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An English-style village nestled in America’s capital
Real estate developer Henry Boss took inspiration from the Tudor-style houses of Tewkesbury, England, when he began designing the northwest Washington, D.C., community of Foxhall in 1925. This plot of hilly terrain between the Potomac River and Georgetown University was once the estate of Henry Foxall, former mayor of Georgetown, ironworking tycoon and supplier of U.S. canons during the War of 1812. Foxall was the neighborhood’s intended namesake, but when early signage included a stray “H,” Boss kept it. Now a designated historic district, Foxhall is known for its unique design and walkable location. “The rowhouses look like something straight out of an English village. There’s nowhere else in the city that looks like this,” says Erin Sobanski, a Realtor with Compass who also lives in Foxhall. “We’ve got this lovely park-like layout, so there are always people out walking and kids running around.” Cherry blossom and mulberry trees dot grassy traffic circles popular for picnics and soccer games. Strolling through densely forested Glover-Archbold Park leads to the Gothic Revival-style buildings of Georgetown University and then to Georgetown’s main shopping district, home to chain retailers and cozy bars.
Welcome to the Foxhall neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Many homes in Foxhall sit above street level to offer residents plenty of privacy.
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Historic rowhouses and lush greenery in Foxhall
Century-old Tudor Revival-style rowhouses and sidewalks line Foxhall’s winding roads. Concrete staircases and shrub-covered retaining walls climb up the neighborhood's rolling terrain, leading to houses made of brick, stucco and timber framing. Wooden fences enclose small backyards, with homes typically sitting on 5,000-square-foot lots. Houses backing up to alleyways may have detached garages, but street parking is also common. Compared to a D.C. home’s average $600,000 selling price, two-bedroom houses here can start at $1.2 million, while five-bedroom options may reach $1.6 million. The neighborhood is a designated historic district, meaning D.C.’s Historic Preservation Office must approve most exterior changes to houses. “We can paint the stucco any color we want, and we can have solar panels as long as they aren’t visible,” Sobanski says. “They just don’t want us massively changing the façade. Our roofs have to be made of real slate, and every front door has to be made of wood.”
Georgetown University is just half a mile east of Foxhall, but the neighborhood doesn’t have a student population. “Students have to live on campus for three years. Plus, there’s not a huge rental market in the neighborhood.” Sobanski says. However, she adds that doctors who work at the on-campus MedStar Georgetown University Hospital often live here. “I’ve sold a few houses to doctors because they can walk or bike to work along Reservoir Road.” The hospital has a cancer treatment center, emergency room and neuroscience department, and it employs over 3,000 people.
The Foxhall neighborhood features many historic homes that have been renovated.
Tudor-style row homes in the Foxhall neighborhood stand out on this residential street.
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Glover-Archbold Park connects to a few other trails
Managed by the National Park Service, Glover-Archbold Park’s red maple and American Elm tree forests span 183 acres along the neighborhood’s eastern edge. “Foxhall houses don’t have a ton of outdoor space, so Glover-Archbold Park and all the other trails it connects to are essentially our backyard,” Sobanski says. The park’s two-and-a-half mile-long dirt trail runs north from Van Ness Street and south to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, once trekked by mules tugging boats along the waterway in the 19th century. Today, hikers, joggers and bike riders can follow the 184-mile waterside route, stretching from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland. South of the canal, the 11-mile Capital Crescent Trail extends the banks of the Potomac River and the now-abandoned Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. “Capital Crescent goes all the way up to Bethesda, so bike riders use it to commute into the city,” Sobanski says.
Discover the natural beauty of Foxhall along the Glover Archbold Park trails.
Foundry Branch Valley Park in Foxhall features miles of unpaved walking paths.
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Foxhall is zoned for D.C.’s newest public high school
Children can attend Key Elementary School and Hardy Middle School, both earning A grades from Niche. They may continue to MacArthur High School, which opened in 2023 and is not yet graded by Niche. The high school has pathway programs in computer science, computer maintenance and aeronautic engineering. On the neighborhood’s western edge, The Lab Lower School is a first through fourth grade private option for students with ADHD and dyslexia.
Key Elementary School faithfully serves the children of Kent and the surrounding areas.
Elementary-aged students attend The Lab School of Washington's Fox Hall campus.
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Locals can walk to Georgetown University
Established in 1789, Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic college in the United States. The school offers over 100 undergraduate majors, like international relations, biology and business. During the day, students sit under giant green ash trees and study on the grassy quad in front of Healy Hall, a Gothic Revival-style administration building and library. Sobanski says the campus is also popular for non-students. “There’s a path that cuts across Glover-Archbold Park and leads straight to campus, which people love to walk around because it’s so beautiful.” Starting at P Street NW, locals can walk across the park to McDonough Arena, where the school’s volleyball and women’s basketball teams play. Continuing through campus, they’ll pass by the Jesuit Cemetery, where 17 university presidents are buried, and the Dahlgreen Chapel, a Romanesque Revival-style church with public masses every Sunday.
Every September, Georgetown Community Day invites surrounding neighborhoods to Healy Lawn for a block party-style celebration. A DJ spins beats as kids jump in bounce houses, get their faces painted and take pictures with Jack the Bulldog, the school's live mascot. The day ends with a football game at Cooper Field. While the football team is in the lesser-known Patriots League, the school’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball team plays at the Capital One Arena, 4 miles east.
Discover the natural beauty of Foxhall along the Glover Archbold Park trails.
The heart of Foxhall lies in Hardy Park, a vibrant community space for all to enjoy.
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Several ways to reach downtown D.C.
Though Foxhall is walkable, it’s also convenient for several types of travel. Downtown D.C. is a 3-mile drive east, but Sobanski warns that traffic often affects commute time. “It can take about 30 minutes to drive downtown, and that’s if traffic is light,” she says. “Most people here just take the bus downtown to avoid parking.” Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus stops line Reservoir Road NW and Foxhall Road NW. The closest Metro station is less than 3 miles east in Dupont Circle. A 2-mile drive south leads to Interstate 66, which soon connects to Interstate 495, locally called the Capital Beltway. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is less than 6 miles south of the neighborhood, while Washington Dulles International Airport is 25 miles west.
Many people use the Capitol Crescent Trail in Foxhall for exercise.
Get around Georgetown and Foxhall on the Metro Buses.
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Sandwiches in the neighborhood, shopping in Georgetown
Now a D.C.-area chain restaurant, Jetties’ original location is in the neighborhood’s Tudor Revival-style shopping strip on Foxhall Road NW. Since 2003, locals have walked to the counter service spot for sandwiches, salads and ice cream cones. Murals of Nantucket’s Jettie Beach adorn the walls, and dark blue umbrellas shade picnic tables outside. The shopping center also has a nail salon, dental studio and dry cleaner. Still, Sobanski says people often travel on foot about a mile and a half east to M Street, Georgetown’s main shopping strip. “It may seem kind of far, but most of us walk there,” she says. “I either walk through campus, or I take the towpath.” Locally owned boutiques, upscale restaurants and chain stores like Lululemon and Patagonia fill the strip’s Beaux-Arts and Federal-style storefronts, dating back to the 1700s. Locals can stroll to Filomena Ristorante, known for its kitschy décor and Italian classics, then head down the street to Mr. Smith’s, a dimly lit pub and piano bar here since 1965. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and Safeway are all less than 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood on Wisconsin Avenue.
Jetties in Foxhall is a local favorite for its delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Trader Joes in Georgetown is one of many options for groceries near Foxhall.
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Community meetings and a playground at Hardy Recreation Center
On Q Street NW, lime green twisty slides, climbing structures and a splash pad sit behind the Hardy Recreation Center. Inside, people can play table tennis or watch a movie. “There’s not a fitness center or anything like that, but it’s still a super active community hub,” Sobanski says. “We rent it out for all my kid's birthday parties.” The ranch-style building also hosts monthly Foxhall Community Citizens Association meetings. Residents aren't required to join the group, but donations and yearly dues fund traffic circle landscaping and community events. On Halloween, people gather for Foxhall Fright, where kids paint pumpkins and sip punch at the Lower Q Street Circle before trick-or-treating; the night ends with live music under Hardy Park’s pavilion.
Swings, slides, and endless smiles await at Foxhall's beloved Hardy Park playground.
The heart of Foxhall lies in Hardy Park, a vibrant community space for all to enjoy.
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Parks in this Area
Francis Scott Key Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Duke Ellington College Track Field
Football
Soccer
Trails
Whitehaven Parkway Park - Rock Creek Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Foundry Branch Valley Park
Trails
Hiking
Hardy Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Capital Crescent Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
13 min drive
Bus
Foxhall Rd NW & Greenwich Pky NW
Bus
Reservoir Rd NW & 44th St NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foxhall
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foxhall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foxhall, Washington sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Foxhall, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,339,150, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 5-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath Tudor-Style Rowhome in Foxhall VillageJust steps from Georgetown University, Georgetown Hospital, the Georgetown Waterfront, and the Capital Crescent Trail, this beautifully maintained Tudor-style rowhome blends classic charm with modern convenience.Filled with natural light and rich character, the home features hardwood floors throughout the main level, a spacious
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
920
Median Age
36
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$187,499
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$198,199
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
96.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
67.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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