Kensington Real Estate

Kensington Real Estate

Kensington is a town that covers a large area and holds many distinctive communities and neighborhoods. In the Kensington Historic District, you can easily find a variety of distinguished elements which personify the town's history and keep the area tied to the past.

The Town of Kensington was chartered in 1894, but before that time, the land had traded hands and names many times. However, most deeds were linked to the original "Joseph's Park," which was owned by Colonel William Joseph in the later 1600s. The western border of this park is roughly four miles of Rock Creek, from Chevy Chase in the south to beyond Parkwood. The northern limit swings from Rock Creek to the current intersection of Veirs Mill road and Georgia Avenue. Kensington now resides in this northwestern corner of the old Park, which used to be more than six and a half square miles in size.

At the time of the newly established charter, Kensington contained over a dozen subdivisions created in the late 19th century. Currently, the town's postal zone spans a wide area and includes Chevy Chase View, Rock Creek Hills, Kensington Heights, Homewood, Byeford Knolls, Rock Creek Highlands, part of Parkwood, and many others.

Community groups in Kensington set up local events throughout the year. An example of this is the yearly Labor Day Parade and Festival. This celebration usually brings a large attendance of neighbors to the festivities. Libraries and schools also put on various events, and the community theater provides performances at the Town Hall and Cedar Lane Stage. Local newsletters help carry the schedules and information on these events and special activities.

Town of Kensington Website

Kensington Homes for Sale

Looking for Kensington homes for sale? Search our local listings database for access to listings in Kensington and surrounding areas. Whether you want to buy or sell Kensington real estate, you can browse through properties or find a wide variety of real estate resources available on this website.

Kensington Real Estate Agent

As your Kensington real estate expert, Melinda Estridge can assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs. As part of Long and Foster Realtors Bethesda, she can provide you with access to the local listings database and offer her experience and knowledge to make the home buying or selling process easier for you and your family. Contact Melinda Estridge today to get your home search started!