Why Live in Kensington
Kensington, established in the early 1890s, is a Victorian community with a garden suburb atmosphere. The neighborhood's Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features architecturally unique homes, including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, shingle, and Victorian styles, many with wraparound porches and stained-glass windows. Local businesses thrive, particularly in the Historic Business District along Howard Avenue, home to Antique Row, the largest antiquing district in the D.C. area. This area also hosts community events like the Kensington Farmer’s Market and the Kensington Day of the Book Festival. Kensington is known for its walkability, mature trees, and small parks such as St. Paul Park and Kensington Cabin Park, which offer playgrounds, sports courts, and walking trails. Warner Circle Park, a 4.5-acre estate, provides open green spaces and historic buildings. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is zoned for highly rated schools, including Kensington-Parkwood Elementary, North Bethesda Middle, and Walter Johnson High School. Commuting is convenient with the Kensington MARC station providing access to Union Station, and major routes like Maryland Route 185 and the Capital Beltway connecting to Washington, D.C., just 9 miles away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 23 miles south, and Suburban Hospital is 3 miles southwest.
Home Trends in Kensington, MD
On average, homes in Kensington, MD sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Kensington, MD over the last 12 months is $795,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$795,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$875,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$969,921
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$234,950
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$186,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$352
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Last 12 months Home Sales
139
Median List Price
$825,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%