About this home

Welcome to 5737 26th Street NW - a rare opportunity in the heart of Chevy Chase, DC! Discover the enduring appeal of this classic, well-maintained split-level residence, ideally situated in one of NW Washington's most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this spacious home features a versatile floor plan with separate living and dining rooms, kitchen, a charming brick sun porch, generous attic living and storage, and walkout basement-providing abundant space and flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. A large, level backyard with a flagstone patio offers exceptional potential for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, entertaining, or future personalization. There is a one-car attached garage. An attached brick shed provides additional convenience and storage. Location is truly exceptional. Just moments from Rock Creek Park-Washington, DC's treasured urban oasis-the property offers easy access to nature, trails, recreation, and open space while remaining close to the conveniences of city living. The highly desirable Chevy Chase DC neighborhood is near Lafayette Elementary School, neighborhood parks, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Convenient access to Connecticut and Wisconsin Avenues, Military Road, and Rock Creek Parkway makes commuting throughout the District and beyond remarkably convenient. A well-maintained home, a flexible floor plan, an expansive backyard, and an enviable Chevy Chase location makes 5737 26th Street NW a compelling opportunity to own in one of Washington, DC's most desirable neighborhoods.

Facts and features

Schools

• Lafayette Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi

  10

• Deal Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.6 mi

  10

• Jackson-Reed High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.8 mi

  7

• The Episcopal Center for Children

  elementary · K-7 · 0.3 mi

• St. John's College High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.5 mi

• Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital

  elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi

Price history

• Aug 11, 2026 · Listed$1,250,000
• Aug 10, 2001 · Sold$347,600

Tax history

• 2026$9,070 tax · $1,067,090 assessed
• 2025$8,744 tax · $1,067,090 assessed
• 2024$8,498 tax · $1,028,770 assessed
• 2023$8,132 tax · $956,730 assessed
• 2022$7,276 tax · $856,000 assessed
• 2021$7,048 tax · $829,210 assessed
• 2020$6,830 tax · $803,640 assessed
• 2019$6,729 tax · $791,730 assessed

Home value

$1,238,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,238,000
• Quantarium$1,223,108
• Cotality$1,409,200

Where it is