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9908 Dickens Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814

4beds
2baths
1,960sqft
$935,000
$477price/sqft
$6,147/moest. monthly cost
$245,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial nestled in the heart of Bethesda, one of Maryland’s most sought-after communities. This inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and timeless character throughout. The spacious layout offers comfortable living with a two-story addition, generously sized bedrooms, a partially finished basement with newly renovated office (2025), and a deck and large screened-in porch (2021) overlooking mature trees and a gorgeous curved stone wall in the back. Other recent improvements include a new furnace (2026), water heater (2024), and the addition of a walk-in closet and a 2-car driveway (2017). The home also features two laundry rooms, upstairs and down. Ideally located just minutes from premier shopping, dining, parks and everyday conveniences, you’ll enjoy easy access to everything Bethesda has to offer. Close walking distance to Fleming Park, the Capital Crescent bike trail and Wildwood Manor Swimming Pool, and walkable to Wildwood shopping center / Balducci’s, Grosvenor Metro / Strathmore Music Hall and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA. Very convenient to 495 /270. This home is part of a highly desirable and affluent neighborhood, known for its excellent vibrant atmosphere and strong sense of community.

Getting Around

32
WalkingCar-Dependent
44
TransitSome Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
9/10
9/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 560

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 200
  • Finished area above ground: 1,760

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Central,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Other,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,320
  • Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 160700598675
  • Zoning: R60
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,100 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties

Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,727$56,724
Home Insurance *$218$2,616
Property Taxes $921$11,052
Electricity $281$3,374
Total$6,147$73,764
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$210,754/yr
40% on housing$184,410/yr
45% on housing$163,920/yr

Maryland FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 678Commercial: 44
Total Premiums$854,000
Total Exposure$326.56M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.5%
15.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$477This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 20814$369
Montgomery County$281

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 20814$429
Montgomery County$318

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Price change$899,000
2026-07-09Listed for sale$935,000
2006-10-12Sold$595,000
2003-08-13Sold$435,521
1995-12-26Sold$48,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKevin Wolohan
BrokerageSamson Properties

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