American University Park (AU Park DC) is a popular Northwest neighborhood of approximately 2,700 single family homes bounded by Nebraska Avenue to the South, Western to the North, Massachusetts to the West and Wisconsin to the East. Prior to the 1920s several farms dotted the area and most of the land was owned by the Methodist Church which built some wood frame homes for their clergy. In the twenties, WC and AN Miller began to develop the area, building closely spaced brick homes with front porches or stoops, and often without driveways.

Notable residents of AU Park DC include American University, Georgetown Day School, the Chancery of the Embassy of Japan, and Fort Bayard, one of the ring of Civil War forts defending the City from Confederate forces. A popular feature of AU Park DC is Turtle Park with swings and slides, sandboxes, a baseball diamond and tennis courts. Several generations of Washingtonians have favored AU Park DC. Its tree-lined streets give it a gracious feel and its proximity to Tenley Metro make it extremely convenient. Many of these homes have been renovated and updated in the last fifteen years, a number with two story additions in the rear, adding a full kitchen and family room with a master suite on the second level.

Twelve homes changed hands during June 2008 in American University Park. They ranged from a 3BR/1BA home at 4431 Fessenden which was listed at $659,000 and sold for $645,000 after 36 days on the market to a 5BR/3.5BA house at 4316 Garrison originally listed for over a million which sold for $940,000 in 90 days. AU Park properties continued to move quickly with 9 homes going under contract in 8 or fewer days and 1 in just under 3 weeks. 4413 Fessenden (3BR/2BA) sold at its list price of $669,900 in a day. No condos or coops In AU Park settled in June. Good buys are always possible, particularly if you have a local market expert to help you. Alix Myerson and Aelita Brolis are experienced real estate professionals with nearly eighteen years experience between them, overseeing more than $100,000,000 of real estate transactions. For true local and knowledgeable service in the AU Park DC real estate market, call Alix at 202-361-5798 or Aelita at 703-201-0322.