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West Chevy Chase Heights

West Chevy Chase Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Montgomery County 20814, 20815

$1,454,826 Average Value
$489 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Suburban living close to the state line

West Chevy Chase Heights, located near the state line between Maryland and Washington, D.C., features an eclectic mix of housing varieties, a close-knit community and highly-rated schools. Though few local outlets, be it for shopping, dining or entertainment, are in the area, downtown Bethesda isn’t very far away and plenty of local landmarks define West Chevy Chase Heights’ topography. “It’s very convenient to downtown Bethesda,” says Dana Rice, an executive vice president with Compass Realty and the founder of the Dana Rice Group. “Bethesda Chevy Chase High School is an anchor to the vicinity, and Lynbrook Park is a huge benefit to the residents since they can walk down to it. People love the East Bethesda area because it’s not cookie-cutter and has a variety of housing types and styles.”

W Chevy Chase Heights offers the feeling of a small town, just a few miles from the Washington D.C. border.
W Chevy Chase Heights offers the feeling of a small town, just a few miles from the Washington D.C. border.
Single-family homes line the quiet neighborhood streets of W Chevy Chase Heights.
Single-family homes line the quiet neighborhood streets of W Chevy Chase Heights.
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A large selection of architectural styles

Walks down West Chevy Chase Heights’ shaded streets reveal a wide variety of home styles. “It was developed in the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s,” Rice says. “It’s quite eclectic, from little bungalows to giant new constructions. There’s also older Cape Cods and bungalows, too, and prices can range from around $800,000 up to $3 million.” Craftsman styles are also found here, and some of the houses line the edge of the Columbia Country Club. Foliage like heirloom plants, crepe myrtles or weeping willows draped over the lawns add a vibrancy of nature to the neighborhood. Inviting porches and colorful touches, like a red door up the porch steps or blue shutters framing a set of windows, are among West Chevy Chase Heights’ display of personal flair on properties.

Large Modern Colonial homes line the quiet neighborhood streets of W Chevy Chase Heights.
Large Modern Colonial homes line the quiet neighborhood streets of W Chevy Chase Heights.
Large Craftsman style homes are prominent throughout the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood.
Large Craftsman style homes are prominent throughout the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood.
Charming Traditional home, located in the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, features unique architectural details and an attached two-car garage.
Charming Traditional home, located in the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, features unique architectural details and an attached two-car garage.
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A-grade schools around the neighborhood

Within Montgomery County Public Schools, which Niche rates as the second-best school district in Maryland and best district for athletes, students can begin their education at Bethesda Elementary School. Graded an A by Niche and in the service’s top 50 elementary schools in the state, enrollment graduates Bethesda to Westland Middle School, also receiving an A and with a teaching staff ranking in the top 25 in Maryland. Bethesda Chevy Chase High School completes the curriculum and is given an A-plus by Niche, which also ranks it within the top 10 high schools overall, as well as top 10 for college preparation and teaching rosters.

Bethesda Chevy Chase High School offers a quality education to children living in Chevy Chase.
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School offers a quality education to children living in Chevy Chase.
The Westland Middle School is tucked away within the Westwood neighborhood.
The Westland Middle School is tucked away within the Westwood neighborhood.
Located in Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Elementary School Strives For a High Level of Success for All Students
Located in Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Elementary School Strives For a High Level of Success for All Students
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, located in the Downtown Bethesda neighborhood.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, located in the Downtown Bethesda neighborhood.
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Hitting the links, trails and green spaces

Though the private Columbia Country Club, around since the early 20th century and counting several presidents among its former members, takes up nearly half the neighborhood, West Chevy Chase Heights has plenty of recreational opportunities for residents. Lynnbrook Local Park is close to the neighborhood’s center, offering its visitors nearly six acres with a playground, tennis courts, athletic fields and rentable recreation building. Just outside the neighborhood boundary is the trailhead to the Capital Crescent Trail, which follows an abandoned portion of the B&O Railroad and stretches for more than 12 miles from Washington, D.C. into Maryland. There’s also access to the Bethesda Trolley Trail, a nearly-six-mile-long path alternating between a former railroad route, streets, sidewalks and paths.

Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy the rich history, tradition and heritage Columbia Country Club has to offer.
Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy the rich history, tradition and heritage Columbia Country Club has to offer.
Located near the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, the Bethesda Trolley Trail is a 4-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda.
Located near the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, the Bethesda Trolley Trail is a 4-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda.
Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy alternative modes of transportation along the Bethesda Trolley Trail.
Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy alternative modes of transportation along the Bethesda Trolley Trail.
Spring has sprung in the neighborhood of W Chevy Chase Heights.
Spring has sprung in the neighborhood of W Chevy Chase Heights.
Columbia Country Club, located near the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, is a private club that offers a Championship golf course to all members.
Columbia Country Club, located near the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, is a private club that offers a Championship golf course to all members.
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Within walking distance of downtown

“It’s truly walkable to downtown Bethesda, which is a core shopping and employment district,” Rice says. That downtown area is where West Chevy Chase Heights residents will find outlets to fulfill their shopping and dining needs, as the residential neighborhood itself has few commercial and retail opportunities. A Harris Teeter on Wisconsin Avenue, complete with a Starbucks and in-store deli, is just up the road from a pair of Trader Joe’s storefronts. An Amazon Fresh store adds to the grocery availability for the area, while specific eats can be found at an Einstein Bros. Bagels. Alongside an expansive menu, Bethesda Jazz and Blues Supper Club also hosts live music in the art deco-style Bethesda Theatre.

West Chevy Chase conveniently is located within walking distance of Dowtown Bethesda.
West Chevy Chase conveniently is located within walking distance of Dowtown Bethesda.
Get ready to groove the night away at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club in downtown Bethesda.
Get ready to groove the night away at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club in downtown Bethesda.
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Transportation via road and rail

Residents will have rail-based transportation in the area in the near future. “The Purple Line is opening soon for aboveground transit,” Rice says. “It’s a big deal and cuts through the neighborhood, but creates convenience for everyone there, and the Metro is right there as well. It’s convenient to the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed.” As for motorists, Route 410 runs along part of the neighborhood’s western side, reaches as far as Silver Spring and Hyattsville, and is known as the East-West Highway. Route 355 runs as far north as Frederick and terminates at the state line, while to the east Connecticut Avenue spans both southern Maryland and Washington, D.C.’s north side.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

25 min drive

Bus

Jones Bridge Rd & Glenbrook Pkwy

Bus

Wisconsin Ave & Jones Bridge Rd

Bus

East-West HWY & Chelton Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Chevy Chase Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,393,750
Median Single Family Price
$1,425,000
Median Townhouse Price
$1,250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$489
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$1,417,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
978
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,483
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

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    $2,295,000

    • 7 Beds
    • 5.5 Baths
    • 4,900 Sq Ft
    • 4612 Highland Ave
    • New 25 days ago

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,974
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$195,811
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$210,875

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
90.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
63.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

62 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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