HT Facts
Some Facts about our Neighborhood
Huntington Terrace is a lovely community within a community. Residents pay a premium to live in Huntington Terrace’s location, which is close-in to downtown Washington DC and closer still to the heart of Bethesda. Not only is downtown Bethesda only five minutes away by car, but sidewalks and pathways also lead neighbors to walk and bike into downtown Bethesda to shop and dine in the many great restaurants. Throughout the year, Bethesda hosts lots of events and activities for citizens of all ages.
The Huntington Terrace neighborhood is tucked conveniently behind Suburban Hospital with boundaries of Old Georgetown Road, Greentree Road, Roosevelt Street and Garfield Street. Our neighborhood is served by Bradley Hills Elementary School, Pyle Middle School and Walt Whitman High School, judged to be some of the best schools in the country.
The neighborhood has about 300 homes, most of them built 45 to 60 years ago. Several newer homes have recently been built, adding to the trend of renovating and expanding existing homes. There is a broad spectrum of ages and incomes in the community, ranging from young families to retired senior citizens. We estimate that about 25%of the residents rent their homes. The National Institutes of Health, the Bethesda Naval Hospital and Research Facility, the Uniformed Services University Medical School and the Medical Center Metro Station are all within walking distance.
For nearly 20 years, the Association has sponsored numerous events each year. The annual July 4th celebration, featuring a parade of decorated bicycles, tricycles, wagons and carriages, is led by the Huntington Terrace Symphony. The parade is followed by pizza and desserts, piñatas and games at Bradley Hills Elementary School. Another tradition is the Halloween parade and festivities held each year. Community yard sales and block parties have also recently been added as annual neighborhood events that give neighbors opportunities to meet and mingle.
