PK3 through 5th grade
Shepherd Elementary School
The in-boundary DCPS elementary school for Colonial Village. Confirm assignments with My School DC.
Learn moreColonial Village, a neighborhood guide
Colonial Village is a leafy, largely residential enclave in the northern tip of Northwest Washington, DC (20012), bounded by the Maryland line, 16th Street NW, Holly Street, and Rock Creek Park. For the buyer at 1667 Primrose Rd NW, it means big trees, winding streets, and the city within reach.
ZIP code
20012
Founded
1931
Western edge
Rock Creek Park
Community area
Shepherd Park
A The backstory
Built to echo another century
Development of Colonial Village began in 1931 with roughly 80 original residences, built as deliberate reproductions of colonial-era buildings, including homes modeled on George Washington's boyhood home and the Moore House of Yorktown fame. The land had earlier been part of the 145-acre Fenwick plantation.
The neighborhood grew alongside the rise of Rock Creek Park, and today its winding, tree-lined streets and brick and frame houses give the area a quiet, established character that is rare this close to downtown. The Washington Post has described the enclave as one that lives up to its name.
B Location & commute
City access, village pace
How the house sits in the map of Northwest DC, and how you will get around.
Rock Creek Park
Beach Drive and the park run along the neighborhood's western and southern edges, so trails, open space, and weekend escapes are effectively next door.
16th Street NW
The corridor forms the neighborhood's eastern boundary and runs straight south toward the center of the city, while Beach Drive handles north-south trips through the park.
Takoma & Silver Spring
Downtown Silver Spring's shops, theaters, and dining are walkable from parts of the neighborhood, and the Red Line's Takoma and Silver Spring stations are a short drive away.
C Schools
The DCPS feeder chain
School assignments change, so always confirm a specific address with the official My School DC boundary tool.
6th through 8th grade
Deal Middle School
Shepherd Elementary's DCPS feeder pattern continues to Deal Middle School.
Learn more9th through 12th grade
Jackson-Reed High School
The DCPS boundary high school for this part of Ward 4 (formerly Wilson High School).
Learn moreD Around the corner
Coffee, dinner, and errands
Real neighborhood favorites in Takoma and Takoma Park, all within a short drive (or a pleasant walk) of the house.
Coffee roastery
Lost Sock Roasters
6833 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Cafe & market
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cafe & bar
Koma Cafe
8006 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Mexican restaurant & bar
Cielo Rojo
7211 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Neighborhood tavern
Takoma Station Tavern
6914 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Ethiopian restaurant & lounge
IBEX Ethiopian Restaurant
6846 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Eatery
Takoma Eats
6120 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Local shopping
Takoma Park Shopping Center
6875 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
E The numbers around the block
Area at a glance
A quick read on convenience, outdoors, dining, and schools in the local area.
Convenience
A very convenient area. Daily errands and most major services sit within 1 mile, including a pharmacy, coffee, cleaners, medical care, and a movie theater.
Outdoors
- 0.5 mi Dog park at Fancy That
- 0.7 mi Park at Our Kids Room
- 1.7 mi Rock Creek Park Golf Course
- 4.7 mi Hiking at Meridian Hill Park
- Within range Several golf courses
Eats
About 185 restaurants nearby, roughly 163 moderately priced, with an above-average variety of cuisines: American, International, Fast Food, Bars, Seafood, Asian, Chinese, Mexican, Cafes/Coffee/Tea, and other.
Schools
Assigned schools are Shepherd (PK-5), Deal Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School, and they are rated above average for the area. About 79 private and 40 charter schools sit within 5 miles.
Information from third-party sources; accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Thinking about selling in Colonial Village?
As a Shepherd Park Realtor, Marc knows the streets, the park entrances, and the morning coffee lines. 1667 Primrose Road has sold, and he can tell you what your own home could be worth.
