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Top 13 Reasons to Live at the Willoughby in Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Capital Properties DC AB15253

Welcome to the Willoughby Condos in Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, MD. This building is loved for its amenities, location close to shops and restaurants, and well priced condo units. The Willoughby of Chevy Chase Condominium is the largest residential building in the Friendship Heights neighborhood. In fact, the Willoughby is so big that it has two addresses. You can live at 4515 Willard Avenue or 5500 Friendship Boulevard – with entrances at each side. Choose from 815 one-, two- and three-bedrooms and two sizes of studio.

There are so many reasons to live at the Willoughby Condos in Chevy Chase.  Here are the top  lucky 13:

1. The Willoughby is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 90.  You don't need a car for daily activities like shopping and dining.  It is also very bikeable with a score of 71!

2. The Willoughby is just a few blocks to the Friendship Heights Metro, making it a perfect carless location. If you are downsizing from the suburbs and you want simplicity of lifestyle and easy access to shops and restaurants without getting into a car every day, this might be the perfect place to live. 

3. There are lots of grocery stores available.  There is a Whole Foods on Willard Avenue and an Amazon Fresh in the Collection at Western and Wisconsin Avenues.  In addition, there is a small grocery store in the Willoughby, which stocks a variety of things to purchase from ice cream to wine to meats and cheeses. 

4. There are so many restaurants nearby that you probably could eat in a different one each day of the month.  There is even a restaurant right in the building - Alfio's.  Chef Lia and Clyde's are full service restaurants and there are lots of fast casual restaurants like Potbelly. 

5. The Willoughby has a 24 hour front desk and on site management.  The staff knows your name! 

6.  The Willoughby has a great rooftop pool open during the summer.  The pool has great views of the Washington skyline - and the Fourth of July fireworks. 

7. The diversity of the community at the Willoughby is incredible.  There are people from around the world who call the Willoughby home.  In addition, while the Willoughby is a great place for people who are downsizing, the Willoughby is also home to a number of families with young children.  The collection of children waiting for the school bus in the morning during the school year is truly impressive! Life at the Willoughby means you will have lots of opportunities to make new and interesting friends. 

8. Speaking of families with children, the school assignments are another great reason to live at the Willoughby.  Westbrook ES, Westland MS and Bethesda Chevy Chase HS are the assigned schools for the Willoughby.

9. The Willoughby is right next to the The Friendship Heights Village Center and Hubert Humphrey Park.  This vibrant and inviting community center offers a continuous program of coffees and current discussions, performing arts events, teas, exercise classes, book clubs, art classes and art shows, comedy evenings, field trips and so much more.

10. Proximity to shopping is a given at the Willoughby. Saks, Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Tiffany and more high end shops are just a few blocks away.  In addition, there are lots of smaller shops just waiting for you. 

11. Proximity to medical care.  There are two large buildings on Wisconsin Avenue filled with every type of doctor you want plus a minute clinic.  In addition, you are very close to Sibley Hospital and Suburban Hospital if you need a higher level of care. 

12. The Condo Fee at the Willoughby is all inclusive.  The roof top pool, gym, library, party room, front desk, heat, gas, electricity, air conditioning, water, sewer, snow removal, master insurance and exterior maintenance is all included.  While the fee is not low, it does make budgeting much easier - an appealing concept for all of us.  

13.  Prices at the Willoughby are reasonable, particularly when you consider the location, amenities and size of the units.  To see what's on the market at the Willoughby just click here to see what is listed or closed at 4515 Willard Avenue. 

Here is the link to all the condos listed or sold at 5500 Friendship, the other side of the Willoughby.   Once you have put your list together, then give us a call and we will show you those dream properties.  We are looking forward to hearing from you at 240-401-5577! 

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Lise- if anyone is considering the Willoughby in Chevy Chase, these 13 reasons should help them decide. 

Jul 27, 2024 10:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Lise... Lucky 13! And all great reasons to consider the Willoughby as a place to call home!

Jul 27, 2024 02:26 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lise Howe  great post and wow 23 good reasons to consider the Willoughby, and to reach out to you for representation, Endre

Jul 27, 2024 09:47 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The Willoughby in Chevy Chase sounds like a great place to call home and you have provided a lot of good reasons!

Jul 28, 2024 05:52 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lise,

I love all the reasons you listed why living in  The Willoughby in Chevy Chase is a great place to live!

Jul 28, 2024 06:30 AM