Bethesda, MD

Update for 1/20/2012… At last. A new listing. One went under contract last week and there were no price reductions.

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 16 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines, I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4411 Maple Avenue, $699,000
Lovely center-hall Colonial with 3-4 bedroms and 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen, fresh paint, & pretty wooden floors. First floor family room with powder room. 2nd floor offers 3BR and 1FB. Finished walk-out basement with new full bath (2009), ample built-in shelving and plenty of space for a rec room or 4th bedroom. Brick patio out back. 1/2 a block to the neighborhood park. Full disclosure… it’s my listing, and I love it! Click here for more photos. Days on Market: 0

4624 Windsor Lane, $675,000
Back on the market. 2 BR/2FB cape/bungalow. Walk to NIH metro. Built in 1938. Updated kitchen. The price is ambitious for only 2BR. Lot measures 6,371 s.f. 1-car garage. For sale by owner. Recent $20K price drop. Days on Market: 112

4301 Rosedale Avenue, $1,865,000
New property to be built by Miller Development on a 10,605 s.f lot. Touts upscale finishes, designer kitchen, energy efficient systems, hand cut stonework, and wide plank floors. 5BR/4.5BA. Recent and rather unusual $70K price increase (they’ve recently started construction, and I’m guessing there are some add-ons). Days on Market: 212

7903 Kentucky Avenue, $1,300,000 range
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Due to deliver sometime in the summer of 2012. Built by Douglas Construction. The lot is on the small side at 5,250 s.f., but you’re a short 2-block walk to the park, a 1-block walk to BCC high school, and 12 minutes to metro. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

4527 & 4508 Maple Avenue, $1,525,000
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Both in various phases of construction. Both built by Douglas Construction. They put out a good, solid house. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

4319 Rosedale Avenue, $1,575,000
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Still time for customization Also by Douglas Construction. Sits on a larger lot… 9,000+ s.f. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

Lastly, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Live at last, and we're finally throwing ourselves into the well-deserved weekend (until Sunday, that is). Come see:

Or for a few pictures:

January 6 update: No new listings, no price drops, and 1 house went under contract (one of the townhouses - making this the first time in over a year that none are for sale within East Bethesda). Another house went directly from "on the market" to "sold"... no warning of a contract, so that one is gone, too. With only 4 homes advertised on the MLS, East Bethesda inventory is sorely lacking.

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I'll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what's new, what's gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top... if it's not current, neither is this information!). I've lived in East Bethesda for over 16 years. I've sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 years. It's a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines, I've taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling... or not. I hope you'll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4710 Jones Bridge Rd., $575,000
This one is a puzzle. Expanded brick cape on a very busy corner (Jones Bridge and Wisconsin Avenue just across from NIH and the BRAC expansion). Back when it was a rental it used to sport a "Fortunes Told" sign, much to the chagrin of the neighbors. The MLS listing has it with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, though there are plenty of additional rooms and plumbing... makes me wonder if some of the work wasn't officially permitted? The walls have been painted but the floors are a mess. Needs a lot of work for the price. Days on Market: 25

8613 Brandt Place, $1,099,000
Nice arts and crafts home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Rental unit in basement- tenants willing to extend lease. Big kitchen/family room with cathedral ceilings. Large deck off of family room. 2-car garage. Easy walk to NIH and metro. Days on Market: 36

4624 Windsor Lane, $695,000
Back on the market. 2 BR/2FB cape/bungalow. Walk to NIH metro. Built in 1938. Updated kitchen. The price is ambitious for only 2BR. Lot measures 6,371 s.f. 1-car garage. For sale by owner. Days on Market: 91

4301 Rosedale Avenue, $1,865,000
New property to be built by Miller Development on a 10,605 s.f lot. Touts upscale finishes, designer kitchen, energy efficient systems, hand cut stonework, and wide plank floors. 5BR/4.5BA. Recent and rather unusual $70K price increase (they've recently started construction, and I'm guessing there are some add-ons). Days on Market: 198

7903 Kentucky Avenue, $1,300,000 range
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Due to deliver sometime in the summer of 2012. Built by Douglas Construction. The lot is on the small side at 5,250 s.f., but you're a short 2-block walk to the park, a 1-block walk to BCC high school, and 12 minutes to metro. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

4527 & 4508 Maple Avenue, $1,525,000
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Both in various phases of construction. Both built by Douglas Construction. They put out a good, solid house. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

4319 Rosedale Avenue, $1,575,000
6 bedrooms/5.5 baths. 4 levels. Still time for customization Also by Douglas Construction. Sits on a larger lot... 9,000+ s.f. Not yet on the MLS. Days on Market: unavailable

If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I'd be happy to arrange a tour.

Lastly, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Happy holidays, East Bethesda. It’s time for the annual wrap up. 2011 numbers have held steady from 2010, inching up a modest 0.6%. This isn’t a bad thing. Prices rose by 6.3% in 2010 – the first increase in 3 years. Given the continuing turmoil in the rest of the country, the plateau is a welcome relief.

The 2011 average sales price in East Bethesda was $903,951, with a total of 44 transactions. That’s a 7% increase in volume over 2010 when we had 41 sales averaging $898,224.

Mortgage rates are hovering just under 4% for a 30-year fixed rate (up to $729K). How low can they go? Now is the time to buy or refinance.

Inventory is low. There are currently 5 active listings in the neighborhood ranging from $575,000 - $1,865,000 (3 listings are over $1-million & 2 under). Now is a good time to sell. Three of my four East Bethesda listings this last year received multiple bids and sold for more than the asking price. Price it right, spiff it up, and it should sell quickly.

The graph below is full of statistics about the East Bethesda market place.

If you would like to learn more about the individual properties that sold, please contact me and I'll happily send you some detailed information.

If a move is in your future, I would be very happy to help you learn more about our local market and/or provide you with a complementary home evaluation and price analysis. I've lived in East Bethesda for over 15 years. Give me a call!

To read more about East Bethesda: Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda or East Bethesda School Guide