WELCOME TO KENSINGTON

 

Kensington is named after a London district and was the inspiration behind the town’s development. It was a planned Victorian community. The town is known for its Cape Cod and Victorian architecture and brickwork and it’s picturesque park-like setting. This town has virtually no crime, it’s close to DC, shops and parks, and it has excellent . schools .

 

The town is comprised mainly of single family home neighborhoods and sits only 2 miles off the beltway in the northwestern end of the Washington DC metro area along Connecticut Avenue. It has outgrown its reputation as a summer get-a-way for those living in Washington DC and has become a well-established and highly desired suburb for commuters. It is a popular area among business professionals as well as families with school-age children.

 

There is easy access from Kensington  to Metro centers at Forest Glen and Bethesda Medical Center making Kensington a great location for commuters. Thanks to the areas rail commuter MARC train station, on the Brunswick Line, getting to and from the capital is easier than ever. The average one-way commute for Kensington residents takes 32 minutes.

 

 

One of the area’s most prized enterprises is “Antique Row” on Howard Avenue. The West Howard Antique District and art shops have been drawing traffic for more than 30 years and this area is considered a mecca for antique collectors worldwide.

 

Contributing to Kensington’s popularity is the popular weekly Farmers Market hosted each Saturday morning – now year round. Each week residents and visitors flock here looking for bargains and valuable finds.

 According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Kensington, Maryland is $98,939, while the median income of households in Kensington was $123.850. Currently the average listing price for Kensington homes for sale is $646,426. The mean sales price for homes in Kensington MD for Jun 09 to Aug 09 was $450,000.

 

You can expect the real estate listings in Kensington to occupy the mid-range bracket, with prices for homes starting in the mid $400,000s, and the low $200,000's for condos. On the high end, luxurious properties such as those found in the desirable subdivision of Chevy Chase View can be expected to run as high as 2.5M. Homes here feature the finest in classic Cape Cod and Victorian architecture and brickwork, with many buildings in excellent condition dating back to the early 20th century.

 

Think about Kensington MD when considering a Washington DC suburb. You’ll still be “living on the edge” but you’ll now have this peaceful small town to call home.