A Mid-Century Neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland
2025 market data: Bright MLS closed sales in FERNWOOD. Includes new construction.
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Fernwood is a mid-century neighborhood in Bethesda with approximately 200 homes built primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s. Centered on Fernwood Road between Democracy Boulevard and Wilson Lane, the community features a mix of split-levels, colonials, ramblers, and cape cods on generous wooded lots, along with newer custom homes built on teardown sites in recent years.
The neighborhood features mature trees and tree-lined streets, with quarter-acre to half-acre lots typical throughout. Ashburton Elementary School sits within the neighborhood on Lone Oak Drive, and the 5.6-acre Fernwood Local Park provides a playground, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a baseball diamond. A Realtor who knows Fernwood can help buyers navigate the range of original homes and newer rebuilds in this established community.
There is no mandatory HOA in Fernwood. The voluntary West Fernwood Citizens Association serves the western portion of the neighborhood, and the Bradley Boulevard Citizens Association covers properties south of Fernwood Road. The Old Georgetown Swim & Tennis Club on Fernwood Road offers a seasonal pool and courts for members.
Fernwood is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. School assignments vary by address within the neighborhood. For current school assignments, visit the MCPS School Assignment Tool.
Some addresses may be assigned to Burning Tree ES, Pyle MS, or Whitman HS. Always verify assignments with MCPS.
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Information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data sourced from Bright MLS; figures reflect closed sales for the calendar year indicated. School assignments are subject to change — verify current boundaries with MCPS. Neighborhood descriptions and boundaries are approximate.