900,000
10/31/25
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5
3,755
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$2,275,000
11/10/25
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5.5
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0.08
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4
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What Locals Say about Chevy Chase

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  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 70 % Say there are community events

  • 69 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

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    "15 years here and love it! I will never live anywhere else. Need more good restaurants but fun and easy place to live. "
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    "I moved here from atlanta, not knowing the area or neighborhoods to well. Chevy chase is mostly quite. Residential but still in the city. It’s a nice like neighborhood, plenty of green space, sidewalks and houses. Everything is somewhat convenient. "
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    "Great sidewalks with lots of trees for shade, several dog parks, respectful neighbours. Easy to walk around. "
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    "It’s a very nice part of Upper NW part of District. Grew up over in Bethesda and nice area. I would choose to own here, best schools on MD side and hella rich mf."
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    "Great access to downtown via bus. Metro also close, easy to walk but L1 and L2 buses also run frequently and stop at Van Ness."
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    "Strong sense of community, friendliness, safe neighborhood. It’s also very green—a lot of trees, gardens and lawns are well kept. "
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    "Dog owners would love it here! It is a great place to walk around with a dog and there are other pet owners here."
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  • Sophie R.
    "It is about 30 minutes to downtown DC by car. The public transportation is not great around here because the M4 bus comes every 30 minutes and does not run on Sundays. The E4 bus is about 4 blocks away from where I live."
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  • Sophie R.
    "It is quiet, the people who live here are very friendly and it is near the city."
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    "There are some speeding cars along Connecticut Ave, but for the most part, the neighborhood is very dog-friendly and walkable."
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    "It's easy to commute along Connecticut Ave during rush hour due to lane controls. It's also easier to hop on and off Rock Creek Parkway."
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