Offers, if any, due at 12:00 noon on April 1. Classic meets modern ease in Bethesda / Chevy Chase. Location, charm, just steps from the DC line - welcome to 4727 River Road – a beautifully updated Colonial tucked into one of the Nation's Capital's most connected neighborhoods. Just moments from Friendship Heights Metro, this sun-filled three-bedroom, three-bath home delivers timeless curb appeal with a stately brick façade, mature landscaping, and flowering trees lining the property. Inside, rich hardwood floors, arched doorways, and large windows add warmth and character throughout. With enough room for all sorts of friends - two- and four-legged alike - this home was built for both quiet moments at home and grand backyard parties. The gracious living room centers around a gas fireplace – perfect for cozy evenings – while the elegant dining room flows into a fully renovated kitchen, complete with custom cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, and top-of-the-line appliances. Enjoy direct access to the fenced-in backyard, where raised beds brim with culinary herbs and a wide yard welcomes all to unwind. The screened-in porch serves as an all-season extension of the home -- ideal for relaxed mornings, afternoon reading, or sharing stories by moonlight. Upstairs, the airy primary suite offers multiple closets and a freshly renovated en suite bath with a deep soaking tub, classic tile, and thoughtful vintage-inspired finishes. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath completes this level. Above it all, a full-sized attic with dedicated stairs and a finished floor is ready for your vision -- create a fourth bedroom, playroom, or studio. The lower level adds flexibility, with a family room, home office space, a full bath, and private entry. A one-car garage, private driveway, and additional off-street parking make everyday life easy. The large backyard offers incredible potential for future home expansion, recreation, or outdoor entertaining. This meticulously maintained home includes upgraded energy-efficient windows, a new attic fan, and a high-capacity washer. All just steps to Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, dining, retail, parks, and the Capital Crescent Trail. Zoned for Westbrook Elementary, Westland MS, and B-CC HS, and close to top private schools. 4727 River Road offers the best of Brookdale living – location, community, and a home that grows with you.
Sold
$1,057,000
4727 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
3beds
2,156sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,891 sqft lot
$1,061,800 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 29, 2025 at 05:59pm
Listed by:
Dana Rice 202-669-6908,
Compass
Bought with:
Mark Meyerdirk
Urban Brokers, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2165248

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Lower
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,891 sqft
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Flood Plain, Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700644944
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Orchardale
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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