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Explore Wesley Heights, DC Real Estate

One of the most sought after neighborhoods in Washington.

Wesley Heights is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Washington. Located just several miles northwest of downtown Washington D.C., the popular Wesley Heights neighborhood offers a tree lined, wealthy residential suburb with upscale housing and a thriving community atmosphere.

Developed in the 1920s by W.C. and A.N. Miller, Wesley Heights is primarily comprised of large detached homes, although there are a few townhomes and condominium options. It was one of the first master planned communities in the United States. The neighborhood has a small commercial mall on New Mexico Avenue with doctors, shops, restaurants, and stores.

Why Live in Wesley Heights, DC

The northwest Washington, DC neighborhood acts as a transition between the urban lifestyle downtown and the suburban communities outside the District's urban core. That positioning, between the city's energy and a park encircled private sanctuary, is Wesley Heights' defining asset.

Trails wind through Battery Kemble on the west side, a former Civil War fort that today is a common sledding destination in the winter and dog walking in the warmer months. Other surrounding greenspaces include Wesley Heights Trail and Glover Archbold Park. Rather than exploring parks, locals can explore the modern art galleries at The Kreeger Museum half a mile from Wesley Heights. The neighborhood is also convenient to a short stroll from the various shops and dining options of New Mexico Avenue.

The demand for real estate in Wesley Heights is driven by its reputation for privacy, renowned schools, and proximity to amenities in American University Park, Cathedral Heights, Palisades, and Foxhall Village, as well as Sibley Memorial and Georgetown MedStar hospitals, and Observatory Circle and Massachusetts Avenue.

Who Lives Here

Wesley Heights draws a resident population that reflects the upper echelon of Washington's diplomatic, governmental, legal, and academic communities: buyers who have specifically chosen the neighborhood's privacy, prestige, and park encircled setting over the higher visibility alternatives nearby.

Senior Government and Diplomatic Officials: Spring Valley, immediately adjacent, is home to many ambassadors' residences, and the broader Foxhall Corridor has housed presidents and senior officials across generations.

Legal and Professional Executives: Washington's senior law firm partners, lobbyists, consultants, and business executives who want a genuine estate scale residence within the District consistently find their way to Wesley Heights.

Families Prioritizing Schools and Green Space: Wesley Heights is served by highly rated schools, including Horace Mann Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, St. Albans School, and The Field School.

Real Estate in Wesley Heights, DC

Because of the location, lot sizes, and history, the median price in this neighborhood hovers in the $1 million to $2 million range, with most detached homes ranging anywhere from $1.4 million to $10 million. Homes here typically range between $3 million and $8 million for the neighborhood's signature estate scale single family residences, with new construction and fully renovated properties at the top of the market regularly exceeding that range.

Wesley Heights is a historic Washington, DC neighborhood known for its mature trees and large neo colonial and Tudor Revival homes dating back to the 1920s. Newer custom construction has arrived as well, bringing contemporary design to the neighborhood's estate lots.

Wesley Heights Homes For Sale

2934 Glover Drive NWFor Sale

$9,500,000

2934 Glover Drive NW, Washington, DC 20016

6 Beds · 9 Baths · 8,240 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

4433 Cathedral Avenue NWFor Sale

$6,995,000

4433 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

7 Beds · 7 Baths · 9,132 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

3022 44th Place NWFor Sale

$6,495,000

3022 44th Place NW, Washington, DC 20016

7 Beds · 10 Baths · 7,200 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of Washington Fine Properties, LLC

4347 Hawthorne Street NWFor Sale

$4,995,000

4347 Hawthorne Street NW, Washington, DC 20016

5 Beds · 7 Baths · 7,500 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

2900 Glover Drive NWFor Sale

$4,750,000

2900 Glover Drive NW, Washington, DC 20016

5 Beds · 5 Baths · 4,946 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

4340 Garfield Street NWFor Sale

$3,195,000

4340 Garfield Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

6 Beds · 6 Baths · 4,427 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

4414 Lowell Street NWFor Sale

$2,695,000

4414 Lowell Street NW, Washington, DC 20016

5 Beds · 5 Baths · 3,600 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of Brian Logan Real Estate

4310 Cathedral Avenue NWFor Sale

$2,495,000

4310 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

5 Beds · 5 Baths · 3,340 Sq Ft

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Listing data is provided by IDX Broker from participating brokers in Bright MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal use, not commercial use.

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Wesley Heights Real Estate FAQs

How much do homes cost in Wesley Heights, DC?+−

The median price hovers in the $1 million to $2 million range, with most detached homes between $1.4 million and $10 million. The neighborhood's signature estate-scale single-family residences typically trade between $3 million and $8 million, and new construction or fully renovated properties regularly exceed that range.

What types of homes are in Wesley Heights?+−

Wesley Heights is primarily large detached homes — mature-tree lots with neo-colonial and Tudor Revival houses dating to the 1920s — along with a few townhomes and condominium options and newer custom construction on estate lots.

What is Wesley Heights known for?+−

Developed in the 1920s by W.C. and A.N. Miller, Wesley Heights was one of the first master-planned communities in the United States. It is known for privacy, tree-lined streets, and a park-encircled setting bordered by Battery Kemble Park, Glover Archbold Park, and the Wesley Heights Trail.

What schools serve Wesley Heights?+−

Wesley Heights is served by highly rated schools including Horace Mann Elementary School and Hardy Middle School, with independent options such as St. Albans School and The Field School nearby.

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