Chevy Chase is a census-designated place within Montgomery County that extends across the Maryland border into Washington, filled with residential streets and highly rated schools. The name Chevy Chase may invoke thoughts of the famous comedian, but there's no connection to this town that's 200 years older than Chase. In 1725, Colonel Joseph Belt named his land “Cheivy Chace,” likely after a 14th-century battle over hunting grounds called “chaces.” Today, the town is home to independent villages and many of D.C.’s politicians, reporters and lawyers.
“Chevy Chase is very unique,” says Neil Bacchus, Realtor at The Bacchus Group with EXP Realty, who has over 35 years of experience. “There’s east Chevy Chase and west Chevy Chase. Both sides are very exclusive and private. It’s the closest, high-end area to D.C.” Many residents want to stay close to work while escaping D.C.’s cramped residential streets and low square footage. “In Chevy Chase, you have the ability to buy high-end single-family homes,” Bacchus says. “You’re looking at houses with yards, while in D.C., there are rowhouses or smaller homes. There’s also an opportunity to buy condos on the high or low end.”
Chevy Chase Park offers the feeling of a small town, just a few miles from the Washington DC.
Cottage style homes line the narrow streets of Martin's Additions, located in Chevy Chase Park.
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Million-dollar homes and condos
Chevy Chase has some villages that run independently, with different tax authorities and police departments. Whether people settle in West Chevy Chase Heights or Martin’s Addition, single-family homes often sell in the millions. The median price for single-family homes is around $1.7 million, much higher than the national median.
“History has taught us that people move in and stay for about seven years,” Bacchus says. “In Chevy Chase, they’re staying for 10-plus years. There will be builders that knock down a house and build new, but not that many. Friendship Heights is a mini-Manhattan, with eight to 10 high-rise condos.” Some condo units can sell for less than $400,000, but others go for at least $1 million.
Beautifully manicured garden leading to an expansive Farmhouse in Chevy Chase Park.
Lovely contemporary home in Chevy Chase Park boasts a large picture window and attached garage.
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Driving down to D.C. or taking the Metro
Some residential streets have sidewalks, but most are narrow, with cars parked on either side. Commuters usually drive about 7 miles south on Connecticut Avenue to reach Washington. The nearest Metro station is in Friendship Heights, and the Red Line runs north to Derwood and has stops throughout central D.C. Montgomery County Department of Transportation buses make stops along major routes, including Connecticut Avenue and East-West Highway. The Suburban Hospital is about 3 miles from town, and the campus is equipped with a helipad and intensive care unit.
Chevy Chase Lake is a small subdivision that Bacchus says recently upgraded with a new Amazon Fresh grocery store on the first floor of the Ritz-Carlton Residences high-rise building, The Barrett. Some grocery stores and restaurants line Connecticut Avenue on the D.C. side of town. Otherwise, most residents travel to Bethesda or Friendship Heights to shop or dine. Most places of worship line major roadways, such as Western Avenue and Connecticut Avenue.
Highly rated schools close to home
The Montgomery County Schools district serves the majority of Chevy Chase. Niche gives the district an A-minus and ranks it as the second-best district in Maryland. The Washington side of Chevy Chase falls in the District of Columbia Public Schools district, which earns a B-plus.
Located in Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Elementary School Strives For a High Level of Success for All Students
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, located in the Downtown Bethesda neighborhood.
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Prestigious country clubs, hiking to D.C.
The Chevy Chase Club and the Columbia Country Club were established in the late 1800s and remain premier spots to socialize with fellow members while golfing or playing tennis. Meadowbrook Local Park is popular for its athletic fields, playground equipment and hiking-biking trail that leads to neighboring Rock Creek Park, which spans across Maryland into Washington. Anyone who wants to have one foot in Maryland and the other in D.C. can visit Chevy Chase Circle. One of the original boundary markers from the 1790s still stands along the state border.
Montgomery County Police Department’s 2nd District patrols Chevy Chase. According to MCPD’s 2023 annual report, the 2nd District had a less than 1% increase in Group A crimes and a roughly 6% decrease in Group B crimes. MCPD categorizes most violent crimes as Group A and most nonviolent crimes as Group B for reporting purposes.
Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy the rich history, tradition and heritage Columbia Country Club has to offer.
Residents of the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood can enjoy alternative modes of transportation along the Bethesda Trolley Trail.
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Events for a cause with the WCCC
The Women’s Club of Chevy Chase is a nonprofit that has been in town since 1913 and organizes events to raise money for scholarships and charitable causes throughout the county. “The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase has approximately 300 members who are dedicated to improving and supporting the lives of women, children and those in need in our community,” says Diana Ditton, co-president of the WCCC. The group’s longest-running event is the Community Art Show and Sale, which offers three days of art displays and judged competitions.
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