CARDEROCK SPRINGS

Mid-Century Modern Charm Meets Convenience

Tucked into the wooded hills of Bethesda in Montgomery County, Carderock Springs is a premier example of mid-century modern “situated modernism” in the Washington DC region. Developed between 1962 and 1966, this historic district includes approximately 275 MCM homes on gently sloping half‑acre lots arranged along winding roads and cul-de-sacs that follow the natural terrain. The neighborhood was honored with listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, recognizing its architectural integrity and thoughtful integration with the landscape.

Visionary developer Edmund Bennett partnered with the prominent D.C. architectural firm Keyes, Lethbridge & Condon to bring Carderock Springs to life, offering diverse floor plans that emphasized clean horizontal lines, cathedral ceilings, large glass walls, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Each home was sited deliberately to respond to its lot’s topography - an early sustainable design ethos - and built in harmony with the wooded setting rather than reshaping it. Bennett’s marketing materials highlighted features like skylights, low overhangs, and modern materials - never even mentioning “modern” - yet today these homes are prized for their purity of mid-century style.

Today, Carderock Springs remains a well-preserved mid-century modern enclave in the DMV, celebrated for its harmonious blend of architecture and nature, friendly community, and robust residents’ association. The neighborhood features a private Swim & Tennis Club, organized social events like campouts and potlucks, and an active Architectural Review Committee ensuring any renovations honor the original modernist character and covenants. Convenient to downtown Bethesda and D.C., and backed by top-rated Fairfax County schools, Carderock Springs continues to draw those seeking timeless modern design, conservation-minded living, and community engagement in Montgomery County, MD.