The story of this market
The typical home in Bethesda, Maryland sells for about $1,250,000, or $474 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.01% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,900 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
MD · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda's housing market remains a high-value, competitive environment driven by its proximity to major federal and private-sector employers. While year-over-year price growth has moderated, the area continues to see steady demand for premium residential properties. The market is currently characterized by a balance between high-end inventory and sustained interest from professional buyers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Bethesda yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A premier walkable district featuring high-end retail, diverse dining options, and a cinema, serving as the social heart of the community.
A popular multi-use trail connecting Bethesda to Silver Spring and Georgetown, heavily utilized by commuters and recreational cyclists.
The massive National Institutes of Health campus is a primary economic anchor, driving significant demand for local housing and services.
A world-renowned golf facility that hosts major professional tournaments, enhancing the prestige and property value of the surrounding area.
Bethesda is ideal for affluent families prioritizing top-tier public schools, as well as professionals working in the biotech and government sectors who value transit access. The area also attracts downsizers looking for luxury urban-style living within a walkable, amenity-rich environment.
Bethesda is served by the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools system, which consistently ranks among the top districts in Maryland and the nation. The area's schools are a primary driver of residential demand, attracting families seeking rigorous academic environments and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
Bethesda is a major transit hub served by the Washington Metro Red Line, providing direct access to downtown D.C. and surrounding suburbs. The area is also highly accessible via major highway corridors including I-495 and I-270.
Bethesda offers a robust amenity base including the Capital Crescent Trail for cycling and walking, and the vibrant Bethesda Row district which serves as a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The area is also home to prestigious private clubs like Congressional Country Club and proximity to extensive regional parkland.
The rental market in Bethesda is characterized by high demand driven by proximity to major employment centers and transit hubs. While inventory has seen fluctuations, the area maintains a premium rental price point with significant interest from young professionals and corporate relocations.
Bethesda's economy is anchored by the federal government, specifically the National Institutes of Health, and a thriving private sector focused on biotechnology, cybersecurity, and professional services. The area benefits from a highly educated workforce and consistent investment in commercial infrastructure.
Bethesda serves as a major employment hub anchored by the National Institutes of Health and a dense concentration of professional services, biotech, and government contracting firms. Ongoing transit-oriented development, particularly around the Metro stations, continues to drive high-density mixed-use growth and infrastructure investment.
Development is heavily focused on transit-oriented, high-density mixed-use projects, particularly along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and near Metro stations. Planning efforts prioritize walkability and the integration of residential units with retail and office space.
Parcels in Bethesda are subject to Montgomery County property taxes and various special service district assessments for infrastructure and public services. There are no municipal-level special districts as the area is unincorporated.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for Bethesda, MD.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.