$1,663,061Average Value$563Average Price per Sq Ft
Small and residential, but filled with history
A small slice of suburbia located along the Potomac River, the Glen Echo neighborhood has a deep sense of history that can be seen and felt at every turn. "It would be uncommon for you to find something not historic while exploring Glen Echo," says Matt Cheney, a realtor with Washington Fine Properties. American Red Cross founder Clara Barton spent her last 15 years living in Glen Echo, her home operating as an early headquarters. Today, that home, designated as a National Historic Landmark, is only one of many historic homes still standing in the neighborhood. While the area consists of 600 houses and is almost entirely residential, it is not without its conveniences and charms.
If you're a fan of homes nestled in trees, the Glen Echo is the place for you.
Explore history along the C&O Canal in Glen Echo, a serene escape from city life.
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Picturesque homes and decorated lawns
Houses out of storybooks line the streets in Glen Echo, decorated with brick, wood and vinyl siding and usually adorned with contrasting shutters and wide porches. Homes range between $1 million to over $3 million, displaying many architectural styles with varying square footage. Bilevels from the 1950s sit next to modern builds with colonial inspiration, boasting five bedrooms and pristine lawns. Historic homes can also be found, including an 1899 home with arts-and-crafts features, which Cheney speculates could have been an old farmhouse. Cheney says, "Residents in Glen Echo sacrifice lot size for these large homes." While yards are compact and hilly, residents garland them with beautiful landscaping, white picket fences and the occasional inground pool. Regardless of the size and style, every house in the neighborhood is shaded by mature trees, making for a pleasant walk along the quiet roads. Despite the high price point, homes sell quickly in Glen Echo, only lasting an average of 12 days on the market.
Incoming residents can have contemporary living in Glen Echo Heights' new construction homes.
A charming tudor style home nestled on a quiet street in Glen Echo.
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Home of the Washington Folk Festival
Glen Echo is home to the iconic Glen Echo Park. The land initially served a Chautauqua program in 1891 that offered cultural and educational opportunities for residents. Though this program didn't last long, the site transitioned into an amusement park that stayed open until 1968. Today, the non-profit Glen Echo Park Partnership for the Arts and Culture operates it in the spirit of its original Chautauqua roots. Residents can take a dance class in the old Hall of Mirrors, attend the Washington Folk Festival or ride the restored circa-1921 Dentzel Carousel. For an athletic outlet, people visit nearby Cabin John Local Park for its softball diamond, tennis courts and basketball court. The C&O Canal Towpath runs the length of Glen Echo along the Potomac River. The dirt and stone path makes for a beautiful hike with water views, stretching over 184 miles.
Discover Bethesda's cultural hub at Glen Echo Park, where art, history, and recreation converge.
Step back in time at Glen Echo Park's carousel, offering timeless fun for the whole family.
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Highly regarded public school options
Many private schools are in the area, and while residents of Glen Echo may choose to send their children to them, there are also highly-rated public schools nearby. Montgomery County Public Schools are considered the second-best school district in Maryland by Niche. Students can attend Bannockburn Elementary School and Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. Both schools received an A, and Bannockburn Elementary was a 2018 National Blue Ribbon recipient. Walt Whitman High School rounds out the bunch and scores high marks. The A-plus-rated school has many clubs and athletics to choose from and receives recognition for its competitive college prep program.
Walt Whitman High School cultivates intellectual and social growth.
Students experience excellence in education at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School.
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Eat local and shop nearby
Though small, Glen Echo has some mainstay hubs where locals love to gather. The Irish Inn at Glen Echo has been serving traditional Irish and American cuisine for twenty years and has been named one of the top 100 restaurants in the D.C. Metro area. The Potomac Farm Market offers fresh, local produce seasonally and is also where natives can pick their pumpkins for carving in the fall. A short drive east brings shoppers to large plazas surrounding Bethesda, where national retail stores sit beside grocery chains and familiar fast-food restaurants.
You'll always be greeted with smiles at The Irish Inn at Glen Echo.
Since Glen Echo lacks retail options within its borders, many locals use The Shops of Wisconsin.
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At an intersection of three borders
Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia intersect just outside Glen Echo, making travel convenient. "It's a great location," Cheney says. "Residents have great access to the I-270 corridor, downtown Bethesda, Downtown D.C and Tysons Corner in Virginia. They are well positioned to commute all over the city." Though bus lines are operating around the area, most residents rely on their personal cars to travel to work, run errands and get to the Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport, which is only 25 minutes away.
Bethesda Row is the hub for all things retail for many Glen Echo residents.
Public transportation is at it's prime in Glen Echo, with bus lines running around town nonstop.
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