Westmoreland
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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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William Fastow
William Fastow
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 773-3884
116 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$1,475,000 Price
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Todd Litchfield
Todd Litchfield
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
(202) 946-4617
80 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$2,060,000 Price
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Janice Pouch
Janice Pouch
Compass
(917) 473-8269
112 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$2,200,000 Price
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HRLS Partners
HRLS Partners
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 537-5384
254 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$1,716,000 Price
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Coley Reed
Coley Reed
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 541-5272
592 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$1,650,000 Price
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Nate Guggenheim
Nate Guggenheim
Responds QuicklyWashington Fine Properties, LLC
(844) 546-8458
487 Total Sales
1 in Westmoreland
$2,035,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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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
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.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$259,900
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$259,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
519
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
6,763
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,672
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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