Tenleytown Real Estate

Tenleytown grew up around Tenley Circle on Wisconsin Avenue, one of the oldest crossroads in Northwest DC. Newer condo and apartment buildings sit above shops near the Metro, while side streets have early-20th-century bungalows, foursquares, Colonials and semi-detached homes.

The Tenleytown-AU Red Line station is on Wisconsin Avenue. Fort Reno Park, the highest natural point in DC, and the Wilson Aquatic Center are a short walk away.

Buying in Tenleytown

Homes here range from condos near the Metro to century-old houses on the side streets, and condition varies widely. I'll help you weigh location, updates and building details, and understand which recent sales are true comparisons.

Selling in Tenleytown

Tenleytown attracts buyers who want Metro access with a residential feel. I'll help you price with care, prepare your home to show well, and reach buyers looking across upper Northwest.

Thinking about buying or selling in Tenleytown? Call or text me at 301.471.4302.

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Overview for Tenleytown, DC

Tenleytown pairs a Red Line station and Wisconsin Avenue shops with older homes near Fort Reno Park.

$1.67M

Median sale price

31 days

Median days on market

Tenleytown-AU

Nearest Metro

About 5 miles

To downtown DC

Market data: Redfin, three months ending August 2026. Figures cover the combined AU Park, Friendship Heights and Tenleytown area. Updated periodically.

Around Tenleytown

Tenley Circle & Wisconsin Avenue

Condos and apartments above shops near the Metro.

Fort Reno area

Detached and semi-detached early-1900s homes around the park.

American University Park

Mostly detached 1920s-1950s homes to the west.

Wakefield & Van Ness

A mix of houses and apartment buildings toward Connecticut Avenue.

Points of Interest

A few favorite places around Tenleytown for the outdoors, culture, and everyday errands.

Name	Category	About
Fort Reno Park ↗	Parks	Highest natural point in DC, with fields and fort remains
Wilson Aquatic Center ↗	Active	Indoor 50-meter public pool
Glover-Archbold Trail ↗	Active	Wooded trail running south toward Georgetown
American University Museum ↗	Arts	Free contemporary art museum at the Katzen Arts Center
Tenley-Friendship Library ↗	Culture	Modern public library branch on Wisconsin Avenue
Tenley Provisions ↗	Shopping & Dining	Café, bistro and wood-fired pizza
Turtle Park ↗	Parks	Popular playground and fields

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