8001 Woodmont: $194M sale secured for trophy multifamily asset in Maryland

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2025 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $194 million sale of 8001 Woodmont, a 322-unit trophy multifamily asset with 19,452 SF of premier retail space in Bethesda, Maryland.

JLL worked on behalf of the seller, JBG Smith Properties. The buyer was Peterson Companies.

Delivered in 2021 to LEED Gold standards, 8001 Woodmont offers a luxury living experience with large average unit sizes, high-end finishes and an unmatched amenity package. The complex features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as ground-floor retail anchored by Trader Joe's. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-inspired rooftop terrace, outdoor pool and 24/7 concierge service.

8001 Woodmont offers unparalleled access to the Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line) and the future Purple Line, while also being just minutes from Washington, D.C. The community sits in the heart of Bethesda's vibrant live-work-play environment, surrounded by over 13 million square feet of office space and premier retail destinations within Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row.

Bethesda continues to be a thriving submarket with exceptional demographics, a highly educated workforce and proximity to major employers including NIH, Walter Reed and Marriott International's headquarters. The area's strong fundamentals and high barriers to entry make it an attractive investment submarket.

JLL Capital Market’s Investment and Sales Advisory team representing the seller was led by Managing Director Robert Jenkins, Managing Director Bret Thompson and Director Andrew Gemma.

"The sale of 8001 Woodmont demonstrates the continued strong investor interest in high-quality multifamily assets in Bethesda," said Jenkins. "This property's strategic location in downtown Bethesda, coupled with its best-in-class amenities and strong performance, make it a standout investment in today's market."

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JBG SMITH owns, operates and develops mixed-use properties concentrated in amenity-rich, Metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC, most notably National Landing, that they believe have long-term growth potential and appeal to residential, office and retail tenants. Through an intense focus on placemaking, JBG SMITH cultivates vibrant, highly amenitized, walkable neighborhoods throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Approximately 75.0% of JBG SMITH's holdings are in the National Landing submarket in Northern Virginia, which is anchored by four key demand drivers: Amazon's headquarters; Virginia Tech's $1 billion Innovation Campus; proximity to the Pentagon; and their placemaking initiatives and public infrastructure improvements. JBG SMITH's dynamic portfolio currently comprises 12.5 million square feet of multifamily, office and retail assets at share, 98% of which are Metro-served. It also maintains a development pipeline encompassing 8.9 million square feet of mixed-use, primarily multifamily, development opportunities. JBG SMITH is committed to the operation and development of green, smart and healthy buildings and plans to maintain carbon neutral operations annually. For more information on JBG SMITH please visit www.jbgsmith.com.

As one of the largest privately-owned real estate development companies in the D.C. region, Peterson Companies consistently delivers some of the area’s most exciting mixed-use retail, residential and commercial destinations. Over the past 60 years, Peterson has created such exceptional landmarks as National Harbor, Downtown Silver Spring, Fair Lakes and Fairfax Corner. With a proven ability to move quickly on opportunities to reshape and enhance local communities, the company creates vibrant residential and business districts that benefit all who live and work in their region. For more information about the Peterson Companies, please visit www.petersoncos.com.