Under Contract: 6 Days In Bethesda And Kensington

• December 2nd 2025

by UrbanTurf Staff

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In this week's Under Contract, we highlight two homes that found buyers in just under a week. 

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Six Days For Four Bedrooms In Bethesda

Built in the early 1960s, this Bethesda four-bedroom spent just under a week on the market. A two-story foyer leads to an open great room framed by skylights, while a main-floor bedroom and office space adds practical flexibility. Downstairs, there’s a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and outside, a fully fenced backyard backs onto gardened areas and a Deco-style deck. 

• Full Listing: 5619 Oakmont Avenue (map) 
• Price: $1.65 million 
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: 4.5
• Year Built: 1961
• Days On Market: 6
• Listing Agent: Jane Fairweather, Long & Foster

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Six Days For A Mid-Century In Kensington

Designed by architect Charles Goodman and reimagined by its architect-owners, this mid-century modern three-bedroom home in Kensington also spent just under a week on the market. Expansive windows and an open floor plan frame treetop and garden views throughout, while high-end touches like a custom oak-and-walnut staircase and a gourmet kitchen elevate the interior. Set on a landscaped hill, the listing has a cedar-fenced yard, pergola, and water feature. There is also a nice little bonus for the new owners: Homeowners in Rock Creek Woods, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, enjoy a 20% tax credit for qualifying exterior work on their homes. 

• Full Listing: 3915 Rickover Road (map) 
• Price: $1.075 million 
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Year Built: 1960
• Days On Market: 6
• Listing Agent: Sophia Hu, Samson Properties

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/under_contract_6_days_in_bethesda_and_kensington/24120.