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A golf course community on the Potomac
Resort-style living blends with views of the Potomac River in Carderock, a community that stretches between Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland. “The convenience of having urban access while living in the woods and along the water is really unique,” says Michael Heinen, a real estate agent with the Graciela Haim and Heinen Group who has served the area for nine years. Much of the neighborhood lies in Avenel, a prestigious golf course community where members enjoy access to swimming pools, tennis courts and an 18-hole championship course. The area maintains a peaceful atmosphere, and the central location in Montgomery County makes for convenient commutes. “It’s also a practical mid-point to a lot of areas. You might have a couple where one person works in Tyson's Corner and the other works in Bethesda, or one in McLean and one in D.C.,” says Alex Saenger, a Realtor with Keller Williams Capital Properties who has served the area for 21 years. Kids are zoned to highly-rated schools and the hiking trails by the Potomac River encourage an active lifestyle in the luxurious community of Carderock.
Stately homes with neat landscaping
Villages of luxurious homes branch off on the winding streets throughout Carderock. Most were built in the 1980s and 90s, though there are some newer properties from the last 10 years. Colonial-inspired brick townhouses cost between $1.2 million and $1.4 million. Single-family Colonial Revivals are priced between $1.6 million and $2.2 million, but there are also striking Georgian houses and contemporary mansions on multiple acres. These properties cost between $3.3 million and $5.3 million, though some modern mansions cost as much as $9 million.
Hiking, golfing and swimming in Carderock
Residents become members at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, a private club with an 18-hole championship course, a clubhouse with three pools for wading or swimming laps and tennis courts. Kids play soccer or basketball at Avenel Park, which also has a playground and paved trial for walking or biking. After a long week, residents don’t need to leave the neighborhood to unwind on forested nature trails or appreciate views of the Potomac River framed by rugged cliffs. The Carderock Recreational Area has trails for biking or hiking that wind through the forests and curve alongside the river. Those craving more adventure go rock climbing up the Carderock Cliffs alongside the Potomac. Locals take more relaxed waterside walks on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, which passes through Carderock and stretches 185 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The path was completed in 1850 for mules to travel alongside the waterway as they “towed” boats down the canal, but today, it’s a popular recreational trail for hiking and long bike rides. In fact, Graciela Haim, a real estate agent for the Graciela Haim and Heinen Group who’s served the area for 28 years, says, “We know people who go to work in D.C. and get there by bicycle going down along the canal.”
Students attend top-rated schools
With both the number of residents with college degrees and advanced degrees significantly above the national average, education is highly emphasized in Carderock. Kids can begin at Carderock Springs Elementary and progress to Thomas W. Pyle Middle. Both schools earn A ratings from Niche. Walt Whitman High, which Niche ranks as the third-best high school in Maryland, earns an A-plus rating. The high school’s career and technical education clusters encourage students to begin studying for careers in computer science, early child development, engineering, international business and more.
Nearby bistros and casual eateries
There are no stores or restaurants in Carderock, aside from the White Oak Grille at the golf course, but the neighborhood’s central location means that residents don’t have to travel far to find them. “Pretty much everyone is heading northwest to Potomac Village, which we call The Village, for groceries and errands,” says. He notes that Tyson’s Corner Center and Montgomery Mall are popular nearby retail shopping destinations, and Bethesda has great dining options. Closer to home, the iconic Old Anglers Inn is about 4 miles west — the restaurant has been open since 1860 and serves elevated American food on its outdoor garden patio. Wild Tomato, which is in Cabin John about 3 miles southeast, offers cocktails, pizza and fish tacos in a laidback setting. In The Village shopping area, 3 miles northwest, Vie De France Bakery and Café is a popular brunch spot, serving French pastries and freshly baked croissants. For casual pub fare and beer, locals turn to Hunter’s Bar and Grill. Safeway and Giant stock groceries and essentials.
Major roadways route to northern Virginia, D.C. and Bethesda
“It’s right on the border of Maryland, so D.C. and Virginia are an easy drive down Clara Barton Parkway. It turns into a one-way road headed toward D.C. in the morning and headed out of D.C. in the evening,” Saenger says. Those who opt to drive have a 10-mile southeast to downtown Washington, D.C. and a 13-mile drive to Arlington, Virginia. Bethesda, Maryland, is about 7 miles east. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation runs buses along Macarthur Boulevard and Forrestal Road, but the nearest Metro rail station is in Bethesda, where commuters board the Red Line. While commuting or working from home is more common, some may find employment in the neighborhood, as the David Taylor Model Basin, a research facility that tests ship designs for the military, is in the southern section of Carderock. The CAP Index crime tracking database gives Carderock a 1 out of 10 score, with 1 indicating the lowest crime.
Seasonal events hosted by the Avenel Community Association
Members of the Avenel Community Association gather for seasonal events, like the annual Independence Day bike parade, which is complete with seasonal treats and themed décor. In October, costumed kids trick-or-treat for candy at the association’s Halloween truck-or-treat event.
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On average, homes in Carderock, Potomac sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Carderock, Potomac over the last 12 months is $1,910,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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