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Bethesda
Bethesda (zips 20814, 20816 and 20817) is largely confined inside the Beltway and the I-270 spur. Cabin John and Glen Echo (20818 and 20812) are small communities south of Bethesda along the Potomac River. Most homes in Bethesda, Cabin John and Glen Echo are assigned to the Walter Johnson, Bethesda Chevy-Chase and Whitman public school clusters. Some neighborhoods outside of the Beltway are assigned to the Churchill Cluster. Always verify a home’s school assignment at MCPS.
Bethesda Home Prices
What can you buy in the Bethesda? Here’s a quick summary of available inventory by price range and type of home. Scroll down to see a list of all homes available in this area.
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Bethesda Homes for Sale
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(all data current as of
2/4/2012)
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$589,000 : 6004 Henning St, Bethesda4 beds, 2 full baths
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$479,900 : 5238 Pooks Hill Rd #D-22, Bethesda3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,099,999 : 5630 Newington Rd, Bethesda5 beds, 5 full baths
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$899,000 : 4701 Fort Sumner Dr, Bethesda4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$475,000 : 4940 Sentinel Dr #4-201, Bethesda2 beds, 2 full baths
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$475,000 : 12 Mckay Cir #0, Cabin John3 beds, 1 full bath
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$319,000 : 5003 Sentinel Dr #22, Bethesda2 beds, 1 full bath
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$1,829,000 : 4838 Montgomery Ln, Bethesda3 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$880,000 : 6708 Pawtucket Rd, Bethesda4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$210,000 : 5225 Pooks Hill Rd #927 N, Bethesda1 bed, 1 full bath
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Distress Sales in Bethesda
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$239,000 : 5101 River Rd #1409, Bethesda1 bed, 1 full bath
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$159,900 : 7501 Democracy Blvd ##B115, Bethesda1 bed, 1 full bath
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$599,328 : 6424 Earlham Dr, Bethesda4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$275,000 : 4801 Fairmont Ave #311, Bethesda1 bed, 1 full bath
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$165,000 : 7517 Spring Lake Dr #C-2-75, Bethesda1 bed, 1 full bath
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$1,345,000 : 7316 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda6 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
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$650,000 : 9706 Parkwood Dr, Bethesda5 beds, 3 full baths
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$875,000 : 5225 Pooks Hill Rd #1810-12s, Bethesda3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$339,000 : 30 Dudley Ct #16, Bethesda2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$159,000 : 7505 Democracy Blvd #A212, Bethesda0 beds, 1 full bath
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Signs of Recovery for Luxury Homes in Montgomery County?
January 19th, 2011 Categories: Bethesda, Luxury Homes, Market Updates, Potomac
Sales of upper bracket homes have suffered over the last couple of years, yet 2010′s numbers show signs of a turnaround. Is this the beginning of a recovery for this segment of the market, or are we seeing a dead cat bounce (apologies to cat lovers)? Let’s take a look.
Most Expensive Sales in 2009 and 2010
Before we dig into the numbers, let’s look at the five most expensive sales in 2009 and 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
The State of Our $2M+ Real Estate Market
September 15th, 2010 Categories: Bethesda, Luxury Homes, Market Updates, Potomac
Even in today’s market, you’ll see sprawling new estates sprout up along River Road in Potomac. A few of our clients heard that the upper end of the market was really strong, and others heard it was really soft. So who’s right? Let’s take a look at the stats.
Sales History Since 2005
Our market peaked in 2005/2006, so I went back to 2005 to summarize all sales for homes listed $2M or higher:

The sales stats show the demand for $2M+ homes has steadily declined since 2006. I noted the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy since it heralded the beginning of the current Great Recession. Still, credit for high-end properties tightened-up many months before that. My own personal benchmark was a very tough $1M closing in March of 2008. The buyer got what could have been the last jumbo loan with 5% down offered by Bank of America.
Taking a look at annual sales better shows this trend:

Location of 2M+ Sales
It’s no surprise that most of these home sales were located in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac. What may be a little surprising is that practically all sales in Montgomery County occurred here – 98%.

Days to Sell
Let’s look at one more metric: time required to sell. Compared to other price ranges, the most expensive homes have always taken longer to sell. Since 2006, the average number of days to sell has gone up every year.

As home prices have come down, home buyers in this price segment can get a lot more house for the money. Still, these trends tell us that downward pricing pressure is still very strong. Contact us and we can help guide your home search in this market segment of Montgomery County.
Bethesda Contracts in 2010
June 14th, 2010 Categories: Bethesda
The overall contract activity in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Kensington is 15% higher than 2009. Compared to other areas, this increase may seem tepid. Don’t be fooled – the market here is very healthy and has weathered the recent boom-and-bust years better than any other area in Montgomery County. Foreclosures and short sales continue to be rare keeping home prices stable.

Contact us for information about the market in Bethesda and see these stats for other areas in Montgomery County.
Home Tour in Bethesda
December 2nd, 2009 Categories: Bethesda
What can you get for $1 million dollars in Bethesda? How much would one pay for a nice, new construction in Bethesda? OK, how about something cheap. What will $700,000 buy?

These are common questions that we get from home buyers interested in a great Bethesda location. With this in mind, I toured three homes that answer these basic questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Bethesda and Chevy Chase Pricing Trends
August 9th, 2009 Categories: Bethesda
Bethesda continues to prove it’s a rock solid real estate market in Montgomery County. Compared to the previous six months in 2008, home prices have been pretty consistent in all price segments. Transaction volume for only the priciest homes have been lower this year. Overall, the number of contracts are up 11%. Here’s a breakdown of the contracts by price range: Read the rest of this entry »
Bethesda Beauty
July 29th, 2009 Categories: Bethesda
Home buyers love Bethesda. Homes here are minutes to D.C., the Beltway, employment centers and a restaurant mecca. The challenge is finding an affordable home on a spacious lot. This home has it all. Priced well under $700,000, a buyer can make updates needed to really make it sparkle.
Bethesda Market Update
June 28th, 2009 Categories: Bethesda
The overall real estate market for homes in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Kensington is healthy in most price ranges. Read the rest of this entry »
Snapshot of Million Dollar Homes in Montgomery County
January 21st, 2009 Categories: Bethesda, Luxury Homes, Potomac
Amidst declining home values in Montgomery County, we still have a healthy market for homes in the upper brackets. In 2008, 770 homes priced $950,000 or more sold for a total of $1.1 billion (with a ‘B’). For all price ranges, about 8,500 homes sold for a total of $4.27 billion. So even though 770 homes represents only about 9% of the number of homes sold, this was over 25% of the total sales volume for the year.
Over 80% of all homes in this price range sold in Bethesda, Potomac and Chevy Chase. Of these areas, Chevy Chase has the Read the rest of this entry »
Chasing turkeys in Bethesda – a great Thanksgiving tradition
November 26th, 2008 Categories: Bethesda, Things to Do
In Bethesda’s earliest days in the 1800s, the swiftest Bethesdians would leave their homes before dawn on Thanksgiving day, enter the ancient and remote forests of Rockville and search for the largest and fiercest turkeys of the woodlands. Once found, the runners would surround and chase the birds through down-town Bethesda. Much like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, the entire town would come out to run with the noble birds on a 6 mile loop through town. After the turkeys escaped back into the forest, residents would hitch-up their German-engineered wagons and drive to Read the rest of this entry »
The spigot may be closing for Bethesda new construction
November 3rd, 2008 Categories: Bethesda
I’ve recently been working with a couple clients interested in new construction “infill” homes in Bethesda. We’ve seen quite a few homes, but notice fewer homes are coming to the market. This is an interesting segment of our market in which older homes have been demolished and replaced with new construction. The average quality of these homes is very good with extensive use of hardwood flooring, fantastic kitchens, custom mouldings and premium bathroom amenities. Add a great ‘close-in’ location, and you have product that area home buyers love. A few trends are working to reduce the introduction of new homes Read the rest of this entry »



























