Constructed between 1964-1967, Oak Spring features 84 single-family homes designed by architects Deigert and Yerkes and built by Miller and Smith Associates. 

Why Oak Spring Is Significant

Oak Spring reflects an important period of suburban growth in the Washington, D.C. region, when new ideas about architecture and community design began to take shape.

The homes embody a blend of mid-century modern and contemporary design principles adapted for suburban living, including:

• Efficient, well-planned layouts

• Strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces

• Careful placement within the natural landscape

A Distinctive Community

As Miller & Smith’s first development effort, Oak Spring was intentionally designed to stand apart from typical neighborhoods of the time. Its combination of architectural design, site planning, and neighborhood cohesion creates a distinctive sense of place that continues to define the community today.

Why It Matters Now

Oak Spring represents both the architectural vision of the mid-century modern era and a broader shift in how suburban communities were planned and built. Recognizing the neighborhood as a historic district is one way to acknowledge and celebrate this shared history while supporting its continued appreciation over time.