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Foreign embassies and former presidents in Sheridan-Kalorama
Home to former presidents, cabinet members and Supreme Court justices, Sheridan-Kalorama has been an affluent community in northwest Washington, D.C., since it first developed as a streetcar suburb in the early 20th century. Foreign embassies and ambassador residences line Massachusetts Avenue, locally dubbed Embassy Row, on the neighborhood’s western edge. These residents and stately mansions have earned the community a prestigious reputation. “People consider this one of the best neighborhoods in the city. Not everyone can say they live where Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt used to,” says Sarah Beatty, a Realtor with Samson Properties who has sold several homes in the area. She adds that walkability is another major draw. “Parks, public transportation and some of the best restaurant areas are less than 10 minutes from your front door.” Locals can walk to cozy bars and restaurants along Columbia Avenue NW, two Metro stations on the Red Line and Mitchell Park, a historic green space that hosts community events.
The Lindens is the oldest home in Washington located in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood.
The Woodrow Wilson House in Sheridan-Kalorama was home to the President after he left office.
Call boxes in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood feature historical figures.
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Sheridan-Kalorama has early 20th-century architecture
Birch trees and properties built between the early 1900s and ‘20s sit along Sheridan-Kalorama’s sidewalk-lined streets. Detached homes often have Federal, Georgian or Colonial Revival-style architecture and five to seven bedrooms. Townhouses are typically in similar styles, with four to six bedrooms, while condo complexes usually have one- to three-bedroom units. Parking on the street is common here, and some houses have alleyway spots. Renters make up half the neighborhood, and buying here tends to cost more than D.C.’s average $600,000 selling price. Detached homes can cost between $3 million and $9 million. Condos can start at $400,000, while townhouses sometimes reach $3 million. The neighborhood is a designated historic district, meaning D.C.’s Historic Preservation Office must approve most exterior changes made to a property.
Large brick colonials and yards full of ornamentals are common in Sheridan-Kalorama.
Many of the apartment buildings in Sheridan-Kalorama are older and feature beautiful details.
The Embassy of Oman in Sheridan-Kalorama features beautiful architecture.
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Statues, churches and the Spanish Steps
“This neighborhood is gorgeous,” Beatty says. “There’s a bunch of little historic spots, and tourist groups actually walk around this neighborhood because of that.” As locals and tourists make their way along the neighborhood’s sidewalks, they’ll pass architecturally significant houses, like mansions and diplomatic buildings on Embassy Row, and a few landmarks, like the 10-foot-tall Statue of Liberty replica outside the Residence of the French Ambassador. A statue of Union Army General Philip Sheridan riding a horse is located on Sheridan Circle, the intersection of 23rd Street NW, Massachusetts Avenue NW and R Street NW. Locals can walk the Spanish Steps, which were built in 1911 to connect Decatur Place NW and S Street NW. Woodrow Wilson moved to the neighborhood after his presidency, and his 1915 Georgian Revival-style mansion on S Street NW is now a museum called the Woodrow Wilson House — though it’s closed until April 2025 for renovations.
The neighborhood is also home to several churches, like the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C., which became the first major congregational mosque in the U.S. when it opened in 1957. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is in a prominent Romanesque Revival-style building on Connecticut Avenue, and Our Lady Queen of the Americas is a Catholic Church with services in Spanish.
Jam sessions and Fall Fun Day at Mitchell Park
Once home to the Anthony Holmead House, Mitchell Park is a neighborhood green space listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home served as a Union Army hospital throughout the Civil War, and it was the German embassy in the early 1900s before the U.S. government seized it during World War II. The house has since been torn down, and the land is now home to picnic tables, daffodil fields and a playground. The Friends of Mitchell Park group hosts a few events, like Mitchell Park Jams, inviting locals to play and listen to music. Kids jump in bounce houses, get their faces painted and decorate pumpkins during the Fall Fun Day in October.
There's even more green space less than a half mile west of the neighborhood. Dumbarton Oaks Park offers 27 acres of walking paths surrounded by towering deciduous trees, 20th-century stonework and landscaped gardens filled with flowers like bluebells and irises. Montrose Park has tennis courts, a playground and a wide-open terrain. Both parks belong to the Rock Creek Trail network. The 18-mile paved path starts in Lake Needwood in Maryland, passes through Georgetown and ends at the Potomac River.
Welcome to Mitchell Park in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood.
Mitchell Park offers a large playground for the children of Sheridan-Kalorama to enjoy.
Mitchell Park in Sheridan-Kalorama features a wooden statue of a bear.
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Nearby Metro stations follow the Red Line
Though downtown D.C. is just a mile-and-a-half drive south of Sheridan-Kalorama, Beatty says locals don’t need a car to live in the neighborhood. “People almost always choose public transportation over driving because there are two Metro stations they can walk or bike to.” The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle Metro stations are less than a mile from the neighborhood. Both stations follow the Red Line, reaching downtown D.C. in less than 10 minutes. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus stops on Columbia Avenue NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW also offer direct routes downtown. Interstate 495, locally known as the Capital Beltway, is accessible about 13 miles west.
The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 6 miles south, while Dulles International Airport is 25 miles west. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is 2 miles west.
Local schools offer impressive learning opportunities
Students can attend prekindergarten through eighth grade at the John Francis Education Campus, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. They can continue to the B-minus-rated Cardozo Education Campus for high school. The school’s TranSTEM Academy offers pathway programs in electro-mechanical technology training and pre-engineering.
Columbia Avenue NW, Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle are all within walking distance
Hotels and locally owned restaurants line Connecticut Avenue NW on the neighborhood’s eastern edge. Locals can grab French food at Bistrot Du Coin, around since 2000, then walk up the street to McClellan's Retreat, a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge named for Union Army General George B. McClellan. Sheridan-Kalorama is also near other vibrant historic districts. “You get to live within walking distance of Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle, but there’s a whole lot less traffic and noise in the Sheridan-Kalorama area.” Adams Morgan, a half-mile east, has eclectic bars and boutiques, while art museums and award-winning restaurants fill Dupont Circle, about a mile south. Grocery stores like Harris Teeter and Safeway are less than a mile east of the neighborhood.
The Corner Market has a breakfast and coffee area available for Sheridan-Kalorama residents.
The Corner Market in Sheridan-Kalorama has a large wine selection.
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Kalorama Park
Basketball
Playground
Dumbarton Oaks Park
Trails
Playground
Hiking
Montrose Park
Tennis
Trails
Pickleball
Belmont Road Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Robert Emmet Memorial Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
13 min drive
Bus
Connecticut Ave NW & Leroy Pl NW
Bus
Massachusetts Ave NW & #2540
Bus
Massachusetts Ave NW & Belmont Rd NW
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Massachusetts Ave NW & S St NW
Bus
Massachusetts Ave NW & Sheridan Cir NW
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Sheridan Cir NW & Massachusetts Ave NW
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Massachusetts Ave NW & California St NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sheridan-Kalorama
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sheridan-Kalorama, Washington sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sheridan-Kalorama, Washington over the last 12 months is $2,620,552, up 30% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enviably positioned in the Kalorama Historic District, this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo residence occupies the whole third floor of the former Holton Arms School’s original building. Thoughtfully laid out, a generous and welcoming entrance hall with warm hardwood flooring is bookended by arched alcoves, and provides the first glimpse of the high ceilings found throughout the home. The large
Sophisticated 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath bayfront townhome in Kalorama, blending classic architecture with modern luxury across four thoughtfully finished levels. Nestled among embassies and grand historic residences on a quiet street, this home was Gut-renovated in 2006 by Ethan Landis, reimagined to offer modern comfort while preserving its architectural charm. The main level features soaring 10-foot
Nestled in one of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious enclaves, this exquisite French Mansard-style residence in Kalorama offers a rare blend of elegance, tranquility, and urban accessibility. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street, this detached home is an entertainer’s dream, with grand yet inviting spaces that seamlessly balance refined sophistication and modern comfort. With 4,752 square feet of
This Regency-style townhouse is in Sheridan Kalorama, a neighborhood well-known for welcoming presidents, diplomats, and dignitaries into its community. The home is ideally situated among numerous attractive houses and makes its own contribution to the District's most historically and architecturally significant neighborhood. The residence was built in 1924 as one of a row of five Regency-style
Situated on one of the most coveted streets in Kalorama and known as the Jelleff Mansion, a masterpiece of Georgian Revival architecture circa 1929, boasts timeless elegance and refined architectural detail. The stately brick façade is complemented by a steeply pitched slate roof adorned with decorative trim, enhancing the home’s sophisticated exterior. A pedimented entrance, featuring a graceful
From the moment you arrive at 2125 Leroy Place NW, you’re met with timeless elegance. The classic Beaux-Arts façade—arched windows, limestone detailing, and French-inspired dormers—sets the tone for what’s to come. As you step through the front door, you’re immediately greeted by a gracious foyer framed by soaring ceilings and elegant architectural moldings, a quiet introduction to the grand
Experience the finest in boutique apartment living at Ora with refined features, premier amenities, and panoramic vistas of DCs most distinguished neighborhood, Kalorama. Breathing new life into an inimitable address, Ora offers a fresh take on sophistication in the city. Ora's next-level perks are designed to accentuate the defining nature of life in Kalorama. Ora's modern amenities including a
Beautifully fully furnished large 1 bedroom and 1.5-bathroom home with ample closet space in the highly sought-after Kalorama neighborhood. Home boasts combination living room dining room, gourmet kitchen. marble flooring, and wood burning fireplace. This abode comes complete with and in-unit front loading washer and dryers, private patio, and hardwood floors throughout! Ideal for a Foreign
Feel at home in this magnificent 5-bedroom townhouse located in the fashionable Kalorama neighborhood, just minutes from Dupont Circle. This property offers a luxurious and elegant stay with a roof terrace and garden, ideally situated close to DC's attractions while providing a quiet retreat for relaxation.Enjoy breathtaking views of the Washington Monument from the roof and stunning sunsets
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,165
Median Age
43
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$161,813
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$180,521
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
93.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
69.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
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®
78/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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