Most Expensive Zip Codes: 20815, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Mar 26th 2008 at 1:02PM

For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most expensive zip codes in the United States, up today, 20815. This zip code is in Chevy Chase, Maryland has a median price of $2,020,000 and an appreciation rate of 253% since 1990. This residential Maryland suburb offers easy access to Washington D.C. and is home to a variety of traditional homes.

Today's home, Wirelawn was first purchased from the Chevy Chase Land Company in 1905. It's full of political history, Harry Truman's presidential inaugural ball was held here and the home, which is now a private residence, once served as an embassy. The ten-bedoom home has a grand foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, music room (with a beautiful Egyptian-themed mural), family room and ballroom. The first floor is also home to the sunroom, kitchen, butler's pantry and mudroom. The upper levels are home to the bedrooms including the master suite with his and hers baths and dressing area, bedroom suites with sitting rooms, and staff quarters. There is also a temperature-controlled wine cellar and a gentleman's study. The 1.36 acre property includes a covered veranda off the ballroom, large heated pool and spa, three-car garage, gazebo and pool house, tented terrace and deck, a circular drive, motor court and a lawn large enough to accommodate football and soccer games, or a tennis court. This home is listed at $6.9 million.

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C.K. Dexter-Haven Mar 26th 2008 10:45PM

This house has always been a favorite of mine. About ten years ago it was on the market, but I don't recall the price. I have been a guest there socially a time or two. It really is great. It is within spittin' distance of the Chevy Chase Club.

The one drawback is that it is on a very, very heavily traveled road that is a communter cut-thru between Wisconsin Ave and Conn Ave. It can get mighty loud as a result.

But as houses go in that area, this is one of the absolute best.