20817: West Bethesda, MD

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The Realty Institute Index

The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).

Current index:

56

Market characteristics:

Balanced market

What this means:

This area is experiencing a balanced market, with a healthy equilibrium between buyers and sellers.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

176

New contracts/mo:

59

Days inventory: (wt avg)

89


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$1,011,663

vs. Year ago home price:
$1,023,400



321 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Bethesda listed by local realtors, agents, and real estate brokerages within each home price range and type. Click on the matrix to view these real estate listings.

$0-$250k

Detached

Townhouses

10

Condos

$250k-$400k

Detached

Townhouses

27

Condos

$400k-$600k

12

Detached

14

Townhouses

2

Condos

$600k-$800k

56

Detached

2

Townhouses

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

49

Detached

3

Townhouses

Condos

$1.2mm+

146

Detached

Townhouses

Condos


Facts about Bethesda

Total Population:

34,910

Ages 0-14(%):

20.08%

Female(%):

52.21%

Ages 15-24(%):

9.36%

Male(%):

47.79%

Ages 25-44(%):

21.24%

Median Hshld Income:

$128,609

Ages 45-54(%):

18.69%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.71

Ages 55plus(%):

30.62%

Avg Hshld Income:

$196,598

HS Diploma(%):

4.37%

Owner Occp(%):

88.32%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

20.58%

Tenant Occp(%):

11.68%

Professional Degree(%):

34.97%


Information and links for Bethesda

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

Bethesda rated #4 on list of US cities with highest median holdhold income

There is much to see and do in Bethesda

Not only does Bethesda boast more restaurants per capita than just about anywhere, but Bethesda also has entertainment, shopping, and so much more.

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

A Purple Line from Bethesda to New Carrolton?

Momentum seems to be quickly gathering behind some type of transportation link between Montgomery and Prince George’s County.

County Council approves Seven Locks compromise

The Montgomery County Council decided to modernize Bells Mill Elementary by July 2009, a year earlier than planned and larger than envisioned, and to modernize Seven Locks Elementary by December 2011.

Rockville Town Center Development Continues to Move Forward

Construction continues on the Rockville Town Center, located at the corner of Rockville Pike and Beall Avenue. Throughout the area, such towncenters have added excitement to the local area. We predict that this will be the case in Rockville as well. Initial elements will open in late 2006 with the grand opening to occur in 2007.

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more

Montgomery County's Resources

Check out links to all that Montgomery County Government has to offer.


Other Bethesda links

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more

Montgomery County's Resources

Play Montgomery - on-line guide to parks, recreation, and entertainment in Montgomery County, Maryland

Things to see and do in Montgomery County - helpful county links

Montgomery County Parks and Planning

All about Montgomery County, Maryland - Comprehensive resource guide

Montgomery County Public Schools web site

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

A Maryland State guide to attractions throughout the state

A guide to outdoor activities in Maryland

The Potomac Area Newcomers Club

The Tech Council of Maryland

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

Calendar of events throughout the state of Maryland

The State of Maryland's guide to local Farmer's Markets

Washington Parent Magazine website

The Bethesda Theatre

Adventure Theatre - Children's Theatre Productions

Montgomery College

Locust Grove Nature Center at Cabin John Regional Park

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce

Maryland Metro Transit Authority - bus and train routes, schedules and information

Farmers Markets in Maryland

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Lists of tourist attractions in Maryland


Zip codes near Bethesda

20814: Bethesda (Downtown), MD

20816: South Bethesda, MD

20818: Cabin John/Bethesda, MD

20852: North Bethesda/Rockville, MD

20854: Potomac, MD


The largest neighborhoods in Bethesda

Carderock Springs

Avenel

Wyngate

Georgetown Village

Bradmoor

West Spring

Ashburton

Bannockburn

Kenwood Park

Chelsea Towers

Hillmead

Springlake

Lakeside Terrace

Burning Tree Estates

Bradley Hills Grove


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Georgetown Village

$545,000

4BR 1FB 2HB
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Springlake

$279,999

2BR 2FB 0HB
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