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Antique trees and stately homes in Washington, D.C.
From his office, Realtor Robert Hryniewicki can see the mature timbers that blanket Wesley Heights. Homes have stood in the upscale Washington, D.C., neighborhood since the 1920s, but many of the trees shading those large neo-colonials and Tudor Revivals predate the community. “This is one of those neighborhoods where you have antique trees that were here before everything got subdivided,” explains Hryniewicki of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. “Then some were planted in the ‘20s and ‘30s; they’re now 70 feet tall.” The neighborhood’s grand estates and genteel landscape have attracted wealthy and influential residents for decades. That includes former President Richard Nixon, who lived in Wesley Heights when he was vice president. Hryniewicki says the northwest Washington, D.C., neighborhood acts as a transition between the urban lifestyle downtown and the suburban communities outside the district's urban core.
Quiet, pedestrian friendly streets the hallmark of Wesley Heights.
A particularly magnificent Greek Revival home in Wesley Heights.
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‘Trails galore’ in Wesley Heights
Three sides of the neighborhood are edged by woodlands and parks, crossed by more than 4 miles of trails. “There are trails galore,” Hryniewicki says. Trails wind through Battery Kemble on the west side; soldiers and cannons overlooked the Potomac River from this site during the Civil War, but today it’s a common sledding destination in the winter and dog walking in the warmer months. Other surrounding greenspaces include Wesley Heights Trail and Glover Archbold Park. Rather than exploring parks, locals can explore the modern art galleries at The Kreeger Museum half a mile from Wesley Heights. Residents are within walking distance of National United Methodist Church, a congregation that started in the 1800s with the help of a donation from Abraham Lincoln.
Wesley Heights residents can go to Battery Kemble Park, a former Civil War Fort, for recreation.
Battery Kemble Park is a large park with hiking trails on the west side of Wesley Heights.
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Spacious estate homes on the south side
The north side features some condos and townhouses, along with detached homes that were built close together. South of Cathedral Avenue, houses span large, manicured lawns. These estates may be more than 10,000 square feet in size. American University sits to the north, but Hryniewicki says the private school’s thousands of students aren’t a concern for Wesley Heights residents. “All the kids live on campus, and you have a bit of a buffer with Horace Mann Elementary School and National United Methodist Church in between.” Condos prices start around $230,000, while townhouses begin at $825,000. However, detached houses command price tags starting at $1.5 million, with homes selling for as much as $11.5 million.
A few streets in Wesley Heights are lined with new build row homes.
A couple Colonial Revival homes on Cathedral Ave NW in Wesley Heights.
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Dining along New Mexico Avenue
Residents can get a meal close to home on New Mexico Avenue. A pair of mixed-use buildings sit along the street, housing restaurants such as Chef Geoff’s. The refined American eatery is known for its 32-ounce beer mugs. Locals can also stop along the avenue to grab coffee from Starbucks or sundries from Walgreens. Grocery runs may require a mile-long trip to Whole Foods Market. Specialists and emergency care doctors are less than 2 miles from Wesley Heights at Sibley Memorial Hospital.
Al Dente is an upscale Italian Restaurant specializing in pasta in Wesley Heights.
Chef Geoffs puts the game on and offers $10 32 ounce beers for happy hour.
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MacArthur High students learn at new campus
Neighborhood public schools are overseen by District of Columbia Public Schools. Some children are close enough to walk to Horace Mann Elementary School, which gets an A-minus from Niche and has been named a National Blue Ribbon School five times by the U.S. Department of Education. Students advance from Mann Elementary to Hardy Middle School, graded an A-minus. MacArthur High School opened in 2023, welcoming teens to a new campus with a theater and breakout spaces where students can get individual instruction. Residents live within 2 miles of St. Albans School and The Field School, two private schools graded A-plus by Niche.
MacArthur High School is DC's newest public school, opening in 2023.
Hardy Middle School is a short ride away for students living in Wesley Heights.
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Events at Horace Mann Elementary
Horace Mann Elementary School opens its campus to neighborhood residents outside of school hours, turning it into a common gathering spot, Hryniewicki says. The PTA’s annual Progressive Dinner raises money for the school with a ticketed evening of cocktails, dinner and dessert.
Horace Mann Elementary School in Wesley Heights is graded an A-minus by Niche.
Wesley Heights residents can take advantage of the athletic fields at Horace Mann Elementary.
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Wesley Heights doesn't have it's own metro, but can use the Tenleytown metro stop not far away.
Proximity to D.C., Maryland and Virginia
One reason Hryniewicki’s firm is based in Wesley Heights is the neighborhood’s central location. Downtown is 4 miles away, with Maryland and Virginia about 2 and 3 miles away respectively. The nearest Metro station is less than 2 miles away in the Tenleytown neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Battery Kemble Park
Trails
Hiking
Turtle Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Glover Archbold Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Newark Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
McLean Gardens Community Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min drive
Bus
New Mexico Ave NW & Nebraska Ave NW
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Cathedral Ave NW & New Mexico Ave NW
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Nebraska Ave NW & N Drwy Amer Univ
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Nebraska Ave NW & Foxhall Rd NW
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Massachusetts Ave NW & Westover Pl NW
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New Mexico Ave NW & Embassy Park Dr NW
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New Mexico Ave NW & 43rd St NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wesley Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wesley Heights, Washington sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wesley Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,265,598, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This prime DC location offers a mix of history, culture, and green spaces. The National Cathedral, American University, Glover Park, and Embassy Row are all nearby. Nature lovers will appreciate the easy access to Glover-Archbold Park and Battery Kemble Park for hiking, jogging, or picnicking. Friendship Heights and Tenleytown are just minutes away, offering vibrant dining and shopping options.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,353
Median Age
38
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$173,349
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$185,367
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
94.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
64.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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