Chevy Chase DC Real Estate
Chevy Chase DC is a leafy, mostly single-family neighborhood at the top of Northwest DC, just across Western Avenue from Chevy Chase, Maryland. Most homes are detached Colonials, Tudors, Craftsman houses and foursquares built from the 1910s through the 1940s, with condo and co-op buildings along Connecticut Avenue.
The small commercial strip on Connecticut Avenue near McKinley Street has the Avalon Theatre, the neighborhood library and everyday shops. Rock Creek Park runs along the eastern edge, and the Friendship Heights and Van Ness-UDC Red Line stations are nearby.
Buying in Chevy Chase DC
Detached homes here range from original 1920s houses to fully renovated and expanded ones, and condos along Connecticut Avenue add another option. I'll help you compare condition, past additions and lot details, and understand which nearby sales are true comparisons.
Selling in Chevy Chase DC
Chevy Chase DC draws buyers who want a detached home and a neighborhood feel inside the city. I'll help you price carefully against the right sales, prepare your home to show well, and reach buyers looking on both sides of the DC-Maryland line.
Thinking about buying or selling in Chevy Chase DC? Call or text me at 301.471.4302.
Overview for Chevy Chase, DC
Chevy Chase DC offers detached homes on tree-lined streets, a walkable Connecticut Avenue main street and Rock Creek Park next door.
Market data: Redfin, three months ending August 2026. Updated periodically.
Around Chevy Chase DC
Barnaby Woods
Detached 1920s-1940s Colonials and Tudors in the northeast corner, bordering Rock Creek Park.
Hawthorne
A small enclave of mid-century and newer detached homes near Rock Creek Park.
Connecticut Avenue
Condo and co-op buildings near the McKinley Street shops and Chevy Chase Circle.
Chevy Chase, MD
The Maryland side across Western Avenue, with similar homes in a different jurisdiction.
Points of Interest
A few favorite places around Chevy Chase DC for the outdoors, culture, and everyday errands.
| Name | Category | About |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Park ↗ | Parks | Large national park along the eastern edge |
| Rock Creek Nature Center & Planetarium ↗ | Culture | National Park Service nature exhibits and planetarium |
| Lafayette Recreation Center ↗ | Active | Fields, courts and playground |
| Avalon Theatre ↗ | Arts | Nonprofit movie theater open since 1923 |
| Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library ↗ | Culture | Public library branch at Connecticut and McKinley |
| Chevy Chase Farmers Market ↗ | Markets | Year-round Saturday market at Lafayette Elementary |
| Politics and Prose ↗ | Shopping & Dining | Landmark independent bookstore just to the south |
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