Bethesda, MD

Bethesda Housing Market Report

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What This Means for You

Homes in Bethesda are typically spending 32 days on market before going under contract. The median sale price is around $1.3M, based on 1,828 verified transactions. Prices have risen +1.6% year over year. Buyers have more time to evaluate options, but well-priced homes still move quickly.

Living in Bethesda

Schools

Excellent
SOL Pass Rate93%

Top Schools

  • Walt Whitman High School
  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
  • Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Commute

Drive to DC20 min
Nearest Metro0.3 mi
Bethesda

Major Routes

I-495, I-270, Rt 355

Walkability

Walk Score72/100
Transit Score55/100
Bike Score68/100

Very Walkable

Safety

Safe

36% below Virginia average

Violent crime0.6 per 1K
Property crime10.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$0.99 per $100
2024

Montgomery County rate ($0.988 county + state)

Property Type Breakdown

0.0% (1,238)
0.0% (420)
0.0% (159)
0.0% (11)

Price Range Distribution

Under $300K0.0% (0)
$300K - $500K0.0% (0)
$500K - $750K0.0% (0)
$750K - $1M0.0% (0)
$1M+100.0% (1,222)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bethesda?

The median home price in Bethesda, VA is $1.3M, based on 1,828 verified transactions over the past three years. Total sales volume in Bethesda is $2522.6M.

How fast do homes sell in Bethesda?

Homes in Bethesda average 32 days on market. Buyers generally have time to make informed decisions, though popular neighborhoods can see faster movement.

What types of homes are available in Bethesda?

The most common property types in Bethesda are undefined (0%), undefined (0%), undefined (0%). The housing stock ranges from entry-level options under $300K to luxury properties above $1M, offering choices for first-time buyers through move-up families.

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Data last updated: 04/18/2026.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Keller Williams Realty participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale.

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BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors.

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