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Massachusetts Heights is a secluded, upscale neighborhood
Massachusetts Heights is a well-appointed historic Northwest Washington neighborhood that boasts turn-of-the-20th-century mansions in a truly one-of-a-kind area. While there are many jaw-dropping communities in Washington, what distinguishes Massachusetts Heights from nearby areas is its terrain, says Robert Hryniewicki, Realtor with HRLS Partners and TTR Sotheby's International Realty. He explains, “Most notably, Massachusetts Heights is not a 'cut-through' neighborhood. There are no thoroughfares going through it, and it is private and somewhat isolated. Then, because of the way it was designed back in the early 1900s, properties have parcels of one-quarter to one-half of an acre, and homes are set along winding, meandering roads. Grid patterns are common in many DC neighborhoods, but not here.” Hryniewicki adds, “Homes are significant in size and have large lots. Understandably, this is the second most costly neighborhood in Washington, just behind Georgetown.” Massachusetts Heights’ one-half mile southwest edge along Massachusetts Avenue, makes its nearest neighbor “Embassy Row”, the informal name given to the stretch of Mass Ave (as it’s colloquially known) with a high number of international embassies and diplomatic residences.
Colonials line Edmunds St in Massachusetts Heights.
Enjoy an outdoor amphitheater on the cathedral grounds in Massachusetts Heights.
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Multi-million dollar homes in northwest D.C.
Massachusetts Heights is located just between Massachusetts Avenue and Woodley Road, and 34th Street to the immediate east. The north half of the neighborhood is occupied by The Washington National Cathedral of the Episcopal Church and its associated private schools St. Alban’s School and National Cathedral School. Within the 20 city blocks of the southern half, you’ll find turn-of-the-20th century Gothic Revivals, Colonial-Revival, Mediterranean-influenced and Italianate homes that are all custom built, one of a kind and most with no less than 4,000 square feet. Mediterranean-style homes with seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and almost 5,000 square feet have sold over the past year for around $2.6 million. Stately brick Colonial Revivals on 35th Street have recently listed for around $3 million. While a few brand-new custom-built homes with about 7,000 square feet have recently been offered for about $7.5 million, most homes predate 1930.
Beautiful Greek Revival homes line Fulton St NW in Massachusetts Heights.
A Mediterranean-style homes vie for attention in Massachusetts Heights.
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Highly rated public and private schools serve Massachusetts Heights
Eaton Elementary offers pre-k through fifth grade, has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, and is ranked one of the Best Public Elementary Schools in the District. Niche gives them an A-minus rating.
Hardy Middle School offers sixth through eighth grades and is ranked one of the Best and Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in the District. Niche also gives them an A-minus rating. For the first time in over 50 years, DC Public Schools opened a new high school in August 2023. MacArthur High School opened in the building of the former private Georgetown Day School and will serve 200 ninth graders and 50 tenth graders in its first year. They provide a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and will be welcoming $77 million to further expand the campus over the next year.
St. Alban’s School, the boys school associated with The National Cathedral is an Episcopal, independent, college prep day and boarding school. It offers fourth through twelfth grade. Named after Saint Alban, widely regarded as the first British martyr, the school was founded in 1909 and has graduated hundreds of notable alumni including Henry Cabot Lodge, J.W. Marriott, and Brit Hume. Niche gives St. Alban’s an overall grade of A-plus. National Cathedral School, the sister school to St. Alban’s, is a private Christian school for girls offering grades four through twelve. It is located on the grounds of The Washington National Cathedral and was founded in 1900. NCS’s student body is 46% young women of color and the school focuses on intellectual rigor, diversity and inclusion.
Eaton Elementary School offers a large playground for students to enjoy.
St. Albans School is a highly rated all-boys boarding school in Massachusetts Heights.
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Outdoor recreation at National Cathedral gardens, National Zoo, more
The Bishop’s Garden offers 57 acres of beautifully cultivated arbors, meditation areas, sculpture gardens and woods, on the property of The National Cathedral. The All Hallows Guild funds and manages the preservation of the garden and its popular amphitheater. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, known locally as the National Zoo, is just a mile away. The zoo hosts seasonal events and conservation programs, and features world-famous animal exhibits. The Macomb Recreation Center is just two blocks north, has playgrounds, a shaded gazebo, a basketball court and a baseball field.
The cathedral grounds are covered in parks where Massachusetts Heights residents can walk.
The Smithsonian National Zoo flamingo exhibit in Woodley Park near Woodland-Normanstone Terrace.
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Wisconsin Avenue shopping and dining nearby
Massachusetts Heights offers easy access to Wisconsin Avenue’s popular shopping and dining corridor and is less than a mile from other attractions including The Naval Observatory and the campus of Georgetown University. Open City at The National Cathedral is worth visiting not just for its coffee and smoked salmon bagel, but its location is unusual, to say the least. Neatly placed inside an old chapel, Open City at The National Cathedral is one of the most unique places in the District to enjoy a weekend brunch. They also feature rotating works of local art and they welcome local musicians to play on weekends. Wegmans at nearby Ridge Square on Wisconsin Avenue is big on convenience and service as they’re open from 6 AM to midnight, 7 days a week. If thrift shopping is a favorite pastime, you don’t want to miss The Opportunity Shop, a popular spot on the campus of St. Alban’s Church, not far from St. Alban’s School.
Wegman's on Wisconsin Ave NW is Massachusetts Heights grocery store of choice.
Open City Cafe on the cathedral grounds in Massachusetts Heights has nice outdoor seating.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Massachusetts Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Massachusetts Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Massachusetts Heights, Washington sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Massachusetts Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $2,275,000, down 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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