A downtown Bethesda lot that has been vacant, at best - and an eyesore at worst - for nearly a decade has now changed hands. 8011 Norfolk Avenue had been touted as the future site of The Claiborne, a boutique condominium property, since 2016. The project repeatedly stalled out, with the last attempt to revive it taking place a full three years ago. At that time, the project's approval from Montgomery County had expired.
Rock Creek Property Group has acquired the site, and is now going to explore its options, citing potential uses to include residential, commercial, or office. The new-construction condo market has all but collapsed in downtown Bethesda since The Claiborne was first announced. Nobody is building them. The last successful condo project was The Cheval, which was delivered by Duball, LLC in 2018.
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I knew that the Tia Queta site was separate, but I didn't realize that the southernmost property on that block wasn't part of the site. I wonder if the new developer will try to acquire both.
Thank goodness. Lots like this should never be allowed to stay vacant or undeveloped for a decade.
Steamers before Montgomery County moribund failed nightlife initiative. Eyesore for sure. Very valuable dirt just sitting there.
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