PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside the Obama Family’s Post-Presidency Home

President Barack Obama, wife Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sashahave made plans to relocate from their cozy quarters in the White House to an 8,200-square-foot home in the Kalorama neighborhood in Washington, D.C. at the conclusion of his presidency.

The 9-bedroom mansion with 8.5 baths may not have the same notoriety as the family’s current abode, but it still boasts plenty of suburban charm and even a few historical touches (not to mention less traffic).
Built in 1928, the single-family home was first listed in a newspaper ad for an estimated cost of $50,000, according to website Ghosts of DC. Although it seems like a steal compared to its current price tag—the last sale was to former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart for $5,295,000—it was most likely an impressive purchase for Charles Maddox, who resided in the mansion for three decades.

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Praised for perfecting the first air-sea radio communication, Maddox, a U.S. Navy captain also had a daughter, Muriel, who spent time in the soon-to-be presidential pad. The debutante and aspiring actress had a few successes in her career, most notably the 1950 film The Men, which starred Marlon Brando

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Of course, the beautiful brick residence has since been renovated to suit the needs of today’s modern families. Lots of land, a spacious patio and a bright, white kitchen are just a few of the amenities the Obamas are expected to enjoy, ensuring the family will still be living the American dream.