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Burleith Neighborhood

Burleith is a 535 residence urban village, snuggled between Georgetown and Glover Park. A place where trees and people grow.

Lounge in Ellington’s big green chair. Let the furry and kids off-leash at Guy Mason Rec Center. Bring a basket to the annual summer picnic. See the leaves frame your home in vivid autumn colors.Gulp a mug at the annual gløgg party. Marvel over autumn leaf colors. Shop the farmer’s and flea markets. Kick back on the porch with an iced tea and share sage advice with passersby. Throw a deck party. Plant bulbs. Get into the neighborhood spirit with holiday yard displays. Fly a kite. Watch your Burleith equity grow in this rapidly changing neighborhood.

Burleith neighborhood

Burleith is characterized by its residential tranquility and proximity to urban amenities. Composed of detached homes, row houses and townhomes, Burleith offers a mix of architectural styles that contribute to its distinctive character. The neighborhood’s appeal lies in its peaceful atmosphere while still being in close proximity to Georgetown and other bustling areas. The real estate market in Burleith has seen increased demand due to its family-friendly environment, well-maintained streets, and easy access to parks and schools. The housing options range from historic properties with classic charm to modern renovations. As a result, the real estate landscape in Burleith reflects a balance between the neighborhood’s historic roots and the desire for contemporary living, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a harmonious blend of residential comfort and urban convenience.

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Why We Love It

  • Classy but unpretentious
  • Excellent location
  • Trees
  • Desirable schools
  • Rapidly growing in value

Nearby

  • Georgetown
  • Cleveland Park
  • Glover Park
  • Woodley Park

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Burleith History

“Alliance”

Henry Threlkeld was an early settler who bought “Alliance,” an estate of 1,000 acres bordering on the Potomac River. A portion of this tract came to be known as Berlieth (now ‘Burleith’). Threlkeld’s son John, was mayor of Georgetown in 1793. In 1822 he put an 11.5 acre parcel of land to his daughter Jane in a trust administered by his son-in-law John Cox. Cox also served as mayor of Georgetown from 1823 to 1845. He built “The Cedars,” a mansion on the site now occupied by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Cox’s grand estate home was consumed by fire in 1847 but was rebuilt by his son Richard, an apparent southern sympathizer who lost use of the home during the Civil War. It was confiscated by the government and used as the Home for Destitute Colored Women and Children. In 1866, the mansion was returned to Cox when the Home for the Destitute relocated. Misses Earles’ Seminary, an academy for girls subsequently took ownership and in 1892, Western High School was built on the site of the seminary. The area where the school and parts of today’s Burleith are located was known as “Cox’s Woods.”

Dickens On Burleith

Burleith was built on elevated ground, so its temperatures were slightly cooler than those in most areas of the city. Charles Dickens put it this way in 1842: “The heights of this neighborhood, above the Potomac River, are very picturesque; and are free, I should conceive, from some of the insalubrities of Washington. The air, at that elevation, was quite cool and refreshing, when in the city it was burning hot.” Developer Frederick W. Huidekoper purchased the Burleith tract in 1886, erected a few buildings, kept most of the land intact and subdivided it. Huidekoper is said to have filled the “lake” at the intersection of what is now 37th and S Streets with 3,200,000 cubic yards of dirt because of the amount of water that poured down the ravine near T Street when it rained. The work was completed before Huidekoper sold the subdivision to Shannon & Luchs.

The Great Burleith Fire

Shannon & Luchs built approximately 450 homes in Burleith between 1923 and 1928. Most offered six rooms. Their architectural style is primarily ‘American Colonial’ utilizing brick in a variety of colors, accented by stone, wood, and plaster. Machine-made trimmings and moldings could be ordered from a catalogue. The price of the Burleith homes ranged from $8,950. to $13,500. and tempted buyers with features and finishes typically found in higher-end residences. These included hot water heat, ‘real’ floors and plaster. An additional block of new homes in Burleith was added in 1928, by Cooley Brothers. They built Tudor-style row houses on the north side of T Street between 38th and 39th. Few homes had been occupied when “the Great Burleith Fire” destroyed seven of the new homes on 37th Street. Efforts to put out the fire were hampered by the subdivision’s own construction on S and T Streets, which blocked fire extinguishing equipment.

Buyer Of Moderate Means

Shannon & Luchs decided in 1923 to develop housing for “the buyer of moderate means, but of more than ordinary good taste.” Their 1926 promotional brochure touted the “ideal location” of Burleith as “adjacent to historic old Georgetown,” and proximity to “two great educational institutions: Georgetown University and the Convent of the Visitation” as well as “the magnificent estate of the Archibald family.” The publication also promoted “tracts recently purchased by the U.S. Government for purposes of forming a connecting link between Glover-Archbold Parkway and the Rock Creek Park system.” (Whitehaven Parkway, the three-block northern boundary of Burleith, was never built through, although sections of Whitehaven are found between Macarthur Blvd. and Foxhall Road, and near the British Embassy on Massachusetts Ave.).

Additional Sources: burleith.org/burleith-history; Wikipedia

Burleith Schools

STODDERT ELEMENTARY

Public • Grades PK-5

HARDY

Public • Grades 6-8

ELLINGTON ARTS

Public Magnet • Grades 9-12

For a full, updated list of schools, visit EBIS. Click the cap to go to school website. School data by SchoolDigger

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