Friendship Heights
Washington, District Of Columbia Homes for Sale
About Friendship Heights
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $599,000 to $1,795,000
Closed Prices: $325,000 to $3,141,000
Median Sale Price: $1,150,000
Average $ per sq ft: $776
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $2014/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1918 to 2022
Sq. Ft.: 562 to 5996 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 0 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 6 Bathrooms
Around Friendship Heights
There are lots of residential complexes near the heart of Friendship Heights, the intersection of Wisconsin and Western Avenue, where the Metro stop is located. Professionals find this neighborhood a slightly more convenient option than other D.C. neighborhoods, thanks to an easy commute via the Red Line. Many of the side streets make Friendship Heights the perfect residential neighborhood for buying a starter home, making this area a hot commodity.
Foodies take heart -- there are tons of options for fine dining or casual, quick dinners on-the-go in this neighborhood. There are several terrific Italian restaurants known for their homemade breads and ambiance, and you can even find some hole-in-the-wall places down some of the side streets off of Wisconsin Avenue. There's something for everyone in this neighborhood, including Japanese, French, and Indian foods, as well as casual fare like pubs and neighborhood bars. Most of the restaurants have outdoor patios, perfect for enjoying the cool breeze in the summer and watching the bustling crowds shopping along Wisconsin Avenue.
This area attracts all types of people: crowds of professionals shopping at the nicer department stores and busy residents hustling to work or sitting in traffic on Wisconsin Avenue. You'll see mostly professionals during the week out for a long lunch at one of the Italian restaurants. After the sun goes down, you can find locals or groups of coworkers enjoying late night happy hours.
The hustle and bustle of the work week winds down on Friday evenings and you can see professionals trickling to neighborhood bars or cafés to catch up with friends before dinner or meeting friends at the movie theater to catch the latest flick. For dinner, stop by one of the neighborhood pubs serving burgers or sandwiches or more traditional fares like pot roast or pastas paired with a nice bottle of wine. If you're with more adventurous eaters, try one of the local sushi restaurants or Thai eateries to add a kick to your dinner. .
Head out for a walk and greet your neighbors to close out the weekend. Hit the gym for a quick morning workout or Pilates class and take the kids--there are lots of kid-friendly fitness activities to keep them busy in this neighborhood that values a healthy lifestyle. Grab breakfast at a small eatery on Wisconsin Avenue before stopping by one of the local markets to stock up on food for the week. Head up Wisconsin Avenue towards Western Avenue and spend a few hours shopping for the latest trends in fashion; there are lots of great discounted designer stores sure to impress anyone looking for great deals on the latest styles. On your way home, stop by one of the many salons to get a manicure or haircut, a surefire way to freshen up before the week begins.
Locals Love
- Plenty to do in the neighborhood
- Lots of restaurants within walking distance
- Lots of gyms and organic markets
Locals Don't Love
- Far away from central D.C.
- Busy on weekends
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