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Safest Neighborhoods in the 20817 ZIP Code

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    Carderock

    Resort-style living blends with views of the Potomac River in Carderock, a community that stretches between Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland. “The convenience of having urban access while living in the woods and along the water is really unique,” says Michael Heinen, a real estate agent with the Graciela Haim and Heinen Group who has served the area

    • Average Value

      $1.99M

    • List Price

      $1.5M - $4.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      8 Listings

    Carderock
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    Woodhaven

    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,

    • Average Value

      $1.89M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      18 Listings

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    Kenwood Park

    Kenwood Park, about 8 miles north of Washington, D.C. and 2 miles east of Downtown Bethesda, offers large lots, new construction and highly-rated schools. In the spring, the cherry blossoms bloom, washing the neighborhood in light pink hues and attracting sightseers. A short drive from amenities in Downtown Bethesda and close to numerous Metro

    • Average Value

      $1.85M

    • List Price

      $258K - $5.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      29 Listings

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    Bannockburn

    Just 5 miles from downtown Bethesda and 4 miles from the Washington, D.C., border, Bannockburn is a quiet residential Maryland neighborhood that offers peaceful suburban streets and a close-knit community. Homeowners enjoy top-rated schools, proximity to some of the area’s most popular recreation amenities, and a lower CAP Index crime score than

    • Average Value

      $1.67M

    • List Price

      $1M - $5.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      12 Listings

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    Drumaldry

    Drumaldy, a community of midcentury modern houses, exudes 1970s style with the sophistication of suburban touches. “The community feels like ‘California in Bethesda,’ and it’s just a couple miles from Downtown Bethesda’s urban core,” says Kevin Koitz, Vice President of Compass, Friendship Heights, who specializes in luxury sales in Washington,

    • Average Value

      $1.62M

    • List Price

      $978K - $6.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      13 Listings

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    Carderock Springs

    In the early 1960s, developer Edmund Bennet envisioned a community where the homes thoughtfully complemented their natural surroundings, and he brought on the Keyes, Lethbridge, and Condon architectural firm to realize his vision in Carderock Springs. Designed to maintain a serene, nature-filled atmosphere, the Bethesda neighborhood was placed on

    • Average Value

      $1.59M

    • List Price

      $1.3M - $2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Carderock Springs
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    Huntington Terrace

    Huntington Terrace, located in Montgomery County, is a residential community of single-family homes. The popular old-growth trees throughout the area provide generous shade in the warm Maryland summers. The community is sought after for its proximity to the National Institutes of Health, the shopping and dining heart of Downtown Bethesda, and the

    • Average Value

      $1.55M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $3.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      6 Listings

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    Bradmoor

    Bradmoor’s spacious, verdant surroundings appeal to locals who want suburban homes while staying within an hour's drive to major government employers in Maryland or D.C. and just a mile east of the retail variety in Downtown Bethesda. “It’s near Bradley Hills Elementary, and also near Greenwich Forest Park, but it’s not so much parkland, more so

    • Average Value

      $1.51M

    • List Price

      $1M - $2.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

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    Seven Locks

    Seven Locks is a spacious, grassy suburb in southwest Potomac. "Residents are attracted to the many schools in the area and nearby amenities, such as Cabin John Village and proximity to the Beltway," says Caroline Heinen, real estate agent and consultant for the Graciela Haim & Heinen Group. The main residential subdivision in Seven Locks is

    • Average Value

      $1.45M

    • List Price

      $993K - $3.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      8 Listings

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    Cabin John

    About 4 miles from Washington D.C.’s northwest border sits Cabin John. A Potomac River community, the neighborhood was established due to the construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which transported coal, lumber and other bulk goods between the Alleghany Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay from 1850 to 1924. A national park surrounding the

    • Average Value

      $1.44M

    • List Price

      $745K - $3.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      11 Listings

    Cabin John
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    Wyngate

    Wyngate, located in North Bethesda, is a picturesque neighborhood within the DC-Metropolitan area. The community features a variety of detached single-family homes, including minimalist cottages, Cape Cods, ramblers, split-levels, Craftsman, colonials, and modern farmhouses, mostly built in the 1950s and '60s. The tree-lined streets and lush

    • Average Value

      $1.37M

    • List Price

      $870K - $2.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      11 Listings

    Wyngate
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    Wildwood Manor

    Wildwood Manor is a flourishing neighborhood in North Bethesda, lined with trees and stately homes, where no fences set the borders between backyards, as it's normal for neighbors to socialize and lounge in the open space. This community spirit is also supported by the annual events organized by the Wildwood Estates Homeowners’ Association.

    • Average Value

      $1.22M

    • List Price

      $850K - $2.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      18 Listings

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    West Bethesda

    West Bethesda in Potomac, Maryland, is a tranquil community nestled between Washington D.C. and the Potomac River, offering the serenity of woodland nature alongside the conveniences of metropolitan life. The neighborhood is divided into two distinct areas: the northern half features red brick townhouses in grid-style developments, while the

    • Average Value

      $924K

    • List Price

      $222K - $3.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      14 Listings

    West Bethesda