Best New Listings: Park Adjacent In Forest Hills; A Gem In Hill East

• November 7th

by UrbanTurf Staff

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This week’s Best New Listings includes a Forest Hills home overlooking the park and a Hill East home on the market for the first time in several decades. 

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Park Adjacent In Forest Hills

Perched high above Rock Creek Park, this five-bedroom Forest Hills home offers a rare combination of privacy and park views. Originally built in the 1950s, the residence now features a fully renovated kitchen and baths, along with a spacious attic that offers potential for expansion. A discrete stairway just above the property connects directly into the heart of the Forest Hills neighborhood. Sadly for the buyers out there, this home went under contract just prior to publication of this article. 

• Full Listing: 4838 Broad Branch Road NW (map) 
• Price: $2.45 million 
• Bedrooms: Five
• Bathrooms: 3.5
• Square Feet: 3,668
• Year Built: 1952
• Listing Agent: Lou Cardenas, TTR Sotheby's International Realty

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A Gem In Hill East

On the market for the first time in over 35 years, this two-bedroom Hill East townhome showcases stunning woodworking and interior architecture by architect Kim Jones, highlighted by a dramatic skylight that floods the staircase with natural light. A gas fireplace with built-in seating creates the perfect reading nook, while the front and rear gardens offer ample space for a green thumb to flourish. The listing is also just steps from Congressional Cemetery—a neighborhood favorite for dog owners. 

• Full Listing: 323 17th Street SE (map)
• Price: $649,900
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: One
• Year Built: 1900
• Listing Agent: Annie Richardson, Compass

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This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/best_new_listings_park_adjacent_in_forest_hills/24048.