What was once home to summer cottages in the early part of the 20th Century, the Chevy Chase neighborhoods of Washington and Maryland have grown into communities with stately homes, charming single family neighborhoods and bustling areas of commerce. Its location is extremely convenient to downtown Washington DC while also being an easy commute to Northern Virginia and other areas of Montgomery County, by Metrorail, car or, if you like, bicycle.

All ages will find much to like in this northwest corner of Washington that stretches into Montgomery County. Bordered by Wisconsin Ave on the west, Western Ave to the north, Rock Creek Park to the east and North Cleveland Park & Forest Hills to the south, Chevy Chase is bustling with recent developments of mixed use buildings housing retail spaces and luxury condominiums. Charming older homes near parks and libraries are being refurbished keeping the neighborhoods as wonderful single family areas. The dining out choices are many with interesting mixes of cuisines from diner fare to Indian and Chinese delicacies, coffee shops and pizzerias. Shopping choices are plentiful from independent small boutiques and gourmet grocery stores to the high end retailers of Mazza Gallery, Wisconsin Place and Saks Fifth Avenue.

For close-in living, Chevy Chase is an area to be considered.