Takoma

Don’t confuse Takoma with its Maryland neighbor, Takoma Park. This quaint, charming neighborhood on the edge of northwest DC stands out for its bungalow-lined streets, its bustling main thoroughfare on Carrol Avenue, and its proximity to downtown Silver Spring. Offering trendy boutiques, fine dining, recreation centers, green spaces, and Metro access, Takoma is a popular place to plant your roots.


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Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $671K
Lowest Price $100K
Highest Price $60M
Total Listings 55,830
Avg. Days On Market 64
Avg. Price/SQFT $353

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Takoma Homes For Sale

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7979 E Boulevard Dr, ALEXANDRIA

$60,000,000

7979 E Boulevard Dr, ALEXANDRIA

8 Beds 12 Baths 16,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2187472

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

510 Mount Pleasant Farm Road, SCOTTSVILLE

$52,600,000

510 Mount Pleasant Farm Road, SCOTTSVILLE

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAB2000428

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

1288 Ballantrae Farm Dr, MCLEAN

$34,995,000

↓ $5,000,000

1288 Ballantrae Farm Dr, MCLEAN

12 Beds 14 Baths 14,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2184764

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

11900 River Rd, POTOMAC

$29,900,000

↓ $5,000,000

11900 River Rd, POTOMAC

5 Beds 9 Baths 25,119 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDMC2125248

Compass

6699 Macarthur Blvd, BETHESDA

$23,500,000

6699 Macarthur Blvd, BETHESDA

6 Beds 9.5 Baths 11,522 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDMC2133200

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

6431 Georgetown Pike, MCLEAN

$22,500,000

↑ $2,600,000

6431 Georgetown Pike, MCLEAN

10 Beds 14 Baths 22,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2215864

TTR Sothebys International Realty

612 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

$22,220,000

↑ $6,120,000

612 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

8 Beds 10.5 Baths 16,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2201384

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

19700 Mulberry Fields Rd, LEONARDTOWN

$20,000,000

19700 Mulberry Fields Rd, LEONARDTOWN

6 Beds 4.5 Baths 13,458 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDSM2022614

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

3030 Chain Bridge Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$19,995,000

3030 Chain Bridge Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 11.5 Baths 12,911 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2198826

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

2000 Massachusetts Ave. Nw, WASHINGTON

$19,995,000

2000 Massachusetts Ave. Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 6 Baths 15,210 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2194304

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

5369 Morgans Point Dr, OXFORD

$19,995,000

5369 Morgans Point Dr, OXFORD

6 Beds 9.5 Baths 24,767 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDTA2006950

Meredith Fine Properties

1604 Winchester Rd, ANNAPOLIS

$19,995,000

1604 Winchester Rd, ANNAPOLIS

7 Beds 10.5 Baths 35,435 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDAA2102408

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

7209 Arrowood Rd, BETHESDA

$18,750,000

7209 Arrowood Rd, BETHESDA

9 Beds 11.5 Baths 26,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDMC2164412

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

8199 Scottland Farm Dr, ESMONT

$18,500,000

8199 Scottland Farm Dr, ESMONT

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,924 SqFt Residential MLS® # 661974

LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES

3366 Belmont Ave, REISTERSTOWN

$18,500,000

↓ $3,500,000

3366 Belmont Ave, REISTERSTOWN

7 Beds 9.5 Baths 16,767 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDBC2121076

Compass

1175 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

$16,900,000

↓ $600,000

1175 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

4 Beds 4 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2215866

TTR Sothebys International Realty

1159 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

$15,900,000

1159 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

4 Beds 5 Baths 5,127 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2185504

TTR Sothebys International Realty

1102 Chain Bridge Rd, MCLEAN

$15,900,000

1102 Chain Bridge Rd, MCLEAN

6 Beds 8.5 Baths 16,284 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2229678

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    


Takoma Homes

Takoma rests along the northern edge of the District of Columbia. The neighborhood’s rough borders are Georgia Avenue to the west, Van Buren Street to the south, and Eastern Avenue to the east.

Housing stock in Takoma are comprised primarily of colorful bungalows and ramblers that line streets with charming names like Butternut, Aspen, and Dahlia. As you would expect, many Takoma properties feature manicured lawns, cultivated gardens, and sidewalks perfect for evening strolls.

Many Takoma homes come with driveways, but street parking (for yourself or for visitors) is relatively plentiful throughout most of the neighborhood.

Takoma is also home to several classic, garden-style condominium buildings. These include Watkins Condominiums on Cedar Street, Butternut Court Condominiums on Butternut Street, and The Tulip Condominium on Tulip Avenue.

Old Theatre Building - Takoma - Washington, DC

Takoma's History

LOCATED NEAR HEAVEN

Takoma’s roots go back to 1883, when it was one of the commuter suburbs sprouting around the borders of the District. The name comes from “takoma” (or “tacoma”), a Native American word meaning “located near heaven.”

At first, the neighborhood was seen as a safe haven from the swampy sicknesses of downtown DC. One of its most famous early residents was the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which used Takoma as the site of its world headquarters until the 1980s.

Originally, the area of Takoma stretched across the DC border into Maryland. In 1890, the Maryland portion of the neighborhood was incorporated into the state as Takoma Park. Parts of the neighborhood (on both the Maryland and DC sides) are designated as official U.S. historic districts.

Signs of Takoma’s history (aside from its rich crop of historic houses) can still be found along the neighborhood’s main streets. One of the most iconic is the old Takoma Theatre at 4th Street NW, which dates back to the 1920s.

Deer in yard - Takoma - Washington, DC

Takoma Shops - Washington, DC

SMALL-TOWN VIBES

Today, there’s an undeniable small-town vibe in Takoma. Shops and boutiques commingle with restaurants and bars and the neighborhood’s own dedicated Metro station.

Neighborhood favorites include Horace & Dickie’s (for seafood) and Republic (for craft cocktails). The Takoma Park Farmers Market continues to be a popular attraction for residents in and around the neighborhood.

Both a neighborhood association and a business association are dedicated to ensuring the future of Takoma for neighbors who’ve just arrived or for those who’ve been in the area for decades. It’s a community that embraces history, that embraces change, and that’s committed to continuing to make Takoma the District’s own little slice of heaven—or “near heaven.”

Things to Do in Takoma

Move

Hop on the Red Line or a Metrobus at the convenient Takoma Metro station. Zip up to Silver Spring on Blair Road and Georgia Avenue. Pick up a bike at a nearby Capital Bikeshare station and go for a pleasant ride.

Metro Stop - Takoma - Washington, DC

Dine

Sample delicious homemade soups at local institution Soupergirl. Treat yourself to a coffee or cocktail at Takoma Beverage Company or Republic. Tuck in to a great dinner at always-popular Mark’s Kitchen.

Republic Restaurant - Takoma - Washington, DC

Live

Swim, play ball, or let the kids romp on the playground at Takoma Community Center, Takoma Urban Park, and Lamond Recreation Center. Take advantage of several public charter schools and the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library.

Takoma Community & Aquatic Center - Washington, DC

Shop

Pick up fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods and more at the lively Takoma Park Farmers Market on Sundays. Shop cute gifts and antiques at local boutiques including Tabletop, Magic Carpet, Amano, and The Covered Market.

The Covered Market - Takoma - Washington, DC

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