More NEWS from the Chestnut Team!

4409 chestnut

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UNDER CONTRACT

If “Chestnut Street” rings a bell, or if you have a vague feeling you might have seen this before, that would be because this is our fifth (5th!!) listing on the same street this year. They all couldn’t be more different from one another, though. If not a coincidence, perhaps it’s serendipity (but we’re totally open to new streets!). This weekend, we’re presenting 4409 Chestnut St.

 Things we LOVE about this new listing near Downtown Bethesda:

  • The shady front porch with room for plants.
  • Wide living room, perfect for nights in with family and friends. (And a center fireplace that has a cast iron wood stove insert for extra cozy gatherings.)
  • Renovated kitchen!
  • Plenty of natural light in the dining room attached to the kitchen.
  • Den/TV room next to the dining room. And right next to that, a second bathroom with dual vanities and a jetted tub enclosure, with lots of light. 
  • Green views in all directions. The deck off the dining room is ideal for grilling, reading or watching fireflies.
  • Versatile basement: Tons of storage space, a laundry room and a bright in-law suite with full bath and second kitchen.
  • A workshop across the entire back of the house. Drywalled and insulated and ready to be turned into living space if needed. The possibilities are endless: a teenagers’ hangout, a hobby zone, a home office–or even just a garage!

East Bethesda combines the best of the suburbs with the amenities of big city living.  Medical Center and Bethesda metro stations are each about 0.8 miles away. The new Harris Teeter and hundreds of restaurants and shops are all within walking distance. East Bethesda has an active citizens association that plans events throughout the year, including the ever famous Halloween Parade.  Just a few short blocks away, Lynbrook Park is the neighborhood anchor with tennis courts, a playground, a baseball diamond and a gathering spot for dogs (and their people).

$799,000

3+ bedrooms, 3 full baths. 

What’s New In Rock Creek Forest Real Estate?

View of Rock Creek Park from the first-floor deck of the townhouse.
Idyllic RCF setting: Derby Ridge Lane — view of Rock Creek Park (in DC) from the row house

Nothing, really. The one house that came on the market last week pretty much sold immediately — reportedly with four or five offers. That was not a surprise — the place It was not only pretty, bright and move-in ready, it was also very well priced. In short: it was the kind of house we’re lacking in our slim inventory.

Every agent we talk to in this area has the same complaint: there’s not a whole lot we can offer. We all seem to have plenty of eager buyers and little we can pull out of the hat for them — at least that’s the case in the neighborhoods many of them are hoping to move to: Chevy Chase, close-in Silver Spring, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Northwest DC.

Rock Creek Forest makes no exception. To the contrary, it seems to be worse here because in many ways, we have the best of all worlds: Chevy Chase schools, Silver Spring prices, DC commute. If you have had any thoughts of selling, now might be the time. There will be little competition out there, and a lot of demand.

So, no new listings for this weekend! 2635 Colston Drive and the Derby Ridge Lane townhouse are the only two houses for sale right now. The situation with rental houses is similar: A new rental on East West Highway earlier this week was gone within a few days. A total of four houses are under contract.

To see the homes for sale in Rock Creek Forest, click here. If you are generally interested in buying a home in RCF or another neighborhood, click here.

Happy Labor Weekend to all of you — see you at the pool!