Chevy Chase, Barnaby Woods & Hawthorne Real Estate

Chevy Chase Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Washington, D.C.

The Chevy Chase area of Washington, DC, has a distinctly more quiet and exclusive feel than most of the rest of the city. This DC neighborhood should not be confused with its neighbor, Chevy Chase, Maryland, although the two are only separated by Western Avenue. Over the years, Chevy Chase has expanded and includes several smaller neighborhoods, including Friendship Heights, Tenleytown and Hawthorne. Real estate options consist of condominiums, townhouses, and single-family detached homes. Additionally, many historical homes are scattered throughout Chevy Chase and in fact, the first home in Chevy Chase was built in 1908 and still stands today.

Visitors and residents who are interested in learning more about the neighborhood cannot miss out on Historic Chevy Chase's annual walking tours of some of the neighborhood's more impressive homes. Also not to be missed is Rock Creek Park, which makes up one of the neighborhood's borders. This unique reserve contains miles of natural beauty, as well as historic buildings and interesting attractions, such as the Carter Barron Amphitheater and the Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium. As hard-pressed as you may be to leave the sanctuary of Chevy Chase, the excitement and wonder of downtown Washington, DC, cannot be overlooked. Thousands of memorials, museums, restaurants, shops and theatres are only minutes away. Residents of this singular neighborhood enjoy a lifestyle of quiet beauty combined with the attractions of one of the United State's most spectacular cities!


Chevy Chase, DC Real Estate Market & Prices for Houses for Sale

Condominiums and townhouses in the Chevy Chase area are available from the low $300,000s to just under $2 million. Many amenities are available, including central air conditioning, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, breakfast bars, appliances, French doors, intercom systems, walk-in closets, zoned temperature control, security features, basements, fireplaces, formal dining rooms and open floor plans. Single-family detached homes are available from approximately $600,000 to just under $2 million.

Many historic properties in Chevy Chase are available, as are fixer-upper properties. Architectural styles include Colonial, Traditional, Federal, Contemporary and Tudor. Homes in Barnaby Woods are characterized by their 1930s colonial architectural style on large lots of land. If you're looking to live in a completely suburban area outside the city, then Hawthorne Forest Heights may be the choice for you. 1950s styled ramblers and split-level homes can be found throughout Hawthorne Forest Heights, at prices starting at $700,000. Land for custom building and farm land is extremely limited.