Georgetown House Tour April 26th

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 92nd Georgetown House Tour. This annual event, which attracts more than 1,800 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners a chance to visit historic homes in a variety of styles.

Some exceptional homes and landmarks will be presented this year highlighting the charm and history of Georgetown’s past with modern design and architectural enhancements showing the evolution of the times. The self-guided tour begins at St. John’s Church where guests will receive a House Tour Magazine (which serves as the ticket to the tour) complete with an interactive map and historic information about each property.

Attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, which will be held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  In addition to tea and lemonade, guests will enjoy delightful tea sandwiches and delicious desserts made by St. John’s members and generous community partners.  Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $60 per person ($55 per person for groups of 10 or more) and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church on the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007 and are priced at $65 per person.  A full list of the participating homes along with details about each property are listed below.

Kicking off this year’s festivities, the Georgetown House Tour will host its annual Patrons Party on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Held each year at one of Georgetown’s preeminent homes, the Patrons Party was established in 2000 by prolific Georgetown volunteer Frida Burling as a kickoff to the tour.  Guests can anticipate cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in a lavish garden setting.  Proceeds from the event benefit St. John’s ministries to homeless adults and children, the unemployed, senior citizens, and low-income children at DC public schools. This year’s event will be held at the Larz Anderson House, located at 2118 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 20008.

Participating houses on this year’s tour include:

1. 3039 M Street, NW – Jr League of Washington. The historic Loughborough House is the headquarters of the Junior League of Washington. During its almost 200-year history, Loughborough House’s occupants have included a bank, law and insurance offices, dry goods, as well as shoe and department stores. It has also served as a private home for more than a dozen families. Nathan Loughborough, a prominent Virginian who served as Treasury Department Chief Clerk in the early 1800s, built the house. In 1801, he purchased the lot where Loughborough House stands for a mere $1,684 and built a fine three-story brick house.  Five years later, the second building was completed, and they became known as “Nathan Loughborough’s Houses.” In 1813, Mr. Loughborough sold both buildings and they were not to be united under one owner until 1926, when Edlows Department Store purchased both properties.  In 1957, the Honorable and Mrs. Gordon Gray purchased the property, and in 1960 gave it to the Junior League of Washington. The League extensively remodeled the interiors and restored the facade to its original Federal design, following a photograph from the 1880s.

2. 3406 N Street, NW – Jodi Macklin.  Built in 1873 for Edward McCauley, the house was fully renovated in 2024 by Anne Decker Architects.  Jodi Macklin, an interior designer, directed the design vision of the interiors, infusing moody tones and subtle black and white contrasts to create a tranquil retreat. The rear garden designed by Champion Ruby Landscape Architects sets the backdrop view for the stunning kitchen.  When Macklin bought the house mid-renovation from another homeowner, it was a blank slate.  She wanted a more modern look to juxtapose with the history of the house.  The finished gallery-like space is the perfect backdrop to their vibrant family life. 

3. 3420 N Street, NW – Tyler Crockett.  Built in 1890 for J.C. O’Donoghue, the house was fully renovated by its prior owners in 2020 with inspiration taken from the Ritz Hotel in Paris.  Jewel box details surprise at every turn in this home. Plaster moldings were completed by hand and marble mosaic floors were inspired by the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.  The home has a marble patio that is covered in foliage and roses half the year and was inspired to reflect the Luxembourg Gardens. You won’t find another patio like this in Washington, DC. It’s truly one of a kind.

4. 3327 N Street, NW – Brian Graham & Victoria Clarke.  This house is located in one of the city's few remaining rows of Federal houses.  It was built in 1818 by John Cox as part of ‘Cox Row’, a series of five connected homes that he built for him and his sons.  Cox served as a colonel during the War of 1812.  Following the war Cox was an estate owner and served as the mayor of Georgetown from 1823-1845.  The home boasts some wonderful historical details such as reclaimed church windows which complete the kitchen and overlook the gardens.  Stunning art, photography and lighting blended with curated antiques create visual interest as you flow through the home.

5. 3274 P Street, NW – Pete Thompson & Debra Adams. Built in 1869 for Alfred Palmer, the house was fully renovated in 2020 by Architect Dale Overmyer with the exterior being completely restored. The owners sought a refined European sensibility in their design approach, opting for a fully open floor plan on the main level which opens into a magical garden in the back. The pendant lighting in the kitchen set the tone for the rest of the space, including the modern cabinetry and surprise red details throughout. 

6. 1332 29th Street, NW – Cheryl and Mike Naeve. Built in 1860, the house was fully renovated by Architect Christian Zapatka in 2021 for the current owners and is known as the Wisteria house for its beautiful walled garden. Built for Alfred Lee, a freed black man who owned and operated the Lee Feed & Grain store at the southwest corner of 29th and M Street.  Lee was the half-brother to General Robert E Lee who bought his freedom from his family. Designer Danielle Naeve completed the interiors with a vision to blend modern and vintage pieces with texture and color. 

7. 1665 34th Street, NW – Greg Carlsen & Kerry Fortune. Built in 1935 as half of a duplex for Robb Inc, by Architect Robert Carr, the home was reimagined through a full renovation and expansion led by Greg Carlsen, founder of Carlsen Design & Construction, and his wife Kerry, a sales agent at Washington Fine Properties with a keen eye for interior design. The couple purchased the property in 2021 after it had been a two-bedroom/two-bath rental for decades - with the goal of creating a family home. Architect Christian Zapatka guided the transformation, which included a two-story rear extension.  Zapatka’s vision modernized the home, removing walls on the main level and using framed openings to define three distinct living areas—a bold shift to a contemporary style for the Carlsens. Greg and Kerry embraced the concept, prioritizing a rear garden for daily enjoyment while expanding the home to suit their family’s needs. Faced with a choice between direct kitchen-to-garden access or a two-story addition, they opted for the latter. A clever solution—a dumbwaiter linking the kitchen to the garden—introduced design challenges that shaped the project’s evolution.