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Historic Burleith is an upscale, walkable neighborhood
Burleith might be one of Washington’s best-kept secrets, but once upon a time, it caught the attention of none other than Charles Dickens. After a visit in 1842, he wrote, "The heights of this neighborhood, above the Potomac River, are very picturesque; and are free, I should conceive, from some of the insalubrities of Washington. The air…was quite cool and refreshing, when in the city it was burning hot." Today, this walkable, tree-filled neighborhood, which includes the elegant gated Hillandale community as well as the French embassy, remains a refreshing haven, tucked between humming commercial and historic districts. Cynthia Howar, a Realtor with Washington Fine Properties, settled in Burleith over 20 years ago. "When I came here," she says, "I felt like I'd walked into an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. It really is its own little village." Howar, who also served nine years as the head of Hillandale’s homeowners association, describes the Burleith-Hillandale community as "neighborly and close-knit." Residents get to know each other at joint community events like the annual Halloween party, visits with Santa, summer picnics and glogg parties (a beloved neighborhood ritual centered on a Scandinavian drink).
Hillendale, Burleith communities feature grand single-family homes
Hillandale began in the 1980s on the site of a former sheep farm. Maintaining its natural beauty with velvety green lawns and thick woodlands, Hillandale offers 28 detached homes and 137 townhomes featuring Federal and Colonial Revival architecture. Townhomes average three or four bedrooms with 2,200 to 4,000 square feet and price tags between $1.5 million and $2 million. Detached homes offer up to five or six bedrooms and 6,000 square feet and can sell for as much as $4 million. Hillandale also offers exclusive amenities, including 24/7 security, a community pool, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art playground."Original" Burleith started in 1923 when the real estate firm of Shannon & Luchs began building rowhouses on the site of a country estate. Most of the neighborhood's Colonial-style rowhouses were built between 1923 and 1928. Some Tudor-style homes were later added, and recent rebuilds have brought about sleek, contemporary designs, giving Burleith a diverse appeal. Still tucked away in leafy tunnels and lined by wide sidewalks where neighbors stop to chat, original rowhouses will likely have three bedrooms and around 2,000 square feet. Additions or rebuilds could increase living space to 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms or more. Prices range from $750,000 to $2.5 million.
A mix of public, private and charter schools serve Burleith-Hillendale
The neighborhood is home to Washington International School's primary school campus and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a highly sought-after magnet school that offers professional arts training in a college prep setting. Public schools serving the area include Hyde-Addison Elementary and Hardy Middle, both of which earn an A-minus rating from Niche, and MacArthur High, a new school that offers exceptional student and community leadership opportunities.
Walking paths connect Burleith to Glover Archbold Park
Cradled by parkland to the north and west, outdoor space is a treasured commodity. Whitehaven Parkway has a large community garden and walking trails that connect to Glover Archbold Park. Covering 183 acres, Glover Archbold offers trails, trees and chance encounters with wildlife.
Retailers and restaurants galore in nearby Georgetown
Georgetown has upscale retailers, edgy boutiques and trendy eateries. For a night on the town, Howar recommends Café Milano. Deemed "Washington's ultimate place to see and be seen" by the Washington Post, this swanky hotspot satisfies the Capitol Hill elite with authentic Italian delicacies. Fresh Baguette on Wisconsin Avenue offers a more casual atmosphere. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are lined with retailers, including Safeway, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and the Georgetown Flea Market is held weekly.
Getting around D.C. via the Metro or Metrobus
There are several Metro stations about a mile away. Additional public transportation options include Metrobus and bike shares. "Living here is like living in a suburb, but with everything you love about the city right next door," Howar says. "It's truly a best of both worlds situation."
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Burleith Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burleith, Washington sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Burleith, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,800,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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