Set in the heart of AU Park / Tenleytown, 4436 Albemarle St NW delivers the NW DC lifestyle buyers dream of—an incredibly walkable location close to Tenleytown-AU Metro (Red Line), Tenley Library, Friendship Park, Wilson Rec Center with an Olympic-size pool (DC residents), restaurants and shops along Wisconsin Ave, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Target, and American University, plus quick access to Sibley Hospital. A major highlight of this location is walkable access to the highly sought-after Janney Elementary, Deal Middle, and Jackson-Reed High School pyramid. This stately brick colonial offers the rare city combination of outdoor space and parking with a patio and yard for entertaining and a two-car garage with extra storage. Inside, enjoy timeless charm with hardwood floors, crown molding, chair railing, updated lighting, and formal living and dining rooms, plus multiple flexible spaces ideal for home office, guests, or recreation. The updated kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas cooking, and a kitchen island with an open layout designed for entertaining and everyday living. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,635 sq ft above grade, the home also includes renovated primary and guest baths with new vanities and designer tile, a dedicated laundry room with a new washer and dryer, and excellent storage throughout including bonus eaves storage behind closets. Major updates include replaced windows, a 2022 roof, 2011 HVAC, and a 2005 Bradford White 50-gallon gas hot water heater.