Buying & selling in Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase is a cluster of historic, tree-lined communities straddling the DC–Maryland line in southern Montgomery County, just east of Bethesda and north of NW DC. Expect a market of gracious early-20th-century homes near Friendship Heights, plus condos and co-ops at the Metro. Kelly Balmer has represented buyers and sellers across the Chevy Chase area for 13+ years, and prices and negotiates every home personally.
Chevy Chase at a glance
Chevy Chase sits right at the DC line in southern Montgomery County, with the Red Line at Friendship Heights and Bethesda putting downtown DC roughly 10–15 minutes away. Connecticut and Wisconsin Avenues are its main spines, and it borders both downtown Bethesda and the close-in neighborhoods of Northwest DC.
It was one of America's original streetcar suburbs — laid out by the Chevy Chase Land Company more than a century ago — and that heritage shows: mature tree canopy, gracious period homes, and a settled, established feel. Walkable retail and dining cluster around Friendship Heights, while the residential streets just beyond stay green and tree-lined.
Neighborhoods Kelly knows
"Chevy Chase" is really several distinct municipalities and neighborhoods, each with its own character:
- Chevy Chase Village — the historic, grand original section of stately homes laid out by the Chevy Chase Land Company.
- Town of Chevy Chase & Sections 3 & 5 — the Town (the former Section 4) and the separately incorporated Village of Chevy Chase Sections 3 and 5: established residential municipalities of classic homes.
- Martin's Additions — a small, walkable municipality of charming homes near the Brookville Road shops.
- Chevy Chase View, North Chevy Chase & Rollingwood — leafy pockets of mid-century homes a little further north along Connecticut Avenue and east toward Rock Creek Park.
- Friendship Heights — condos and co-ops for buyers who want lock-and-leave living steps from Metro and retail.
Note that Chevy Chase, DC — just across the line — is a separate DC neighborhood with its own taxes and schools. If you're weighing the Maryland and DC sides, ask Kelly; she's licensed in both.
School assignments
School assignments depend on the address. Most Chevy Chase, MD addresses fall in the Montgomery County Public Schools Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) cluster; some northern addresses fall in the Walter Johnson cluster, and several private schools are nearby. Because attendance boundaries are set by address and can change, confirm the current assignment for any specific home with Montgomery County Public Schools; Kelly verifies current zoning for every client as part of the search.
The market & what to expect
Chevy Chase is a market of historic homes spread across several small municipalities, with condos concentrated at Friendship Heights. For buyers, that rewards being financing-ready and decisive; for sellers, presentation and pricing of a distinctive period home matter enormously — the difference between a good and a great result is usually the preparation done before listing.
County-wide, Montgomery County's median sold price was $656,000 in July 2026, and the average time on market was 30 days (Source: GCAAR via MoCoShow). That is a county figure, not a Chevy Chase one — Chevy Chase sits at the upper end of that county range, and its pricing runs on its own home types and lot sizes; ask Kelly for current comparables.
Rather than lean on a county-wide figure, Kelly will give you the current picture for your specific block and home. Start with the buyer's guide or the seller's guide to see how she runs the process, or estimate a payment with the mortgage calculator.
Why work with Kelly in Chevy Chase
Kelly Balmer is a Vice President at Compass and a partner in the Mollaan Babbington Group, with $130M+ sold and a Best-of-Zillow, 5.0-star record across 130+ client reviews. Having worked the DC, Maryland and Virginia markets for more than 13 years, Kelly handles every deal personally — no handoffs to a junior team.
In a market built on distinctive historic homes and block-by-block nuance, that senior, hands-on representation is exactly what gets results.
Vice President & Partner, Mollaan Babbington Group at Compass · Licensed in DC · MD · VA
Chevy Chase buyers & sellers ask
Is Chevy Chase a good place to buy a home?
For many buyers, yes — Chevy Chase pairs a short Red Line commute to DC, historic streetcar-suburb character, and a tightly held housing stock. The trade-off is cost and supply, so it rewards buyers who are clear on priorities and well-prepared.
How much does a home in Chevy Chase cost?
It spans a wide range, from Friendship Heights condos and co-ops to detached period homes in the Village, Town and Sections. What drives price is home type and location: condos and co-ops at the Friendship Heights Metro sit at one end, early-20th-century detached homes in the Village, Town and Sections at the other, and the incorporated municipalities carry their own small property-tax levies. Ask Kelly for current Chevy Chase comparables — she pulls them fresh for every client.
What's the difference between Chevy Chase, MD and Chevy Chase, DC?
They sit side by side but in different jurisdictions. The Maryland side is in Montgomery County (county property taxes — plus a small municipal levy in the incorporated Village, Town and Sections — and MCPS schools); Chevy Chase, DC is a District neighborhood with DC taxes and DCPS/charter options. Home styles overlap, but taxes, schools and process differ. Kelly is licensed in both and can compare them honestly for your situation.
How do the different parts of Chevy Chase differ?
The Village, Town and Sections are incorporated municipalities with their own small property-tax levies and services; Martin's Additions is a compact walkable municipality by the Brookville Road shops; Rollingwood and North Chevy Chase are unincorporated or later-incorporated pockets to the east and north; Friendship Heights is the condo and retail hub at the Metro. School assignments are set by address — check any home on the MCPS School Assignment Tool.
Do I need a local agent to buy or sell in Chevy Chase?
It helps significantly. With multiple municipalities, historic homes, and pricing that varies block to block, a senior local agent who negotiates personally — as Kelly does — can be the difference between a good outcome and a great one.
Let's find your right home.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just want an honest read on the market, the next move starts with a conversation. Kelly answers personally.