Although Chevy Chase View was not incorporated until 1993, it has been a special taxing area since 1924. The town’s actual origin dates back even further than that—to 1910 when the plat was recorded on April 18. The community had been designed by real estate developer Claud Livingstone and conveyed to investors Harry E. Smith and John L. Whitmore in the previous year.
Today, the town comprises over 300 homes, a few places of worship, and a community pool. Located in the Washington suburbs between Kensington to the north and Chevy Chase to the south, it is known for its large yards, gardens and trees, and the wide architectural variety and appeal of its homes. The main street, Summit Avenue, still maintains the rustic atmosphere of a country lane while just a stone’s throw from the Capital Beltway.
