$945,491Average Value$412Average Price per Sq Ft10Homes For Sale
Wakefield's leafy, residential streets offer a quiet escape in Northwest Washington.
Why people choose Wakefield for walkable city living
Wakefield is a walkable Northwest Washington neighborhood with a quiet, residential feel that's hard to find this close to Downtown DC. There's a wide range of housing options here, from single-family homes on leafy streets to high-rise condos along Connecticut Avenue, and you're within walking distance of both Tenleytown-AU and Van Ness-UDC Metro stations on the Red Line. That stretch of Connecticut Avenue is packed with restaurants and shops, so there's always somewhere to grab dinner or run errands without getting in the car. For families, highly rated schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools system and sought-after private schools are nearby.
Residential charm with Colonial Revivals and condos
You might not have heard of Wakefield, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a popular neighborhood. “Wakefield is a super cute neighborhood that nobody knows about because they usually call it a different name, which is either Tenleytown or North Cleveland Park,” explains Casey Aboulafia, a local Realtor and executive vice president of the Your P&rtners DC team with Compass Real Estate. “People who live in Wakefield really do know it … it’s generally characterized by nice yards, quieter streets with some playgrounds dotted throughout and a lot to walk to retail-wise on both edges of it. It’s a nice, walkable urban neighborhood.”
Single-family homes sit on tree-lined lots, offering a sense of space and privacy that can be rare in the city. Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival and split-level styles are most common, with a few newer builds mixed in. High-rise condo and apartment buildings line Connecticut Avenue. Condo prices typically range from the low $200,000s to the low $600,000s, with larger units in full-service buildings reaching $1 million or more. Single-family homes tend to sell in the low $1 million to the low $3 million range, with a median around $1.8 million. “They tend to be nice options without the prices of Cleveland Park and Woodley Park,” Aboulafia says.
Colonial Revival-style homes are common, and many have red brick exteriors.
Tree-lined lots give Wakefield residents plenty of privacy in the city.
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Getting around and commuting from Wakefield
Wakefield is walkable and transit-friendly, so it’s possible to get around without a car. It’s less than 1 mile to Tenleytown-AU and Van Ness-UDC Metro stations, with the Red Line reaching Downtown DC and Judiciary Square in under 15 minutes. The line also connects to Union Station and Bethesda. Metrobus routes run throughout the area and help fill in the gaps. If you’re driving, the roughly 5-mile trip downtown usually takes 15 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Highly rated public and private schools for Wakefield families
Highly rated DCPS schools, including Murch Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School, serve Wakefield. Murch is right in the neighborhood, so most younger kids can walk to school. Families can apply to other DCPS and public charter schools through the annual My School DC lottery. Nearby private options like Edmund Burke School and Georgetown Day School also earn high ratings. The University of the District of Columbia is just south of Wakefield.
Younger students in Wakefield can walk to Murch Elementary School.
Jackson-Reed High School is a highly rated DCPS school in Northwest Washington.
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Pick up fresh ingredients at the Whole Foods in nearby Tenleytown.
From Connecticut Avenue favorites to nearby grocery stores
One of the best parts about living in Wakefield is being a short walk from Connecticut Avenue’s trendy shops and restaurants. On a typical morning, you might stop into Bread Furst for coffee and pastries, then browse for a new book at Politics and Prose. Call Your Mother Deli is another go-to for bagels and breakfast. For a casual night out, locals head to Comet Ping Pong for pizza and live music, while special occasions might mean dinner at Sfoglina Van Ness.
Drinks in the area lean more toward happy hours and cocktail spots, but it’s easy to hop on the Metro to Dupont Circle for a livelier night scene. Giant and MOM’s Organic Market are the closest grocery stores, and you can walk to Tenleytown for trips to Whole Foods Market and Target. Even more options are up in Chevy Chase and over in the City Ridge development.
Easy walks to Northwest DC parks and green spaces
Wakefield doesn’t have its own neighborhood park, but its sidewalk-lined streets make it easy to reach some of Northwest Washington’s most popular green spaces for everything from daily walks to weekend outings. “There are people walking dogs or pushing strollers. My kids go to some of these parks to play flag football or play soccer. It’s a vibrant place for families on the weekend,” says Kevin Friend, a Washington Realtor with Compass Real Estate. Parks within walking distance of the neighborhood include:
Fort Reno Park, a Civil War site with summer concerts and a sledding hill
Forest Hills Park, with a playground, tennis courts and basketball courts
Wilson Aquatic Center, featuring an indoor Olympic-size swimming pool
Rock Creek Park, which has trails and attractions like the National Zoo
Soapstone Valley Park, popular for quiet hikes or dog walks in nature
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wakefield
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wakefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wakefield, Washington sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Washington over the last 12 months is $527,500, down 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Marjorie Dick StuartColdwell Banker Realty - Washington
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Joan Caton CromwellTTR Sotheby's International Realty
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