Bannockburn
Suburban Neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland
Montgomery County 20817
An eclectic mix of housing
Homes in Bannockburn are situated on winding, suburban streets with sidewalks and a lot of mature tree cover. The original homes built in the neighborhood, which go as far back as the late 1930s, were modest sizes, usually about three bedrooms and two bathrooms, in a variety of styles including ramblers, mid-century moderns, Colonial Revivals, and Cape Cods. Prices for an unrenovated home may start at just under $1 million. Over time, several of the original homes have been added on to or completely renovated, creating the eclectic mix house hunters will see today, and many have been completely demolished and rebuilt. Homes like this can fetch $2 million to $3 million or more.Pools, parks, and trails nearby
Bannockburn has two community pools that residents can choose to join. Also within walking distance is Glen Echo Park, a hub of arts and culture that was created from a historic amusement park. Residents come here to bring the little ones to go for a ride on the iconic Dentzel Carousel, take art classes, and attend performances at one of the studios or galleries. There’s also a popular restaurant on-site, The Irish Inn, that stays busy on the weekends and often has live music.Those looking to work up a sweat can head to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath, which runs for more than 180 miles along the historic canal. “The towpath is a national treasure,” Zangwill says. “We’re so fortunate to have it so close by.” Also a few minutes away by car is the Capital Crescent Trail, which leads hikers and bikers right into Georgetown.
Top-rated Montgomery County Public Schools
Students in the neighborhood attend highly-rated Montgomery County Public Schools like Bannockburn Elementary School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon recipient that is walkable to many homes in the neighborhood; Niche gives the school an overall A grade. Students may go to attend Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, which earned an overall A grade and Niche’s No. 9 spot for their Best Public Middle Schools in Maryland list, followed by Walt Whitman High School, which earned an overall A-plus grade. The youngest Bannockburn residents can attend preschool right in the neighborhood, at the Bannockburn Community Clubhouse.A tight-knit community
Events are big in Bannockburn; maybe a little bigger than in most neighborhoods. The Bannockburn Community Club organizes cultural events and activities at the clubhouse, like the annual Spring Show, a variety show that neighbors have been putting on since 1957. The annual Bannockburn Music Festival, which showcases local artists and musicians, is another popular occasion for folks to gather. Newcomers Dinners are routinely held, an invitation for Bannockburn’s newest residents to meet some of their neighbors.Getting around the region
Bannockburn is a car-dependent neighborhood convenient to Interstate 495, which is convenient for getting around Maryland as well as commuting to Northern Virginia’s major employment centers, like Tysons Corner. River Road, the neighborhood’s northern boundary, leads straight into Washington, D.C. The area is convenient to both Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 15 miles away, and Dulles International Airport, about 20 miles away.Convenient to downtown dining and shopping
The neighborhood itself is strictly residential, but by car, residents have easy access to plenty nearby. Whole Foods, Safeway, and Giant are all just 3 miles away within different shopping centers, so grocery shopping is a matter of preference. In downtown Bethesda, about 4 miles away, residents can shop at Bethesda Row, which has more than 30 trendy retail stores like Madewell and Lululemon. Downtown is also where the bulk of the great dining options are, from breakfast at Bethesda Bagels to dessert at Georgetown Cupcake. Friendship Heights Village is another nearby hub for shopping and dining, with retail options like Bloomingdales, Tiffany & Co., and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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HRLS Partners
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 537-5384
253 Total Sales
2 in Bannockburn
$1.9M - $3.4M Price Range
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Robert Jenets
Stuart & Maury, Inc.
(301) 450-6067
101 Total Sales
3 in Bannockburn
$1.4M - $3.4M Price Range
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Neil Bacchus
EXP Realty, LLC
(301) 281-6383
132 Total Sales
2 in Bannockburn
$1.4M - $1.9M Price Range
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Michael Moore
Compass
(844) 421-4871
110 Total Sales
1 in Bannockburn
$2,300,000 Price
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Weiming Qi
Weichert, REALTORS
(240) 816-3553
60 Total Sales
1 in Bannockburn
$2,125,000 Price
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Katherine Foster-Bankey
Compass
(855) 965-1504
113 Total Sales
1 in Bannockburn
$1,995,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bannockburn | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bannockburn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bannockburn, Bethesda sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bannockburn, Bethesda over the last 12 months is $1,485,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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