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A leafy neighborhood connected to significant DC attractions
Located under the watchful eye of a Marilyn Monroe mural, Woodley Park bursts with historic architecture, snazzy stores and restaurants, and a convenient location beside the sprawling Rock Creek Park and the tristate attraction of the Smithsonian National Zoo and D.C.'s beloved giant pandas. Woodley Park is one of the more tree-lined neighborhoods within the District and provides ample opportunities for residents who enjoy leisure walks and outdoor activities. Meredith Margolis, a longtime DC resident and Executive VP at Compass, says, “It’s a nice neighborhood that’s walkable within 15 minutes to other neighborhoods. You can get exercise at Rock Creek Park and enjoy nature. People who aren’t from the DMV don’t appreciate certain aspects of DC; we’re surrounded by Rock Creek Park.”
Live beside the Smithsonian Zoo and the massive Rock Creek park
For outdoor exploration, residents swear by Rock Creek Park, one of the city’s largest, which bisects most of northwest DC and lies about a mile from Woodley Park. Here, residents can hike on various trails along dense tree canopies, gaze at churning waterfalls, play tennis on one of several courts or learn about the ecosystem on a ranger-led wildlife program. Smithsonian National Zoo is an attraction that brings folks from all over the DC-Maryland-Virginia area. It is well known for its live webcams showing animals like African elephants and cheetah cubs. While the zoo and its Rock Creek Park location dominate the eastern part of Woodley Park, other green spaces and recreation attractions decorate the neighborhood. To the west, Woodland Normanstone Terrace Park, a wooded wonderland alongside the road, is marked by a monument to “The Prophet” poet Kahlil Gibran. Woodley Playground, a neighborhood playground in a natural setting, is well-equipped for toddlers and conveniently located off a residential street.
Diverse dining along Connecticut Avenue
The main thoroughfare of Connecticut Avenue and surrounding blocks serve as the neighborhood’s downtown. Eclectic storefronts, small businesses, and restaurants with outdoor seating make up Woodley Park’s commercial center, an excellent spot for people-watching or going on friendly outings. That is also where Woodley Park’s famed Marilyn Monroe mural stands, casting an eternal gaze from the walls of Salon Roi. Open City DC, a diner with the décor of a chic coffeehouse, brews stiff, bold coffee drinks and serves all-day brunch. Lillies Restaurant, an independent Italian restaurant whose owners live in the neighborhood, offers patio seating, panda pancakes and a popular Easter brunch. The strip’s international cuisine attracts diners from all over the city. Han Palace promises mimosas, dim sum dining and purple-gold yolk buns for dessert. Just across from the zoo entrance, Duke’s Counter provides a pint-sized English pub experience with beer and sarnies – known as sandwiches in the U.S.
Holiday ZooLights and Adams Morgan Day
As far as local events, Margolis notes that “Most of what I know is what functions at the Zoo: the Zoolights, their fundraisers. If you go over the bridge, there’s Adams Morgan Day and Porchfest; Mount Pleasant also has similar events.” Apart from the animals, The Smithsonian Zoo hosts several events year-round; come during the holidays to see ZooLights, when the entire zoo is lit up with dazzling lights, from trees to arches and silhouettes of some of the zoo’s animals, bathed in vivid neon colors while holiday music plays from hidden speakers. Woodley Park residents are close to the neighborhood of Adams Morgan to the east, and residents can walk east across Taft Bridge to celebrate Adams Morgan Day in the fall; this long-running neighborhood festival is filled with art, dance and activities for all ages, entirely run by volunteers, showing how passionate the people are about their community here.
High-priced colonials and Wardman rowhouses
Even with its stately but down-to-earth ambiance, Woodley Park is only about 3 miles from downtown Washington, D.C., meaning houses are in high demand and high priced. Home values in Woodley Park range from $325,000 for a 600-square-foot condo and well over $2.5 million for standalone colonial homes with over 4,000 square feet and four or more beds. Homebuyers looking at the middle of the price range can find distinct D.C.-style rowhouses known colloquially as Wardmans. Named after the developer who built many D.C. residences and apartment buildings, these streetcar suburb-era houses are renowned for their spacious designs and front porches. Neighborhood details like corner churches, picket fences and bicycle lanes underscore this city community’s suburban feel.
DCPS schools with language immersion
District of Columbia Public Schools serves Woodley Park’s children. Nearby options include Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, rated an A-minus on Niche and teaches prekindergarten through eighth-grade students with language immersion methods. Subjects are split between English and Spanish instruction, and some students will learn Mandarin Chinese at higher grade levels. Ninth through 12th graders can attend Jackson-Reed High School, holding an A-rating from Niche. Several private schools are also within Woodley Park, including Maret School and Aidan Montessori School.
Metro access to Downtown DC or walk to the parks and retail
For transportation, residents can access the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan metro station within the neighborhood on Connecticut Avenue, a convenient way to reach spots in Downtown DC or further north in Maryland. City buses also run down Connecticut Avenue, providing a reliable and frequent service. The neighborhood’s proximity to retail and parks and sidewalk consistency make it walkable, ensuring residents can efficiently run errands or enjoy a stroll without worrying about traffic.
Washington National Cathedral is one of the largest in the world
Woodley Park is less than a quarter of a mile east of the sixth-largest cathedral in the world. Washington National Cathedral is a massive, Gothic-style Episcopalian church that accepts all who enter. The church has also hosted the funeral services of four U.S. presidents.
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Woodley Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodley Park, Washington sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodley Park, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,420,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Spectacularly located across from Rock Creek Park - in coveted Woodley Park. Currently used as four unit - three units rented out. Beautiful 1909 porchfront - grand and rich in character. Full of sunshine, lovely large windows throughout, original wood floors, parking for two cars. One unit has a balcony overlooking park - truly appealing! Loads of space and potential.
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