$1,360,733Average Value$348Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Lush greenery surrounds Colonial Village
The small community of Colonial Village is a secret garden of sorts, tucked in a small corner near the state line separating Washington, D.C., from Maryland. Stately 20th-century homes on winding, hilly streets are surrounded by lush greenery and parts of Rock Creek Park. “You can walk through the neighborhood and hear the birds chirping. It’s very quiet, and there are a lot of longtime owners there,” says Lori LaRue, a Realtor with Keller Williams Preferred Properties. “Any minute, you see loads of people walking to the park with their dogs or kids.”
Colonial Village is a small, residential suburb in Northwest DC bordered by Rock Creek Park.
A couple of Cape Cod style homes on shady Primrose Dr NW in Colonial Village.
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20th-century homes on hilly streets
The residential streets bend to the landscape’s natural contours, and homes are often perched on small banks behind stone walls or boxwood shrubs. Houses here have an established feel, dating back to the 1930s and ‘40s, and incorporate many stylistic elements of Colonial Revivals with stone and painted brick facades. Cape Cods, Tudors and ranch homes are also sporadically dotted around the neighborhood, sitting on quarter-acre lots. Foliage fills the space between the homes, giving them a cozy feel. “You get privacy and seclusion, which is hard to come by in D.C.,” LaRue says. “Unlike other parts of the city where they’re building one thing on top of another, that’s not the case here.” The established three- to five-bedroom homes in Colonial Village are priced between $1 million and $1.9 million.
An elegant stone colonial home on East Beach Drive NW in Colonial Village.
A ranch next to a couple of ramblers on Portal Dr NW in Colonial Village.
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Explore miles of trails in Rock Creek Park
Spanning more than 1,700 acres, Rock Creek Park is a short walk from any home in Colonial Village. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders can explore miles of trails shaded by deciduous trees. One of the longest is the Valley Trail, which spans 5 miles and connects to other trail systems near the Smithsonian National Zoo. Picnic groves are also dotted along the trails, giving people a place to relax or make quick pit stops. The Peirce Mill House offers people a glimpse into the area's industrial history, dating back to the 1700s and 1800s. “The park is essentially split into segments, and part of it includes a golf course,” LaRue says. The 18-hole course is situated north of other amenities like a tennis center, soccer fields and a playground.
Take a jog through scenic Rock Creek Park which connects all the way to downtown DC.
The Rock Creek Golf Course is a unique, hilly course, and close to Colonial Village.
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Highly rated District of Columbia Public Schools
Students living in Colonial Village are zoned for District of Columbia Public Schools, including Shepherd Elementary School, which earns an A-minus from Niche and offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. They’ll later filter into Alice Deal Middle and Jackson-Reed High schools, each with an A rating from Niche. Jackson-Reed is D.C.’s largest high school, serving more than 1,900 students, and offers ten unique career-focused academies, including finance, media and hospitality and tourism.
Shepherd Elementary School in Colonial Village has a International Baccalaureate program.
Jackson Reed Highschool in DC near Colonial Village is a top rated school for grades 9-12.
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Family owned eateries and live jazz nights
While Colonial Village is primarily residential, it is by no means isolated from city conveniences. Everyday essentials can be found in neighboring communities in Maryland, each within a mile. For groceries, there’s a Giant Food nearby. Parkway Deli & Restaurant has an old-school feel with vinyl booths that fill up quickly as locals file in for the matzo ball soup and Reuben sandwiches. The family-owned business was founded in the 1960s and has a small market with wines, cakes and take-out options. Head to The Daily Dish next door on Sunday nights to enjoy live jazz. The casual eatery is also a go-to spot for weekend brunch. Just 1.5 miles east is downtown Silver Spring, where a large mall features recognizable brands, including a Nike Factory Store, H&M and Uniqlo.
The Daily Dish on Grubb Rd just outside Colonial Village has locally sourced American fare.
The Parkway Deli near Colonial Village has a large outdoor patio and traditional Jewish food.
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The Silver Spring Metro stop is Colonial Village's closest public transit option.
Catch the Metro in neighboring Silver Spring
Commuters working in the heart of D.C. can jump on the Red Line at the Metro station in Silver Spring, less than a mile away. Locals driving into the city can avoid major highways and, instead, take 16th Street for nearly 6 miles south, and from there, can explore one of the many free museums, galleries or monuments. Driving an additional 3.5 miles south along the thoroughfare will lead to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 16th Street also links locals to medical care at Holy Cross Hospital, which sits nearly 3 miles north.
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Parks in this Area
Shepherd Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Tennis
Trails
Playground
Rock Creek Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Events
Rock Creek Park Holly Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Rock Creek Trail Juniper Trailhead
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Marvin Caplan Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Dog Park at The Parks
Dog Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
22 min drive
Bus
16th St NW & Geranium St NW
Bus
16th St & Aspen St NW Sb
Bus
16th St NW & Myrtle St NW
Bus
16th St NW & Juniper St NW
Bus
16th St NW & Primrose Rd NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colonial Village
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Village, Washington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colonial Village, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,248,545, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,399
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$219,788
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$235,809
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
81%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
60.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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