The Carleton | Luxury Condos | Village of Friendship Heights

Located at 4550 N Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Offering 140 residences with very spacious floorplans, the Carleton is one of most perennially popular condominiums in Maryland’s Chevy Chase area. The specific subdivision is known as the Village of Friendship Heights, and the condo community is just a few blocks from the Washington, DC border. The high-rise building is smaller than some of its neighbors yet offers an impressive array of full service luxury amenities.

Sometimes described as the Carleton of Chevy Chase, the nine-story property was designed in the International style with the added detail of Art Deco balconies that are rounded at each end. Completed in 1982, the Carleton was the last condominium built during a busy period of construction in a neighborhood that has deep historic roots. Other notable residential communities in the area include the exclusive gated Somerset House and the recently built Ritz-Carlton Chevy Chase. 

Available Inventory at The Carleton Condominium

Generous Floorplans and Great Location at the Carleton

The Carleton with its circular front drive, extended porte-cochere and door attendant is as impressive on the inside as it appears from the street. From the giant front lobby with its 24-hour concierge, residents can ascend elevators to condo apartments that are noticeably larger than the norm. Floorplans come on one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, some with bonus dens that can be used as libraries, work-from-home offices, or other flex-space uses. There were 11 different models at the time of completion but numerous remodels from individual owners have resulted in an even greater variety. The layouts range from approximately 1,000 to 2,500 square feet of interior space, further augmented by expansive private balconies that are said to be among the largest in the neighborhood. The windows are very wide and finishes such as crown molding and built-ins add to the appeal. Kitchens at the Carleton were large to begin with, and many have been remodeled since the building’s inception.

Those living at the Carleton are treated to a host of amenities, starting with the aforementioned lobby and concierge service. There is also a terrific fitness center with a sauna, showers and locker rooms, as well as a heated swimming pool with a lounging deck. You can also add a card room, a party room, a garden area with lush landscaping, and organized activities and social gatherings. Also worth noting is the secure underground parking garage with four levels and direct access via two elevators, ensuring plenty of space. There is even guest parking and extra storage. The neighborhood is yet another part of the appeal, with nearby greenspaces like Hubert Humphrey Park and Friendship Heights Park, as well as lots of shopping and dining along Wisconsin Avenue just three blocks away. Even closer is Alfio’s La Trattoria at the end of the block, with the Elizabeth Deli and the Friendship Gourmet Market right across the street. 

To learn more about condos for sale at the Carleton, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-798-3600.

The Carleton, Maryland FAQs

Q: Is there a gym at this building?

A: Yes, there is a fitness center, a sauna, and a heated swimming pool.

Q: Would I be allowed to have a dog at the Carleton?

A: Yes, this is a pet-friendly building. There are several nearby neighborhood parks that you might wish to visit with your dog.

Q: What is the parking situation at the Carleton?

A: The building has a four-level secure parking structure with assigned parking for condo owners. There is also guest parking.

Q: Is this building in Friendship Village or Chevy Chase?

A: It is in both. Friendship Village is an unincorporated community within the larger area of Chevy Chase.

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Listing information last updated on February 14th, 2025 at 10:45pm EST.