JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home as a Married Couple Lists for $2M in D.C.

Located in Georgetown, the well-preserved, four-level property has not changed hands since the 1940s.
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Location: 3321 Dent Place Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Price: $2,000,000

Year Built: 1942

Footprint: 3,072 square feet (four bedrooms, four baths)

Lot Size: 0.05 acres

From the Agent: "In December of 1953 John F. Kennedy and Jackie Bouvier Kennedy signed their first lease as a newly married couple at 3321 Dent Place NW. JFK, still a junior senator at the time, and Jackie enjoyed hosting formal dinner parties and relaxing in the backyard garden. The four-level property has been with the same family since it was built in 1942. This classic Georgetown home retains numerous period details including wide-board Canadian oak floors, a woodburning fireplace, an expansive dining room with real oak molding, and a sun-filled living room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden. Outside, the English garden–style backyard, complete with profusions of purple bearded iris and white peonies, leads down an all-brick walkway to a fully detached garage. 3321 Dent Place NW is located in Georgetown’s West Village, just a short walk from Volta Park, Wisconsin Avenue, M Street, and countless shopping and dining venues."

Refinished Canadian oak floors run throughout the main living room, which features floor-to-ceiling glazing and direct access to the backyard.

Refinished Canadian oak floors run throughout the main living room, which features floor-to-ceiling glazing and direct access to the backyard.

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The home is full of period details, including a woodburning fireplace in the living room, custom built-ins, and hidden storage compartments.

The home is full of period details, including a woodburning fireplace in the living room, custom built-ins, and hidden storage compartments.

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A light-filled office is located on the same level as the kitchen, dining, and living areas.

A light-filled office is located on the same level as the kitchen, dining, and living areas.

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Original tile wraps around the primary bathroom, complete with a large step-in shower.

Original tile wraps around the primary bathroom, complete with a large step-in shower.

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A detached garage awaits at the end of a brick walkway at the far edge of the backyard.

A detached garage awaits at the end of a brick walkway at the far edge of the backyard.

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