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Living In Woodley Park

Early-1900s rowhouses, large detached homes, and landmark apartment buildings beside the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, with Red Line Metro on Connecticut Avenue.
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Living In Woodley Park

An overview of daily life, character, and what draws residents to the neighborhood.

Woodley Park is a Northwest DC neighborhood along Connecticut Avenue, bordered by Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo. It combines leafy residential streets with a small commercial strip at Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street and quick Red Line access to downtown.

The housing includes brick rowhouses from the early 1900s, many built by developer Harry Wardman, larger detached houses on streets such as Woodley Road and Cathedral Avenue, and landmark apartment and condominium buildings along Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, including Art Deco-era buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.

Daily life revolves around the Zoo, Rock Creek Park’s trails, and the restaurants and shops near the Metro. The Duke Ellington Bridge on Calvert Street leads directly to Adams Morgan’s dining, and Cleveland Park’s shops are a short walk north.

Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan station on the Red Line puts downtown about 10–15 minutes away. The neighborhood offers park-side living, architectural variety, and excellent transit.

Key Highlights:

  • Direct access to the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park
  • Early-1900s rowhouses and larger detached homes
  • Landmark apartment and condo buildings on Connecticut Avenue
  • Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro (Red Line)
  • Restaurants at Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street
  • Walk to Adams Morgan across the Ellington Bridge
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Woodley Park Real Estate FAQs

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Exceptional. The National Zoo and Rock Creek Park’s trails border the neighborhood, and many homes are a short walk from a park entrance.
Woodley Park features rowhouses and single-family homes, ranging from Victorian-era to mid-century to newer infill projects.
The neighborhood is highly walkable, with shops, schools, and parks accessible on foot. Connecticut Avenue provides retail and dining.
Direct access to the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park is the neighborhood’s defining feature, along with its Red Line station and landmark apartment buildings.
Woodley Park prices are moderate, generally lower per square foot than central DC neighborhoods but higher than outer neighborhoods.
Woodley Park is green and residential, with tree-lined streets, the Zoo and Rock Creek Park at its edges, and a small restaurant strip near the Metro.
Excellent. The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station (Red line) provides direct access to downtown and beyond.
Woodley Park’s location, park access, and Red Line station have supported steady demand. Compare recent sales in the same building or on nearby blocks.

Location & Neighborhood

Beside the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, along Connecticut Avenue.
GENERAL BOUNDARIES:
  • NORTH: Cathedral Avenue NW / Woodley Road NW (Cleveland Park beyond)
  • EAST: Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo
  • SOUTH: Calvert Street NW
  • WEST: 30th Street NW / Massachusetts Avenue Heights

A Greenspace-Oriented Neighborhood

Woodley Park is located in Northwest DC, immediately adjacent to the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, providing exceptional recreational access. The neighborhood is served by the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station and multiple bus routes. Connecticut Avenue serves as the primary commercial corridor.

Proximity to Rock Creek Park and the Zoo creates a greenspace-focused neighborhood character while maintaining walkable urban density. The location balances park-oriented living with reasonable downtown access.

Neighboring Area:

  • Cleveland Park — approximately 5–10 minutes
  • Adams Morgan — approximately 10 minutes
  • Calvert Street — approximately 10 minutes
  • Rock Creek Park — adjacent
  • Dupont Circle — approximately 15 minutes

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
Woodley Park is served by the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station (Red line) and multiple bus routes. The Red line provides direct access to downtown, Capitol Hill, and U Street Corridor.
Walkability
Woodley Park is walkable within the neighborhood, with shops, restaurants, schools, and parks accessible on foot. Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street provide retail and dining corridors. Access to broader DC is easy via Metro.
Typical Home Types
Woodley Park features brick rowhouses from the early 1900s, larger detached houses on the residential streets, and landmark apartment and condo buildings along Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street.
Parking
Street parking is available, and many properties include off-street parking. Car ownership is practical but not necessary. Parking is generally available with competitive street parking during busy times.
Vibe
Green and residential, with the Zoo and Rock Creek Park at the doorstep, historic apartment buildings, and a walkable strip of restaurants near the Metro.
Best For
Buyers who want park access and Red Line convenience, from a condo in a classic apartment building to a rowhouse or detached house on a quiet street.

Woodley Park Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Woodley Park real estate market.
$1,450,000

Median Sales Price

$643

Median Price Per Sq Ft

9

Median Days On Market

41

Annual Closed Sales

+20.8%

YoY Median Price Change

Woodley Park is a mixed market of condominiums, porch-front rowhouses, and large detached houses. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the neighborhood boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 19 condominiums, 16 rowhouses and semi-detached homes, and 6 detached houses. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $1,450,000 at about $643 per square foot, with a median of 9 days on market and sales averaging 98% of original list price. The median rose about 21% from the prior twelve months. Within segments, the condo median rose about 9% to $445,000 and the rowhouse median fell about 9% to $1.7 million. Much of the overall change reflects the mix of homes that sold rather than a broad shift in values. Homes sold faster than a year earlier, at a median of 9 days versus 25.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

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In-Depth Market Analysis

Woodley Park Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

Woodley Park sees steady demand for its condos, rowhouses, and houses. Inventory is moderate, and competitively priced homes near the Metro and parks typically sell well.

Pricing Dynamics

Woodley Park pricing is competitive with other Red Line neighborhoods, with wide variation between condos in older apartment buildings, rowhouses, and large detached homes.

Buyer Profile

Buyers here weigh proximity to the Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and the Metro, along with building fees and amenities for condos and lot, condition, and parking for houses. Many compare Woodley Park with Cleveland Park and Adams Morgan.

Strategic Outlook

For buyers: compare recent sales in the same building or on nearby blocks, and weigh park and Metro access. For sellers: highlight park proximity, Metro access, updates, and outdoor space.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

Woodley Park Housing & Architecture

Porch-front rowhouses by Harry Wardman, large early-1900s houses, and landmark apartment buildings beside Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo.
Wardman Porch-Front Rowhouses
Developer Harry Wardman built rows of brick houses with deep front porches here in the 1910s and 1920s, and they remain the neighborhood’s signature home.
Large Detached Houses
Early-1900s Colonial Revival and Tudor houses on generous lots line Woodley Road, Cathedral Avenue, and the streets near the park.
Wardman Tower
The 1928 tower on Woodley Road, a longtime residence for public officials, was converted to condominiums in the late 2010s.
Connecticut Avenue Apartments
Apartment and condominium buildings along Connecticut Avenue add one- and two-bedroom homes close to the Metro.
The National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park borders the neighborhood to the north and east, with entrances on Connecticut Avenue.
Metro Access
Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan station (Red Line) is on Connecticut Avenue at the neighborhood’s commercial center.

Condo Buildings

Condo Buildings in Woodley Park

Building-by-building guides with amenities, fees, recent sales and what's for sale now.

Wardman Tower, 2660 Connecticut Avenue NW

Wardman Tower

2660 Connecticut Avenue NW

  • Built 1928
  • 8 stories
  • 32 residences
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