Arlington Road, Edgemoor Lane resurfaced around Maizon Bethesda apartments (Photos)

Is it real, or just a dream? Arlington Road between Edgemoor Lane and Moorland Lane has been in third-world shape for several years, due to damage incurred during the construction of the Maizon Bethesda apartments. But it has finally been resurfaced now that work is wrapping up at the Maizon site. So has Edgemoor Lane alongside the new building.

Signs of future development at prime property across from Bethesda Metro station (Photos)

One of the last single-family home holdouts in the downtown Bethesda central business district happens to sit on one of the most prime pieces of real estate in town. The owner appears to have passed away some years ago, and the estate has just taken significant steps toward redeveloping the property. 4885 Edgemoor Lane sits on a corner with Woodmont Avenue, right across from the Bethesda Metro station.

The estate filed documents on April 21 that allow Equity Residential to represent them, and to proceed with redevelopment of the property. They've also received a preliminary review from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, regarding the environmental conditions of the property, including cataloging trees on site. It is listed as being in the Little Falls watershed.

The Planning Board draft of the Bethesda Downtown Plan suggests a height limit of 150' for the property, but that could change in the final plan when it is passed by the Montgomery County Council. Currently, the property is improved with the single-family home, and a garage. It is surrounded by other high-rises, including The Metropolitan, The Christopher, and The Chase.

View from the steps of
The Christopher

Panoramic view
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4 drug busts in Bethesda, burglary on Montrose Park Pl. + more - Crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on August 28, according to crime data:

Theft. Elm Street at Woodmont Avenue.

Vehicle burglary. 4700 block Bradley Boulevard.

Theft from vehicle. 9200 block E. Parkhill Drive (Parkview).

Vehicle burglary. 5400 block Linden Court (Alta Vista).

Theft. 11400 block Rockville Pike (Pike District).

Theft. Westfield Montgomery Mall.

Drug arrest. 7600 block Democracy Boulevard.

Assault. 6100 block Montrose Road at 8:56 PM.

Burglary. 12000 block Montrose Park Place at 3:14 PM.

Drug arrest. 6400 block Montrose Road.

Theft. 5100 block Parklawn Terrace (Pike District).

Drug arrest. Marion Lane at Moorland Lane at 11:53 PM.

Drug arrest. Exeter Road at Edgemoor Lane at 9:21 PM.

Assault. 11700 block Parklawn Drive at 2:56 PM (Pike District).

48 HOUR CRIME SPIKE IN BETHESDA - BETHESDA CRIME REPORT

Crime report data suggests criminals were busy across Bethesda on Monday and Tuesday of this week.  Incidents included 2 stolen cars, an assault, 2 burglaries and more than 9 thefts.

Here is a list of some of the crimes:

January 7, 2012

Assault, 7200 block of Wisconsin Avenue.

Theft from vehicle, 7600 block of Woodmont Avenue/4804 Edgemoor Lane.

Theft, 10400 block of Fernwood Road.

Theft,  Pooks Hill Road.

Theft, 8600 block of Old Georgetown Road.

Theft, 4900 block of Fairmont Avenue.

Stolen car, 7700 block of Wisconsin Avenue.

Theft from vehicle, 7800 block of Exeter Road.

January 8, 2012

Burglary, 5000 block of Alta Vista Road.

Burglary, 10400 block of Montrose Avenue.

Theft, 8900 block of Bradmoor Drive.

Theft, 4800 block of Bethesda Avenue.

Stolen car, 5000 block of Bradley Boulevard.

Theft, 7000 block of Deep Creek Court.

This is yet another good reminder to lock your home and vehicle. These are almost entirely property crimes, and no robberies/muggings to report the last several weeks - at least as far as reported crimes are concerned.