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Neighborhoods in the 20016 ZIP Code

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    Massachusetts Heights

    Massachusetts Heights in Washington, D.C., is a historic neighborhood known for its early 20th-century mansions and unique terrain. Unlike many areas in the city, it is not a cut-through neighborhood, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion with its winding roads and large parcels of land. The neighborhood features a variety of architectural

    • Average Value

      $2.65M

    • List Price

      $2.4M - $5.1M

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      2 Listings

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    Spring Valley

    Now considered one of Washington, D.C.,’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Spring Valley was once vital to the United States' chemical weapons program. Neighboring American University partnered with the Army to test lewisite, mustard gas and arsenic here during World War I. When the project was over, the remnants were buried, and the land sat empty

    • Average Value

      $2.50M

    • List Price

      $1.4M - $9M

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      Homes For Sale

      10 Listings

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    Kent

    Perched on the hilly, sloped streets of the Palisades area, residents of Kent are only about five blocks from the churning Potomac River. This residential community developed after the Civil War and up until the 1940s. There are no businesses within the neighborhood, but nearby MacArthur Boulevard has several dining options. The popular shopping

    • Average Value

      $2.21M

    • List Price

      $1.4M - $18.1M

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      13 Listings

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    Palisades

    Palisades, located about 5 miles from Downtown Washington, D.C., is an upscale enclave on a strip along the Potomac River. The neighborhood was built around the 1890s as one of the city's original streetcar suburbs, with a connected tram line running from Glen Echo to Georgetown, giving Palisades its horizontal shape. Palisades became a favorite

    • Average Value

      $1.51M

    • List Price

      $241K - $5.3M

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      19 Listings

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    American University Park

    Developed in the 1920s, American University Park, or AU Park, sits above the buzz of the city on one of Washington, D.C.’s highest elevation points. One of the capital’s most tranquil suburbs, AU Park’s tree-shaded streets are mostly free from commercial development. “The neighborhood is bordered by Washington and Western Avenue, so it’s walkable

    • Average Value

      $1.43M

    • List Price

      $368K - $4.1M

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      12 Listings

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    Cleveland Park

    Cleveland Park was established as a place for wealthy families of 19th-century Washington D.C. to spend their summers after living near the Potomac River in the nascent commercial district of Georgetown for the rest of the year. The neighborhood was one of D.C.'s original 'streetcar suburbs' long before the highways ran through the city and is

    • Average Value

      $1.42M

    • List Price

      $217K - $6.7M

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      35 Listings

    Cleveland Park
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    Friendship Heights

    Luxe retailers, fitness studios and residential spaces mingle in Friendship Heights, a densely populated neighborhood on the Maryland-D.C. border. Small businesses mixed with friendly neighbors create a community culture that lives up to the name. The neighborhood has been long known as a shopping destination, but the Friendship Heights Alliance

    • Average Value

      $1.37M

    • List Price

      $453K - $3M

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      9 Listings

    Friendship Heights
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    Wesley Heights

    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

    • Average Value

      $1.16M

    • List Price

      $258K - $8.9M

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      30 Listings

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    Tenleytown

    As the second oldest neighborhood in Washington, D.C. — established only after Georgetown — Tenleytown has undergone several stages of development and continues to change and adapt. First settled in the 1700s, the area was a rural village before serving as an outpost for Union soldiers during the Civil War and later was developed into a streetcar

    • Average Value

      $1.16M

    • List Price

      $793K - $2.7M

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      2 Listings

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    Wakefield

    Wakefield in Washington, D.C. offers tranquil living with diverse single-family homes and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood has high walkability, nearby parks, local shops, and Metro stops at Tenleytown and Van Ness. Wakefield, located in Washington, D.C., offers a tranquil residential experience just blocks away from the bustling Connecticut

    • Average Value

      $985K

    • List Price

      $247K - $3M

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      6 Listings

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    Cathedral Heights

    Cathedral Heights is a passageway back in time, characterized by historic homes and views of the striking Washington National Cathedral. The landmark dates back to 1907 and is still open to visitors to explore its gothic interiors and 59 acres of garden space. “People love living near the Cathedral,” says Samer Kruashai, Realtor and founder of The

    • Average Value

      $838K

    • List Price

      $204K - $2.5M

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      30 Listings

    Cathedral Heights
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    McLean Gardens

    McLean Gardens is known for being a world of its own in Northwest Washington, D.C – retaining its original 1940s brick Federal- and colonial-stye buildings, with lush landscaping and a secluded feel. “It’s the city’s best-kept secret. It’s almost uncalled for; it’s like a village in the city,” says Realtor and property manager Therese Fergo, who

    • Average Value

      $566K

    • List Price

      $247K - $2.5M

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      Homes For Sale

      10 Listings

    McLean Gardens