It is a pleasure to present this sun-filled classic in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Bethesda, Glen Echo Heights…
Sited on a deep, over 14,000 square foot lot this house is set deep enough back from Massachusetts Avenue to provide ample parking in front. A secondary entrance along Wiscasset Road provides yet more parking and a charming entrance into the lush property. The azalea display is simply stunning in the spring as this mature, well thought out garden comes to life. Enjoy cozy seating areas, the old fashioned tire swing, picnics on the desk and, not to be missed, the hot tub! Quiet and serene and a perfect getaway right in your own back yard. The super garden shed conveys—just the perfect size for all your outdoor needs…
This 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath Cape Cod lives much larger than it looks… With a western exposure to capture the setting sun, the living room overlooks the gorgeous back yard and abounds in natural light and the wood burning stove provides another reason for the family to gather in this large, comfortable space. Note the handsome formal dining room with natural light and the unique built in display cabinet, reminiscent of another era with its leaded glass windows and lighted display shelves.
Bright white with a red, retro vibe the kitchen offers plenty of space for cooking. The kitchen door opens right out to the breezeway making it super easy access from the driveway or garage. And with protected cover above you don’t have to worry!
The eat in area is open to the kitchen making the space large and comfortable for daily family life… The all important pantry will house the extra supplies quite nicely!
Use the lower level as a master suite—as the last two families have done—or perhaps it will become the family room. The enormous top level is unlike most Capes in its height and sheer volume of space. Used as the main family room there is also an exercise room and office that have been customized for use in this superb usage of space, overlooking the peaceful back yard…
New windows are present throughout the house, it’s freshly paint and the hardwood floors gleam. You can take great comfort in knowing a generator is in place should there be any interruption in service. And who won’t enjoy the 2700 bottle wine cellar! Complete with its own cooling system and custom made racks, this is a spectacular, and unexpected, addition to this home. Don’t need to house 2700 bottles of wine? Then you have temperature controlled storage! A home you can truly just move right in to…
Convenience in transportation is readily apparent with a close by bus stop and metros in close proximity. The Capital Crescent Trail and shopping, which is plentiful, are only moments away. Excellent schools, both public and private, abound. Be prepared to make it your own because everyone deserves a place to call home…
It is a pleasure to present this sun-filled classic in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Bethesda, Springfield…
This 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath colonial is a jewel box just waiting for you to open it. The charm of the home is apparent right from the start as you enter into a large living space which abounds with natural light. Gleaming hardwood floors and paint in a soft, modern shade make the living area move in ready. Take new windows off your project list since they have all been replaced already! Enjoy cozy family evenings by the wood burning fireplace…
The open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room means the cook will never feel deserted and family and guests alike can all be part of the fun! The all important 1/2 bath on the main level is such a pleasure to have conveniently located right off the kitchen. With plenty of windows to provide natural light and a set of sliding glass doors leading to the deck off the sunroom, your entertaining area is expanded right to the outside. Unlike some other lots with hilly terrain and unusable areas, the entire lot is very usable for backyard entertaining! Imagine picnics and family bar-b-ques in your new back yard…. And for the sports enthusiasts there is a basketball hoop and court area just ready for play!
The master bedroom is large and well lit by natural light and has two closets as well as its own full bath. The hallway full bathroom is a treat in classic black and white tiles with modern, refreshed vanity, fixtures, lights and paint. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level are light filled and fresh. An upper level loft could be used for any number of uses: teen hangout, office, playroom, another bedroom or storage. Let your imagination go to work!
New windows are present throughout the house and all the wood floors have been refinished. Truly you can just move right in!
Convenience in transportation is readily apparent with a close by bus stop and metros in close proximity. The Capital Crescent Trail and shopping, which is plentiful, are only moments away. And when the cherry blossoms bloom you are but steps away from one of the most beautiful displays in the area! Excellent schools, both public and private, abound. Be prepared to make it your own because everyone deserves a place to call home…
It is a pleasure to present this sun-filled treasure nestled on a tree-lined street in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Kensington, Rock Creek Palisades…
This 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath rambler is a jewel box just waiting for you to open it. Who needs condo fees when you can buy this lovely single family home and get what very few homes in this price range offer—space! The charm of the home is apparent right from the start as you enter into a large living space with so much volume and light it’s simply amazing. Cathedral ceilings and very large windows make the space live so much larger than you would think… The open floor plan means the cook will never feel deserted and family and guests alike can all be part of the fun! Gleaming hardwood floors and paint in a soft, modern shad make the living area move in ready.
The kitchen is perfectly efficient and boasts a never used gas range! The cathedral ceilings mean plenty of nooks to decorate. Who wouldn’t want to cook in such a space!
A terrific addition gives you the opportunity to have a playroom, den, office, sun porch, dining room or family room. It’s up to your imagination. The 1/2 bath is such a pleasure to have conveniently located right off the kitchen. With plenty of windows to provide natural light and a set of sliding glass doors leading to the outdoors, your entertaining area is expanded right to the outside. Unlike some other lots with hilly terrain and unusable areas, the entire lot is very usable for backyard entertaining! Imagine picnics and family bar-b-ques in your new back yard…. All of your outdoor toys and tools can be safely stored in the handy, large shed that conveys.
A full size washer and dryer are situated off the side of the kitchen as are a separate storage and HVAC area. Cathedral ceilings continue in two of the bedrooms and should you desire there are hardwood floors under the carpet just waiting to be exposed!
Convenience in transportation is readily apparent with a close by bus stop and metros in close proximity. Rock Creek and shopping, which is plentiful, are only moments away. Be prepared to make it your own because everyone deserves a place to call home…
The amount of inventory is up 11.6% from last June and the sales are down 7.7%. The opportunity for sale dropped from last June to this June from 37.7% to 31.2%. It’s also gone down from last month when it was 37%. This figure is a nice way to guage how much is selling each month vs the absorption rates. I find that eyes glaze over whenever I use that stat, but this very real "you only have a one in three chance of selling your house this month" is a better way to understand your competition for sale.
As always this is a broad look at a zip code and not indicative of every neighborhood. But collectively it’s a great tool to see the relative health of the area. The county only had a 13.6% chance for sale last month!
Certainly the numbers are moving in the right direction: inventory was slightly down, sales were slightly up and the chance for sale has climbed from that ugly low in January to 37% last month. It is down from last year at the same time (when the chance for sale was 49.1%) when inventory was lower and there were also more sales. Inventory is up 28% and sales are down 3.6%
We’ll be watching for the financial markets to strengthen and for credit to loosen up even further to allow more homeowners to purchase since this chart spans all housing types and price ranges in the zip code. Compared to the county as a whole this zip code is still faring better since the chance for sale was only 11.2%. Yikes.
Information is from MRIS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Well, in March it was 9.1%. That’s right. Out of 100% you had a 9.1% chance to sell property in the county. Sure some areas are better and some are probably even worse, but averaged out for the county you had to be the most perfect property to sell. Perfectly located, perfectly staged, perfectly priced.
So were you one of these sales?
If not, then it’s time to take a long hard look at what needs to be done to get your home sold.
If you are a buyer in this market, what are you waiting for?? Rates are low, the choices for homes are great and you get to negotiate because those sellers who must sell want to be one of the 9.1% sold for the month.
Just in case you have trouble reading the chart, the number of homes actively for sale is the column on the left. The column on the right represents the % of opportunity for sale property had in that month. The blue bars that are ever increasing in height are the active listings, and those very small green bars…. those are the sales. Not so many of them.
The most interesting thing about this chart is it shows the effects of the credit crunch very succinctly since the line just flattens right out after August when credit became much more difficult to get. It will be interesting to watch this as the months go by and we can all hope to see the opportunities go back up and those green bars start to rise as well!
To begin your search for the perfect home or to sell your home in the Bethesda Maryland area, start your journey by calling Josette Skilling at (301)385-9213.
I was asked about this area in Kensington Heights so I thought I’d take some pictures to show the surroundings. There is one area of infill on Torrance Street and McComas where they’ve taken down most of the older homes and replaced them with this newer construction. 3 homes on the one court and a few up the street to the next court. There is a row of townhomes, very nice ones, across from the 3 infill houses on the court.
The surrounding area has very modest homes. Since the folks who are looking at this particular property would like a yard, this house might not work since there is basically none! The school is in the backyard, which may not be bad for the elementary years. I live 3 houses down from our elementary and find it a tremendous benefit.
Wheaton Mall is seen through the trees past the cul de sac so it’s very close. Access to Georgia Avenue is right around the corner. The larger red building is a rental complex, I think.
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