A quiet extension of the more bustling Bethesda proper
With lush green space, highly rated schools and busy shopping centers, North Bethesda teems with suburban convenience. But even with 50,000 residents and a location less than 15 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., the community maintains a quiet atmosphere. Toni Gage, a Realtor with Re/Max Platinum Realty who has sold several homes in the area, says this is especially true when North Bethesda is compared to its more metropolitan neighbor, Bethesda. “It’s a suburb of a suburb. People can easily get to all the hospitals and employers in Bethesda, but North Bethesda is just far enough away from all those places that it doesn’t feel overly congested.” Commuters have access to Metro stations, bus stops and Interstate 495, locally known as the Capital Beltway.
Experience the perfect blend of urban living and residential charm in North Bethesda.
Never a bad time for some ultimate frisbee at Stratton Local Park.
Pike & Rose in North Bethesda is the perfect place to shop, dine, or enjoy a bike ride.
The Bethesda Metro station is 1 of 3 available to North Bethesda residents.
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Houses cost more than the Montgomery County median price
North Bethesda offers a mix of older and newer homes. The Luxmanor neighborhood has ranch styles and Colonial Revivals built between the 1960s and ‘80s, while New Traditional homes from the early 2000s are more common in The Oaks. Communities like North Quarter and Montgomery Row have contemporary-style townhouses built in the early 2020s. The median price of a townhouse is $880,000, while the median price of a single-family home is $1.1 million. Both medians are higher than Montgomery County’s $600,000. Condos can cost between $250,000 and $700,000.
Based on 2023 data from the Maryland State Police, there were 550 violent crimes per 100,000 people in Montgomery County, compared to Maryland’s rate of 1,022 per 100,000 people. The county’s property crime rate was 2,560 per 100,000, lower than Maryland's 3,069.
You will find tranquility on the quiet, tree-lined residential streets of North Bethesda.
Discover timeless elegance in traditional style homes in North Bethesda.
A massive craftsman style home nestled in North Bethesda's revered suburbs.
North Bethesda embraces classic charm with modest colonial homes found throughout the city.
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Hospitals and corporate headquarters in nearby Bethesda
Several major corporations are headquartered in the Bethesda area, including Lockheed Martin and Host Hotels & Resorts. Less than 5 miles south of North Bethesda, locals can access world-renowned medical facilities, like the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Rockville, 4 miles north, is home to around 170 companies.
Lockheed Martin's Headquarters is located in North Bethesda.
Employment opportunities are endless and close by in North Bethesda, including Host Hotels.
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is a large North Bethesda employer, found along route 187.
North Bethesda is home to the prestigious Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Metro stations, bus routes and access to the Capital Beltway
North Bethesda has three Metro stations: North Bethesda, Twinbrook and Grosvenor-Strathmore. They all follow the Red Line, reaching downtown D.C. in about 30 minutes. Several Montgomery County bus stops offer direct rides into Washington. Downtown D.C. is a 12-mile drive south on Connecticut Avenue NW, and the drive can take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Interstate 270 on North Bethesda’s western edge connects with the Capital Beltway. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 21 miles southeast, while Dulles International Airport is 23 miles southwest.
Highly rated Montgomery County Public Schools and private options
North Bethesda is in the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which earns an A rating from Niche. It’s the largest school district in Maryland, serving 160,554 students with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
The suburb has several private schools, including The Academy of the Holy Cross, an all-girls high school that receives an A-plus. Georgetown Preparatory School, which also earns an A-plus, is an all-boys boarding school for high school students. A-plus-rated Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School serves prekindergarten through high school students.
North Bethesda is home to top performing schools like Luxamanor Elementary.
Georgetown Prepatory School is an all boys boarding school for high school students.
The Academy of The Holy Cross is a great option for secular learning in a private setting.
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School the largest independent Jewish school in the country.
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Shopping, dining and events at Pike & Rose
Around Rockville Pike, Pike & Rose is a walkable mixed-use development with national retailers and locally owned restaurants and bars. “If anything could be called downtown North Bethesda, it would be Pike & Rose,” Gage says. The Pike Central Farm Market is held every Saturday from April through December in the parking lot next to Bark Social. Live music, local food vendors and a beer garden bring crowds to the shopping center for the annual PIKEtoberfest. More shopping centers with grocery stores and chain restaurants also sit along Rockville Pike. Downtown Bethesda is less than 5 miles south, and about 180 stores are in the Westfield Montgomery mall, 3 miles southwest.
The Pike & Rose District of North Bethesda is considered the areas "downtown" center.
Bethesda Central Farm Market is one of the most popular recurring events in the city.
Just a short drive from North Bethesda, Bethesda Row is the best place to shop til you drop.
Trader Joe's is Woodmont Triangle's one stop shop for groceries and home needs.
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Rock Creek Park hiking trails and concerts at The Music Center at Strathmore
According to the Trust for Public Land, 65% of North Bethesda residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. The 1,754-acre Rock Creek Park, established in 1890 as the third national park, is on the east side of town, with playgrounds, community gardens and a dog park. The nine-and-a-half-mile-long Rock Creek Trail goes all the way to Washington, D.C. Commuters can also bike or walk along the Bethesda Trolley Trail, a 6-mile route stretching between Rockville and Bethesda proper. Cabin John Regional Park on the west side of North Bethesda has athletic fields, an indoor ice skating rink and campgrounds. The Bethesda area is known for country clubs, including the Woodmont Country Club, founded in 1913, and Burning Tree Country Club, a male-only facility with past members including Harry S. Truman and Richard Nixon. North Bethesda experiences all four seasons, with hot summers and an average of 18 inches of snowfall per year.
The Music Center at Strathmore is a 1,976-seat performing arts venue that hosts musicians, comedians and dance groups. “Strathmore isn’t a place where huge popstars perform, but it’s a great little local venue where people can see things like orchestras and ballets,” Gage says. Next door, The Mansion at Strathmore is a 1902 Colonial Revival-style house that’s now an art gallery with a sculpture garden.
Wildwood Manor's Fleming Park is directly across the street from a suburban neighborhood.
Mountain bikers and cyclists can rejoice over bike friendly trails at Rock Creek Park.
Adventure awaits along the Bethesda Trolley Trail in North Bethesda.
The Music Center at Strathmore is a 1,976-seat performing arts venue in North Bethesda.
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