Chevy Chase,
DC.
The District side of Chevy Chase. Colonial Revival houses on Connecticut Avenue's side streets, between Rock Creek Park and Friendship Heights, platted from 1906.
Who are the best real estate agents in Chevy Chase DC?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in Chevy Chase DC, 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 in Northwest Washington at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much does a home cost in Chevy Chase DC?
The median sale price in Chevy Chase DC was $1,475,288 for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin, up 5.4% from a year earlier. Fifty-one homes sold at a median of $549 per square foot. The typical home took 37 days to sell and closed at 100.6% of list price.
How do I buy or sell a home in Chevy Chase DC with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around Chevy Chase DC'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 Chevy Chase DC and what is it like?
Chevy Chase DC is a residential neighborhood in Northwest Washington, mainly in ZIP code 20015. Rock Creek Park bounds it to the east, Western Avenue and the Maryland line to the north, and Reno Road and Friendship Heights to the west. It is a separate place from Chevy Chase, Maryland, which lies across Western Avenue in Montgomery County.
Francis G. Newlands formed the Chevy Chase Land Company in 1890, and the District subdivisions were platted in 1906 and 1907.
A 2024 application to make the neighborhood a historic district did not advance. Chevy Chase DC is not a designated historic district. Nearby guides: Chevy Chase, MD, AU Park, Bethesda, Spring Valley.
| Metric | Figure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,475,288 | +5.4% YoY |
| Homes sold | 51 | -8.1% YoY |
| Median days on market | 37 | +8 days |
| Median price per sq ft | $549 | +3.5% YoY |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 100.6% |
What kinds of homes are in Chevy Chase DC?
Chevy Chase DC was built house by house between 1906 and the 1960s. A DC Office of Planning study found about 70% of the homes in the core are Colonial Revival.
The dominant style, in brick and frame, across the streets off Connecticut Avenue.
Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares, Dutch Colonials, and Tudor Revival houses, with Sears kit houses among them.
Apartment buildings along the avenue, some Art Deco, give a lower entry price than the houses.
Which schools and Metro stations serve Chevy Chase DC?
By current DCPS feeder pattern, most of Chevy Chase DC is served by Lafayette Elementary, with Murch Elementary serving some streets. Both feed Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School. Red Line stations at Friendship Heights, Tenleytown-AU, and Van Ness-UDC serve the neighborhood.
School assignment in DC follows the address. Confirm any property with the DCPS School Finder before you rely on it.
What is Chevy Chase DC known for?
Chevy Chase DC is known for Chevy Chase Circle and its Newlands Memorial Fountain, the Avalon Theatre, which opened in 1923, Rock Creek Park, Lafayette-Pointer Park, and the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library on Connecticut Avenue.
Buyers often compare it with Chevy Chase, Maryland. The houses are similar. The taxes, schools, and closing costs are not. FORWARD is licensed on both sides of Western Avenue.
How should you read the Chevy Chase DC market?
Chevy Chase DC was steady in summer 2026: a median up 5.4%, homes closing at 100.6% of list, and 51 sales. That is a balanced market that still pays for a well-priced house.
Buyers weighing the District against Maryland should compare the full cost of ownership, not only the price. Ask FORWARD for that comparison before you choose a side of the line.
Chevy Chase DC: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in Chevy Chase DC?
Talk with Marc Cashin or Niki Lang at FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney about Chevy Chase DC. Looking across Western Avenue as well? Read the Chevy Chase, MD guide.