Crestwood
Luxurious homes, walkable streets
“Crestwood is cool because it has some of the largest homes you can get in DC,” Morrison says. The neighborhood attracts architecture hobbyists for its variety of housing styles, including grand Tudor Revivals with more than 6,000 square feet of living space. Most properties are slightly more humble: Colonial, Federal, Cape Cod and the occasional contemporary architectural styles mingle among the twisting streets. All streets are rimmed with wide sidewalks and tall, mature trees casting lush shadows over meticulously kept front laws.The upscale luxury homes carry high price tags. “The entry point to the neighborhood is around $1.1 million to be livable, which is a hefty budget for most people,” says Morrison. Indeed, most homes sell for more than $1 million, but it’s common for larger homes to go for more than $2 million. Most residents, once they’ve moved into the neighborhood, tend to stay for a long time – sometimes, multiple generations. “There are people who have been born in their house and now are living there with their grandchildren,” says Kathleen Eder, an associate broker at Compass and Crestwood resident for more than 16 years. That longevity means that inventory is low, and bidding wars can become competitive. “We get multiple offers on just about everything. Very rarely does something sit on the market,” Eder says. “I have clients who know I live in Crestwood and say ‘we’re not ready to move yet, but keep an eye out for us.’”
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Crestwood Citizens Association keeps residents connected
The Crestwood Citizens Association keeps the community engaged with seasonal events and neighborhood advocacy. Various special interest teams formed by members address specific needs in the community. The Green Team, for example, holds community clean up events and swap tips for gardening using native plants. Holiday events like Easter egg hunts and Fourth of July bike parades delight the neighborhood children, while summer barbeques and picnics bring the adults together to socialize. “It’s a really nice way to come together in a city where everyone is going in their own directions,” says Eder, who serves as first vice president of the CCA.
Living along Rock Creek Park
One of the biggest attractions of Crestwood is the proximity to Rock Creek Park, which curves around the western side of the neighborhood. “You feel like you’re living in the middle of a park, but you’re in the middle of the city,” Eder says. There are entry points to the Rock Creek trails, so families can spend their afternoons going on hikes and nature walks without getting far from their air-conditioned homes. A hike will take you to some of the park’s design triumphs and natural wonders like the fieldstone Boulder Bridge and the Pulpit Rock formation. Those trails can even connect residents to the National Zoo within 1.5 miles – a walkable distance with young children in a jogging stroller. The William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Courts host the Washington Open, or the Citi Open, every year, and the surrounding Rock Creek Park Tennis Center teaches lessons and welcomes private leagues on the facility’s 25 outdoor courts.Walking distance to a commercial artery
Crestwood’s status as a solely residential area is a selling point for some people — you will not find one retail or chain store within the neighborhood boundaries. “There’s no commercial corridors in the neighborhood itself, which leads to a quiet isolation that most people hold as a positive,” Morrison says. However, Eder says that she and her family are happy to make the short trek to the nearby shopping and dining hubs. The Highlands café and coffeeshop on 14th Street, less than a mile from the heart of Crestwood, is known for their breakfast fare and has steadfastly served the locals even as the streets around them have changed. “My kids used to ride their scooters there and get hot cocoa,” Eder remembers. On the same block, the trendy Spanish eatery Atxondo is a hot destination for tapas and happy hour drinks. Residents have to drive around two miles to get to a grocery store, but within that radius, they have several options: a Giant Food in Columbia Heights, a Whole Foods in U Street and a Safeway in Petworth. Just to the south of Mount Pleasant, a Target offers a convenient destination for home essentials. While it’s easy for residents to walk to local shops, the nearest Metro station is about 1.5 miles away, but bus stops along 16th Street can connect pedestrians with other transportation hubs.Private and public schools serve the neighborhood
Most of the Crestwood neighborhood is zoned for Powell Elementary School, which offers a dual-language learning program where at least half the instructional curriculum is delivered in another language. The school has a B rating from Niche. From there, kids may move on to MacFarland Middle School, which has a C+ rating and offers after-school tutoring programs. High Schoolers can join one of more than 15 clubs offered at Roosevelt Senior High School, which has a C rating. There’s also a private school within the neighborhood boundaries: Parkmont School, which teaches sixth through 12th grade using a Montessori-inspired educational philosophy and has 8 to 10 students in a class.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sherwood Cofer II
Sherwood Cofer II
Samson Properties
(202) 937-3553
50 Total Sales
1 in Crestwood
$1,388,000 Price
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Kevin Carlson
Kevin Carlson
Responds QuicklyCompass
(202) 517-2883
155 Total Sales
1 in Crestwood
$1,700,000 Price
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Ellen Cohen
Ellen Cohen
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 839-6199
42 Total Sales
1 in Crestwood
$1,900,000 Price
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Maya Hyman
Maya Hyman
Compass
(301) 349-1422
69 Total Sales
2 in Crestwood
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
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Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Compass
(844) 421-4871
108 Total Sales
1 in Crestwood
$1,700,000 Price
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William Fastow
William Fastow
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 773-3884
116 Total Sales
2 in Crestwood
$1.4M - $1.8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hamilton Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Upshur Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Rock Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Brightwood Recreation Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Trails
19th and Lamont Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crestwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crestwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crestwood, Washington sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestwood, Washington over the last 12 months is $259,900, up 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$239,900
Median Sale Price
$259,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$259,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,099,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
83%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
712
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1937
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,811
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,381
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,625 - $1,999 per month
- The Crestwood Apartments
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 563+ Sq Ft
- 3900 16th St NW
- Washington, DC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,125
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$224,390
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$218,294
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
81.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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