Wesley Heights,
DC.
Tudor Revival and Colonial houses from the 1920s, set between Glover-Archbold Park and Battery Kemble Park. A zoning overlay has protected the original character since 1992.
Who are the best real estate agents in Wesley Heights?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in Wesley Heights, 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 at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW in the same 20016 ZIP code. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much does a home cost in Wesley Heights?
The median sale price in Wesley Heights was $3.0 million for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin, at a median of $796 per square foot. Only three homes sold in that period, so the figure is a limited sample. Condominiums on New Mexico Avenue trade well below the single-family houses.
How do I buy or sell a home in Wesley Heights with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around Wesley Heights'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 Wesley Heights and what is it like?
Wesley Heights is a residential neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC, in ZIP codes 20016 and 20007. Massachusetts Avenue bounds it to the east, Nebraska Avenue to the north, Battery Kemble Park to the west, and Glover Parkway to the south. Foxhall Road and New Mexico Avenue are its main roads.
The neighborhood was founded in 1890 by a group led by John Waggaman with the backing of Charles C. Glover. The W.C. & A.N. Miller Company bought 80 acres and redeveloped it in the 1920s.
The Wesley Heights Zoning Overlay, approved July 13, 1992, limits what can be built so that new work respects the original houses. Nearby guides: Spring Valley, the Palisades, Georgetown, AU Park.
| Metric | Figure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3.0M | Limited sample |
| Homes sold | 3 | |
| Median days on market | 5 | |
| Median price per sq ft | $796 | +39.6% YoY |
What kinds of homes are in Wesley Heights?
Wesley Heights has two distinct kinds of property: detached houses from the Miller era, and condominium buildings along New Mexico Avenue.
The signature Wesley Heights house. Brick, stone, and half-timbered fronts from the Miller development.
Neo-Colonial single-family homes, many built between 1940 and 1969.
Full-service buildings such as The Towers and Sutton Place offer a lower entry price than the houses.
Which schools and Metro stations serve Wesley Heights?
By current DCPS feeder pattern, Wesley Heights feeds Hardy Middle School and MacArthur High School, with Horace Mann the elementary school most often associated with the neighborhood. Wesley Heights 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 Wesley Heights known for?
Wesley Heights is known for its 1920s houses, its park edges, and its zoning overlay. Glover-Archbold Park runs along one side and Battery Kemble Park along the other.
Westover, the Glover estate built in 1892, predates the Miller houses and remains a landmark of the neighborhood.
How should you read the Wesley Heights market?
Redfin shows a 66.6% year-over-year jump in the Wesley Heights median. That number rests on three sales and says nothing dependable about value. It should not be read as a trend.
In a neighborhood this small, pricing comes from the individual house, the overlay's limits on what can be added, and the handful of recent sales that truly compare.
Wesley Heights: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in Wesley Heights?
Few Wesley Heights homes sell in any given quarter. Talk with Marc Cashin or Niki Lang at FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney before one comes to market.