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A suburban neighborhood at Maryland’s edge
One of five neighborhoods radiating out from Westmoreland Circle, which lies directly on the boundary of Maryland and Washington, D.C., Westmoreland itself lies in a triangular area of Maryland with D.C. to its southwest and the Virginia border just across the Potomac River to the west. Its central location to the nation’s capital and classic Colonial architecture have made it a draw for residents. “People are drawn to Westmoreland because it’s the first neighborhood over the state line,” says Dana Rice, an executive vice president with Compass Realty and the founder of the Dana Rice Group. “If they’re oriented towards Washington, D.C. and the downtown, and they’re concerned about getting to the commuter routes, getting to northern Virginia from that area is very convenient. It’s the first suburban neighborhood over the border.”
Colonial homes throughout Westmoreland
Stately homes line thoroughfares like Albemarle Street and Elliott Road within Westmoreland, standing above spacious yards replete with flora and fauna. “There’s suburban family homes, brick center-hall colonials and Cape Cods,” Rice says. “A lot of houses are set up on hills, and usually sell for between $1.2 million to over $5 million. There aren’t many new homes going up because the value of the property remains.” Colonials constructed from brick or with classic white siding can be found in Westmoreland, many built in the 1930s and 1950s. Tree-lined streets provide shade for walks or bike rides, while colorful foliage and cherry blossoms make for a vibrant landscape.
Highly-rated schools around Bethesda
Despite no schools falling within Westmoreland’s boundaries, there are a number of educational institutions nearby. At Westbrook Elementary School, enrollment goes up through fifth grade and the school scores an A grade on Niche while employing the service’s second-highest-ranked teaching staff in the state. Westland Middle School also receives an A, listed as the 15th-best such educational institution in Maryland, while Bethesda Chevy Chase High School completes the schooling arc for Westmoreland. At the school, given an A-plus by Niche, grades nine through 12 have a teaching staff ranked in the top five in the state. The high school also ranks highly in college preparation, and the home of the Barons offers sports like field hockey, handball and gymnastics at different times during the school year.
Parks central to the neighborhood
“The neighborhood is centered around Westmoreland Park,” Rice says. “The park serves as the center of the community, so people gather there for recreation, it has an active garden club and the Westmoreland Citizens Association holds Fourth of July, Halloween and other events there.” The park also offers tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field, a playground and access to two trails. The Little Falls Stream Hiking Trail permits walking and biking, while the Capital Crescent Trail runs from Georgetown to downtown Bethesda. Overall, green spaces make up more than half of Westmoreland’s borders, including part of the Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds. The reservoir itself takes up most of Westmoreland’s southern region, crossing over into the nation’s capital as well.
Head into Washington, D.C. for shopping and dining
Residents of Westmoreland have to venture across the state line for shopping and restaurants. The Sumner Place shopping center is geographically close, but is only accessible by going all the way around the park; a trip down MacArthur Boulevard will bring motorists closer to restaurants. A few others are located around Westmoreland, including Millie’s Spring Valley just down Massachusetts Avenue. Offering its patrons Baja food with inspiration from across the country, it offers indoor and outdoor dining along with takeout and delivery. “What you don’t see yet is that Bethesday’s Westbard Square is going through a huge overhaul,” Rice says. “The shopping district hasn’t been updated since the 1950s, but it’s close by and it’s being overhauled.”
Nearby hospitals, shopping centers and thoroughfares
Just across the state line, in the Palisades, Sibley Memorial Hospital operates under Johns Hopkins Medicine’s supervision. A non-profit, Sibley’s primary services include orthopedics, surgery and oncology. The nearby Tenleytown, with other outlets for shopping and dining, can be reached via the line 34 bus. No highways are close to Westmoreland, but Massachusetts Avenue makes up the northern boundary and links the neighborhood further into Maryland and across the state line into the nation’s capital.
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Parks in this Area
Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park
Little Falls Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Westmoreland Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Glen Mar Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Sangamore Local Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
20 min drive
Bus
Massachusetts Ave & Newport Ave
Bus
Massachusetts Ave & Duvall Dr
Bus
Macarthur Blvd & Windward Pl
Westmoreland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westmoreland, Bethesda sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westmoreland, Bethesda over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,374
Median Age
49
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$265,659
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$270,951
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
98.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
65.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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