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Woodhaven

Woodhaven

Suburban Neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland

Montgomery County 20817

$1,887,206 Average Value
$452 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Life along Thoreau Drive

In Woodhaven, the streets are wide and winding, ending in cul-de-sacs and named after famous American poets. The neighborhood is known for its 1930s and 1940s Tudor-style houses, with gable roofs and stone-and-wood exteriors that resemble an old English village. Due to the area’s inside-the-beltway location, residential development has continued, and Woodhaven’s streets are now lined with tasteful Colonial Revival, ranch-style and New Traditional properties. Sidewalks are few and far between, but the well-maintained streets get little traffic, and residents can comfortably walk along the side of the road. Woodhaven’s towering trees create a kaleidoscope of auburn and gold in autumn and an overhead blanket of leafy green in the spring and summer.

Discover Woodhaven, Bethesda's charming enclave of homes.
Discover Woodhaven, Bethesda's charming enclave of homes.
Row of beautiful homes on a spacious lot, off Kirby Road in south Woodhaven.
Row of beautiful homes on a spacious lot, off Kirby Road in south Woodhaven.
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Tudor homes mimic English village

“The original Tudor homes – there are about 50 of them – were developed by Philip Dean in the 1930s and 1940s,” says Kevin Koitz, Vice President of Compass, Friendship Heights, who specializes in luxury sales in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County. “It’s obvious the minute you drive onto Woodhaven Boulevard that Dean modeled the neighborhood after an English Village.” Additions and renovations are met with scrutiny by residents and are typically confined to the back side of the house, out of view from the street. “Woodhaven used to have a strong civic association, but now has a more informal – but active and involved – citizens association,” Koitz explains. “In the past, they have successfully challenged builders who want to tear down some of the original properties.” One of the esteemed 1930s Tudor-style houses with brick-and-wood façade and turret windows lists for around $3 million. A Colonial Revival, ranch-style or split-level, Cape Cod or New Traditional home costs between $1.5 and $2 million, while a few luxury estates with amenities like pools and tennis courts reach higher into the multi-millions.

Woodhaven is prominently known for the high number of tudor-style homes found within.
Woodhaven is prominently known for the high number of tudor-style homes found within.
Gorgeous tudor-style home that looks as if it was pulled from a fairytale.
Gorgeous tudor-style home that looks as if it was pulled from a fairytale.
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Top-rated public and private schools

Students are zoned for Montgomery County Public Schools. They can attend Burning Tree Elementary School and Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, which get A’s from Niche. They can finish their public education at Walt Whitman High School, which boasts an A-plus from Niche. Walt Whitman offers six Career and Technical Education Clusters, including programs in international business and early child development. Prestigious private schools, all-girls Holton-Arms School and all-boys Landon School, are also in Woodhaven and are walkable from some homes in the neighborhood.

Bradley Hills Elementary School, located in the Bradmoor neighborhood.
Bradley Hills Elementary School, located in the Bradmoor neighborhood.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located in the Woodhaven neighborhood.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located in the Woodhaven neighborhood.
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Country clubs and parks

The Burning Tree Club, an exclusive and all-male membership golf club, covers a portion of the neighborhood close to the Capital Beltway. Thanks to Woodhaven’s proximity to D.C., politicians and power brokers – including President John F. Kennedy and 20th-century publishing titan William Randolph Hearst – have reportedly favored the 18-hole course over the decades. Open from dawn to dusk, nearby Burning Tree Park has soccer fields, a tennis court and a playground for public use. There’s also a community garden, welcoming residents to grow vegetables and flowers in 200-square-foot plots or garden tables.

It's always tee time at Woodhaven's Burning Tree Golf Club.
It's always tee time at Woodhaven's Burning Tree Golf Club.
Greenwich Neighborhood Park has all the amenities to tucker out the tikes.
Greenwich Neighborhood Park has all the amenities to tucker out the tikes.
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Neighborhood gatherings

“There are a ton of informal events in Woodhaven,” Koitz says. “Like block parties.” Since 1948, Woodhaven’s children have acted out the story of Christmas every December in the neighborhood Christmas pageant. Koitz says, “It culminates in Santa delivering gifts from a local fire truck.”

Many Woodhaven residents prefer happy hours at Gringos & Mariachis in Woodmont Triangle.
Many Woodhaven residents prefer happy hours at Gringos & Mariachis in Woodmont Triangle.
Caddies is a local favorite amongst the residents of Woodhaven.
Caddies is a local favorite amongst the residents of Woodhaven.
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2 miles to Downtown Bethesda

Woodhaven is almost entirely residential, so there aren’t any shops or restaurants in the neighborhood. However, residents are just 2 miles from Downtown Bethesda and the Bethesda Row shopping mall. Off Wisconsin Avenue, there’s a Trader Joe’s where residents can pick up groceries.

Bethesda Row is the most popular shopping location near Woodhaven.
Bethesda Row is the most popular shopping location near Woodhaven.
Woodhaven's Old Georgetown Road leads you straight to the Bethesda Metro Station.
Woodhaven's Old Georgetown Road leads you straight to the Bethesda Metro Station.
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Getting around Woodhaven

Old Georgetown Road leads to the Bethesda Metro Station on Wisconsin Avenue, and residents can quickly get to the Capital Beltway, which borders Woodhaven to the north. And when it’s time to fly, the Ronald Regan Washington National Airport is about 17 miles south.

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Schools

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Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

30 min drive

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Wilson Ln & Maryknoll Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Woodhaven US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,650,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,960,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$2,137,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$452
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Months of Supply
4.40
Median List Price
$1,960,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,356
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
7,549
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,513

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    2 - 4pm

    6315 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817

    $1,498,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 4,800 Sq Ft
    • 6315 Wilson Ln
    • New 1 day ago

    Private Retreat with Pool.Welcome to 6315 Wilson Lane, an elegant home tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac, where mature evergreens and fruit-bearing trees create a natural canopy just minutes from everything Bethesda has to offer. This property is a rare blend: serenity and seclusion with unbeatable proximity to schools (Whitman, Landon, Pyle, Burning Tree), downtown Bethesda, Glen Echo, and

    Dana Rice Compass

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    7030 Winterberry Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817

    $2,195,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,870 Sq Ft
    • 7030 Winterberry Ln
    • New 8 days ago

    Welcome to 7030 Winterberry Lane - a rarely available stucco residence, tucked away on a lovely cul-de-sac in the prestigious Frenchman’s Creek community. Located within the top-ranked Whitman School Cluster, this residence offers over 6,200 square feet of refined living space on nearly of an acre, enveloped by mature trees and manicured landscaping for ultimate privacy.Step through a grand

    Linda Lizzio Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 4pm

    7805 Cayuga Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817

    $1,097,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,015 Sq Ft
    • 7805 Cayuga Ave
    • New 9 days ago

    Rare Opportunity in the Whitman Cluster!Offered for the first time since it was built in 1958, this well-maintained and much-loved home is ready for its next chapter. It’s also located near both Landon School and Holton-Arms too! This home combines timeless charm with incredible potential. The main level features spacious Living and Dining Rooms with beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a

    Debra Eig Weichert, REALTORS

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,490
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$241,952
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$233,276

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
86.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
62.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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