Experience the best of both worlds—a distinctive Glen Echo home bordering National Park Service land along the C&O Canal, with an approximately 20-minute drive to downtown Washington, including Farragut Square and the Kennedy Center. This expanded Victorian-inspired Cape combines historic charm with exceptional flexibility, offering five bedrooms, four baths, a separate entrance to a lower level In-law suite, beautifully preserved architectural details, and extensive renovations designed for modern living. Originally built in 1910, thoughtfully expanded in 1980, and extensively renovated—including a complete exterior renovation in 2022—this home sits on a 5,224 sq. ft. lot with views overlooking the C&O Canal. Exterior improvements include a welcoming front porch with a painted sunburst motif, an expansive wraparound deck, Hardie Plank siding, an architectural shingle roof, skylights, triple-pane windows, and a storage shed. Architectural highlights include a gracious living room with a fireplace, walk-in bay window, and 9-foot ceilings, a distinctive octagonal dining room, and a spacious family room opening to the chef’s kitchen with Blue Pearl granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, custom built-ins, and a second fireplace. Two sun-filled bedrooms on the main level, each with large windows, provide exceptional work-from-home flexibility. Positioned side by side, they are ideal as private home offices, executive workspaces, dens, libraries, or guest rooms. Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk-in closet and dual-sink bath, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Original maple floors, crown moldings, and window trim beautifully preserve the home’s historic character. A truly special feature is the approximately 1,400 sq. ft. walk-out lower level, which functions as a separate, private apartment or flexible living space with its own entrance and lockable separation from the main home. Complete with living and sleeping areas, a galley kitchen, bay-window dining nook, abundant storage, and canal views, it is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair, a private studio, or additional office space. Enjoy seasonal river views, immediate access to Glen Echo Park, the C&O Canal, hiking and biking trails, and a welcoming small-town community where neighbors gather for holiday celebrations and local events. Located in the highly sought-after Bannockburn, Pyle, and Whitman school cluster, this exceptional home offers a rare combination of historic character, flexible living, natural beauty, and everyday convenience—an outstanding value in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Glen Echo is located in Maryland. Glen Echo, Maryland 20812has a population of 291. Glen Echo 20812 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 45.95% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 37.16%.
The median household income in Glen Echo, Maryland 20812 is $131,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $117,345 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Glen Echo 20812 is 48.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 26.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.7 inches per year, with 13.7 inches of snow per year.
