Chevy Chase
The classic streetcar suburb along Connecticut Avenue: Colonials and Tudors on wide, shaded streets straddling the D.C. line.
Chevy Chase
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Chevy Chase straddles the Maryland-D.C. border alongConnecticut Avenue, forming one of the most desirable residential corridors in the entire Washington metro area. Developed beginning in the 1890s by Senator Francis Newlands as a planned streetcar suburb, Chevy Chase retains the grand scale and architectural character of its origins wide, tree-canopied streets lined with Colonials, Tudors, and stately brick homes on generous lots. The Maryland side (in Montgomery County) includes the incorporated Towns of Chevy Chase, Somerset, Friendship Heights, and Martin's Additions, each with their own character and governance.
Chevy Chase is one of the most consistently valuable real estate markets in the region, driven by its walkability, quality schools, easy Metro access, and proximity to downtown D.C.
Historical Points of Interest
• Chevy Chase Land Company Development History: ChevyChase Historical Society: Senator Francis Newlands developed Chevy Chase in the 1890s as a model streetcar suburb. The original Land Company office building survives at 5530 Connecticut Ave.
• Avalon Theatre (1924): Avalon Theatre— A beautiful Spanish Revival movie palace in Chevy Chase D.C., restored and still operating as an independent cinema.
• Chevy Chase Club (est. 1892): One of the oldest private clubs in the Washington area, founded by Newlands himself on Connecticut Ave, reflecting the neighborhood's origins as a quality planned community.
Transportation
• Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line): WMATA Friendship Heights — At Western Ave & Wisconsin Ave. Major shopping and transit hub at the D.C./Maryland border.
• Chevy Chase Lake: Purple Line info — The Maryland Purple Line light rail under construction will have a Chevy Chase Lake station connecting the area east-west across the county.
• Capital Bike share — Stations along ConnecticutAve and Western Ave.
Parks, Trails & Green Spaces
• Rock Creek Park (east boundary) — Rock Creek forms the natural eastern boundary of much of Chevy Chase, with extensive trail access into the park.
• Norwood Local Park — Community park with tennis courts and open space in the heart of Chevy Chase.
• Capital Crescent Trail (nearby) — Accessible via Bethesda, connecting Chevy Chase to Georgetown and Silver Spring.
• Meadowbrook Local Park & Stables —Beautiful local park along Rock Creek with riding stables and trail access.
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Buying in Chevy Chase: questions we hear
Is Chevy Chase in Maryland or Washington D.C.?
Both. Chevy Chase straddles the Maryland-D.C. line along Connecticut Avenue. The Maryland side, in Montgomery County, includes the incorporated Towns of Chevy Chase, Somerset, Friendship Heights, and Martin’s Additions, each with its own character and governance.
What kinds of homes are in Chevy Chase?
Chevy Chase was developed in the 1890s as a planned streetcar suburb, and it keeps that scale: wide, tree-canopied streets lined with Colonials, Tudors, and stately brick homes on generous lots.
How do you commute from Chevy Chase?
The Friendship Heights Metro station on the Red Line sits at Western and Wisconsin Avenues, Capital Bikeshare stations line Connecticut and Western Avenues, and the Purple Line light rail is planned to add a Chevy Chase Lake station.
Do I need my own buyer’s agent to buy a home in Chevy Chase?
The listing agent works for the seller. An exclusive buyer agent works only for you, with a fiduciary duty to your side of the table: negotiating price, terms, and repairs in Chevy Chase, Maryland without ever representing the seller.
Can HomeBuyer Brokerage show me any home for sale in Chevy Chase?
Yes. We can show and represent you on any property in Chevy Chase, Maryland: Bright MLS listings from any brokerage, new construction, and for-sale-by-owner homes. Because we never take listings, there is never an in-house home to steer you toward.
What does it cost to use an exclusive buyer agent in Chevy Chase?
Compensation is agreed in writing up front and, in most transactions, is paid from the transaction, often offered by the seller or listing brokerage, and always negotiable. Buyers typically pay no more than they would with any other agent; the difference is undivided loyalty.
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One of the region's most consistently valuable markets, town by town. We know the lines between them and negotiate with a fiduciary duty to you alone.