No Matter How You Say It, Call Glover Park Home

Nestled just North-West of Georgetown and West of Observatory Circle is a quaint neighborhood called Glover Park. Home to the US Navy Observatory, the Vice-Presidential Mansion, and several embassies, Glover Park is a tight-knit residential community and a "destination" for those in search of vibrant nightlife options. Over the years, the neighborhood has continued to attract new residents - even though they may not know how to pronounce the name. Named after a 19th century philanthropist Charles Glover (which rhymes with "cover,") a strong contingent of residents and outsiders say it to rhyme with "clover."

Regardless of the name debate, a couple of years ago, the neighborhood's popularity spread like wildfire and quickly became home to many young professionals. Many of these new residents (also known as "DINK's"- double-income-no-kids) were in search of some good places to blow off steam and a wide variety of trendy eateries as well. Catering to this need were various new and hip restaurants and nightclubs, many of which featured shuffleboard and pool tables to break up the monotony and keep things interesting.

However, Glover Park has always been known to cater to residents of all ages. The popularity of Glover Park really stems from the surrounding parks, which are so appealing to many residents. The community has a very green, suburban feel - with smaller residential streets and a number of shady trees. Many residents enjoy that this community is surprisingly quiet, especially considering its close proximity to the rest of the city. There is Farmer's Market and a Whole Foods in town, plus a hardware store that is a member of "A Few Cool Hardware Stores" co-operative that offers residents nearby options for home repair supplies.


Housing in Glover Park is a mix of apartment buildings and porch-front row houses built in the 1930s, and housing is actually very affordable. The neighborhood's elementary school, Benjamin Stoddert Elementary, is one of the most highly-rated schools in the District; its athletic field is home to the Glover Park Co-ed Softball League, and DC Stoddert Soccer. Even though Glover Park does not have a Metro station, several bus routes run through the area and provide access to Georgetown, DuPont and downtown, as well as several subway stations.

There are lots of good reasons you should consider moving to Glover Park:

• It's fun. There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance. Need more shopping or food options? Georgetown is only a short distance away. (See our blog Restaurant Week, Part II: Eating Your Way through DC Neighborhoods to get the "flavor" of the area.)
• It's convenient - just minutes from National Airport, subway, and train stations.
• It's beautiful. Situated along Glover-Archibald Park, it has its own Public Garden
• It's historic. You are within walking distance of Georgetown University, and many of the Foreign Embassies.
• It's timely. Every morning and evening, the naval observatory has the sounding of colors in synchronization with the national Master Clock.
• It has many housing choices, which include row houses, condos, and apartments.

No matter how you say it, you can call Glover Park "home." If you're ready to make the move to this wonderfully quaint neighborhood, call Rachel Valentino, DC's "Best Real Estate Agent", as voted by Washington City Paper, for a no-pressure consultation. Rachel is on top of DC's real estate scene and active in all avenues of the market - including private residences, new construction, the luxury market, and the condo and co-op community.