Neighborhood Spotlight: Glover Park

The quaint neighborhood of Glover Park is best characterized by its walkability, proximity to parks, and its strong sense of community. I have lived in this neighborhood now for almost a year and a half (at the time of writing this post) and it certainly feels like home.

Location: North of Georgetown and straddled by Glover-Archbold park to the west and Wisconsin Ave to the east. 

History: Glover Park is named after Charles Caroll Glover. Glover was the President of Riggs Bank and played a critical role in the creation of Rock Creek Park, the National Zoo, the National Cathedral, Potomac Park, and his namesake Glover-Archbold Park. In 1924 he donated some of his land (80 acres) and in conjunction with another land gift from oil heiress Anne Archbold, Glover-Archbold Park was formed. 

Schools: The neighborhood is zoned to Stoddert Elementary, Hardy Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School. Hardy and Jackson-Reed are nearby but not in the neighborhood while Stoddert is located right in the heart of the community. 

Retail/Attractions: Some of my personal retail favorites that I frequent most often are Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Balance Gym, Ace Hardware, and CVS. For restaurants, there is a Chipotle to the modern Spanish cuisine Michelin-star restaurant Xiquet and everything in between. 

Housing: The predominant home style are porch front row homes that were built in the 1920-30s. The neighborhood now also features multi-family rental and condo housing. 

2022 Single Family Home sales (01/01/2022-12/31/2022):

  • Total homes sold: 39 (44.3% decrease from 2021)

  • Average Sales Price: $1,324,049 (17.6% increase from 2021)

  • Average Cost per square foot: $879.83 (8.3% increase from 2021)

  • Average Close price to list price: 103.91% (1.4% decrease from 2021)

  • Average Days on Market: 14 (75% increase from 2021)

  • The most expensive house to sell was $2,550,000

2022 Condo sales (01/01/2022-12/31/2022):

  • Total condos sold: 101 (12.2% decrease from 2021)

  • Average Sales Price: $449,537 (14.2% increase from 2021)

  • Average Cost per square foot: $527.03 (11.2% increase from 2021)

  • Average Close price to list price: 99.59% (0.3% increase from 2021)

  • Average Days on Market: 34 (6.3% increase from 2021)

  • The most expensive house to sell was $2,100,000

If you would like to learn more about this neighborhood or have questions about another neighborhood I would be happy to connect and chat with you.

Joe Barlia