Chevy Chase is almost entirely residential. It has no commercial or industrial areas other than the retail and office development at Friendship Heights. Large older homes, many built around the turn of the century, oaks and cherry trees lining quiet curving streets, spacious yards, country clubs and churches typify old Chevy Chase. The Village has its own aura. Its wide tree lined streets and homes built around the turn of the century in the heart of the village, lend a feeling a stability and tranquility.
Architectural styles vary and there is a wide range of values.
There is a good population mix of older and younger residents. Chevy Chase Village has a Village Council where residents can voice their concerns. The Chevy Chase Post Office is a landmark which also houses the Chevy Chase Village Police Department. Large turn of the century houses ranged between the high seven hundreds to over 1.5 million. Center hall colonials of slightly later vintage ran from the four hundred thousands to the high six hundreds, depending on size and improvements.