Bethesda

Welcome to Bethesda

While this DC suburb used to be well on the fringes of urban life and entertainment, today’s Bethesda is anything but boring. With a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown featuring high-end dining and shops, this self-confident community is on the move.

Key Details

What to Expect:

Idyllic residential living with downtown options.

The Lifestyle:

Adventurous with a focus on well-being.

What Not To Expect:

A pulsing nightlife or the diverse dining options of the city.

The Market:

Condominiums near downtown.

You’ll Fall in Love With:

Not needing to drive into the city to enjoy city life.

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Bethesda:

Getting ahead in a relaxed fashion.

For much of the 19th Century, Bethesda was nothing more than a country crossroads named after a local church, but it grew steadily after the installation of a streetcar between the more prosperous towns of Georgetown and Rockville. After World War II, the National Naval Hospital and the National Institutes of Health were built in the area, and Bethesda flooded with federal workers, military personnel and contractors. Today it’s grown into a vibrant community in its own right with several corporate headquarters and a high-density downtown.

What To Expect:

Idyllic residential living with downtown options.

Bethesda’s wide side streets and large houses feel far away from the stress of Washington, while its downtown core has options for those who want a higher energy lifestyle.

The whole town has a very efficient public transportation system with Metro and bus service, but traffic is still an issue along Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. From parking to shopping to an abundance of medical care and professional services, Bethesda combines the conveniences of the suburbs with the urbanity of a small city.

The Lifestyle:

Adventurous with a focus on well-being.

Residents take advantage of the numerous arts options like galleries and theater, and love eating out at a bevy of restaurants.

Bethesda is also a very health-conscious community, and there many businesses that cater to fitness and a healthy lifestyle. There is ample green space such as the Capital Crescent trail linking to Georgetown and Silver Spring as a popular route for runners and bikers.

The Market:

Condominiums near downtown.

Bethesda is full of older homes have been refurbished or replaced with larger, modern housing. More modern, luxury condominiums have joined some of the older stock of apartments built downtown.