AU Park,
DC.
About 2,700 homes, nearly all detached, between Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Western Avenues. Center-hall Colonials, front porches, and two Red Line stations nearby.
Who are the best real estate agents in AU Park?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in AU Park, Washington DC. Marc Cashin, Founder and CEO, and Niki Lang, sales advisor, lead the team's Washington DC work, backed by more than $300 million in lifetime managed sales, dedicated transaction management, and a partner mortgage strategist. FORWARD's office is across Massachusetts Avenue in Spring Valley, at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much does a home cost in AU Park?
The median sale price in American University Park was $1,799,132 for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin, up 28.5% from a year earlier. Fifteen homes sold at a median of $588 per square foot, and 46.5% sold above list price.
How do I buy or sell a home in AU Park with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around AU Park's streets and offers priced from recent closed sales. Sellers get pricing from comparable sales, preparation advice, and marketing to buyers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Read how it works for buyers and sellers, or see the Washington DC guide.
Where is AU Park and what is it like?
American University Park, known as AU Park, is a residential neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC, in ZIP code 20016. Massachusetts Avenue bounds it to the south, Wisconsin Avenue to the east, Nebraska Avenue to the north, and Western Avenue and the Maryland line to the west.
The neighborhood was platted in 1896 by Croissant & Stone as a subdivision of about 54 acres and largely built out in the 1920s by the W.C. & A.N. Miller Company.
AU Park holds about 2,700 homes, almost all of them detached single-family houses. Nearby guides: Spring Valley, Chevy Chase DC, Wesley Heights, Bethesda.
| Metric | Figure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,799,132 | +28.5% YoY |
| Homes sold | 15 | |
| Median days on market | 31 | 13 a year ago |
| Median price per sq ft | $588 | +12.2% YoY |
| Sold above list price | 46.5% |
What kinds of homes are in AU Park?
AU Park is a neighborhood of detached houses. Most are center-hall Colonials, and many have a front porch and no driveway.
The standard AU Park house. Brick, two or three stories, built largely in the 1920s and 1930s.
Tudor Revival houses and Craftsman bungalows are mixed through the same blocks.
A small number of houses date from the first years after the 1896 plat.
Which schools and Metro stations serve AU Park?
By current DCPS feeder pattern, AU Park is served by Janney Elementary, Deal Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School. Two Red Line stations are close by: Tenleytown-AU and Friendship Heights.
School assignment in DC follows the address. Confirm any property with the DCPS School Finder before you rely on it.
What is AU Park known for?
AU Park is known for its Colonial houses, Friendship Park, which residents call Turtle Park, and American University facilities including the Washington College of Law and the Katzen Arts Center.
Janney Elementary's original building dates to 1925 and was designed by Municipal Architect Albert L. Harris.
How should you read the AU Park market?
AU Park was among the most competitive markets in Washington in summer 2026: a median up 28.5%, and 46.5% of homes selling above list. At the same time the median days on market rose from 13 to 31. Well-prepared houses moved fast. Others waited.
Buyers should expect competition on the best houses and room to negotiate on the rest. Sellers should price from closed comparables and prepare the house before it lists.
AU Park: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in AU Park?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney works from Spring Valley, across Massachusetts Avenue from AU Park. Talk with Marc Cashin or Niki Lang about a purchase or a sale.