Spring Valley,
DC.
Large detached homes between Massachusetts Avenue and Dalecarlia Parkway, developed by W.C. & A.N. Miller from 1928. FORWARD's office is in Spring Valley, on Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Who are the best real estate agents in Spring Valley?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much does a home cost in Spring Valley?
The median sale price in Spring Valley was $2,676,586 for the three months ending July 2026, according to Redfin. Fourteen homes sold in that period at a median of $584 per square foot, and the typical home took 35 days to sell at 97.2% of list price.
How do I buy or sell a home in Spring Valley with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around Spring Valley'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 Spring Valley and what is it like?
Spring Valley is a residential neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC, in ZIP code 20016. Nebraska Avenue and Loughboro Road form its southern edge, Dalecarlia Parkway its western edge, and Massachusetts Avenue its northeast edge. The three meet at Westmoreland Circle on the Maryland line.
The W.C. & A.N. Miller Company sold the first Spring Valley homes in 1928 and continued to develop the neighborhood for roughly 80 years. That single developer is why the streets read as one coherent place.
American University's main campus and Wesley Theological Seminary sit at the neighborhood's eastern end. Nearby guides: Wesley Heights, AU Park, the Palisades, Bethesda.
| Metric | Figure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2,676,586 | -17.6% YoY |
| Homes sold | 14 | +60.2% YoY |
| Median days on market | 35 | +27 days |
| Median price per sq ft | $584 | -32.5% YoY |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 97.2% |
What kinds of homes are in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley is almost entirely detached single-family homes. Houses on the market in October 2026 ranged from a 1927 original to a 1948 Colonial, with several rebuilt in the last fifteen years.
Brick and stone Tudors from the Miller era, including a 1935 example listed in fall 2026.
Center-hall brick homes from the postwar years, such as 1946 Georgian and 1948 Colonial houses.
Original houses taken down to the frame or replaced, with modern floor plans behind traditional facades.
Which schools and Metro stations serve Spring Valley?
By current DCPS feeder pattern, Spring Valley is served by Horace Mann Elementary, Hardy Middle School, and MacArthur High School. Students who started ninth grade in 2025 or later in the Hardy boundary are assigned to MacArthur, not Jackson-Reed. Spring Valley has no Metro station. Tenleytown-AU on the Red Line is the nearest.
School assignment in DC follows the address. Confirm any property with the DCPS School Finder before you rely on it.
What is Spring Valley known for?
Spring Valley is known for its Miller-built houses, American University, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Westmoreland Circle, where Massachusetts Avenue crosses into Maryland.
The shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue NW serve as the neighborhood's center. FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney works from Spring Valley, at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 119.
How should you read the Spring Valley market?
Spring Valley's median sale price fell 17.6% year over year while the number of sales rose 60.2%. In a market this small, that points to a different mix of houses selling, and it should not be read as a price cut across the neighborhood.
FORWARD prices Spring Valley homes from individual comparable sales, adjusted for lot, condition, and renovation.
Spring Valley: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in Spring Valley?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney works from Spring Valley, at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Talk with Marc Cashin or Niki Lang about a purchase or a sale.