Friendship Heights Real Estate, Washington DC
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Straddling both sides of the Washington, DC/Maryland Border, Friendship Heights has a little something for everyone—grand old Victorian homes, new mixed-used condos for sale and a highly walkable shopping mecca anchored by two malls and blocks of standalone shops along Wisconsin Avenue. What’s lacking these days however, is a large inventory of detached single-family homes for sale—the houses themselves exist, along with wonderful tree-lined streets. But, owners aren’t selling them right now.
This interesting suburb with an urbanized buzz, dates back to an early “friendship grant” handed off to newly arrived colonists back in 1715. Nearly two centuries of farming followed, until a trolley line from Georgetown arrived circa 1900. Suddenly the sleepy village was a boom town with an extended development phase, unhampered by zoning ordinances. Stores, apartment buildings and Sears Roebuck catalog homes (aka Craftsman) were thrown up on newly created lots. For more info about real estate for sale in Friendship Heights or other Washington DC real estate, contact District Partners at Compass today!
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That same entrepreneurial spirit has carried forth to modern times, with a smorgasbord of old and new homes for sale ranging from historic Victorians to massive luxury condo buildings like the Archstone Wisconsin. There’s funky thrift stores, designer boutiques and big box retailers on the same street, along with the Friendship Heights Metro station right in the middle of it all. Yet step off the beaten track of the main drag and you’ll find yourself walking through quiet suburban tree-lined streets with lovely homes.
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The Friendship Heights real estate market continues to be fed by new construction—recent projects have included the 107-unit Chase Point on Western Avenue where condos for sale can list for well over a million dollar and the Harrison—a 49-unit infill development on Wisconsin. And while single-family homes for sale have become something of an endangered species, opportunities do exist. A beautiful 1929 Dutch Colonial recently listed for $879,000 and quickly sold for $910,000.
Friendship Heights FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where exactly is Friendship Heights?
A: Friendship Heights is a small triangular community in Washington, DC. Its borders are generally considered to be Western Avenue to the north (the Maryland/Washington border), 41st Street NW to the east, and River Road NW to the southwest.
Q: But isn’t there a Friendship Heights in Maryland as well?
A: The Friendship Heights Metro station is technically on the Maryland side of Western Avenue, but just by a matter of feet. Friendship Village, on the Maryland side of the border, is historically linked with Friendship Heights.
Q: What types of homes for sale will I find in Friendship Heights?
A: Real estate properties in Friendship Heights include single-family homes, townhouses, and luxury condominiums.
Q: Are there any shopping opportunities in the immediate area?
A: Yes, Wisconsin Avenue is the spine of Friendship Heights, offering many shops, restaurants, bakeries, and groceries. As Wisconsin Avenue crosses Western Avenue into Maryland, the retail opportunities continue.
Amenities and Attractions in the Friendship Heights Neighborhood
Retail in Friendship Heights is anchored by two malls—Mazza Gallerie and Chevy Chase Pavillion, along with countless standalone shops. There’s movie theaters and sports bars, a Whole Foods and popular chains like Cheesecake Factory and Williams Sonoma. Among the great eateries are Chad’s Friendship Heights (formerly Chadwick’s) and Range by Bryan Voltaggio. So for a hybrid DC/Maryland, urban suburb with great homes and condos for sale, check out Friendship Heights—still friendly, but with add-on options.
