(Virtual staging shows your buyers the varied possible layouts!) Welcome to this turn-key and light flooded special unit that has been thoughtfully renovated to perfection! A rare two bedroom PLUS den -- ideal as an office or use as a 3rd bedroom with custom glass barn doors. One of the largest floor plans in the desirable, friendly and well managed Kenwood Condominiums -- with 1,467 square feet of move-in ready living space. Unit 1217 has new flooring, fresh neutral paint, a renovated white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and island seating. The open floor plan is ideal for how we live today with the kitchen flowing into the dining room with a chandelier and open to the expansive living room and out to the patio with long -range views for relaxing and dining al fresco. Down the hall, past the linen closet to the renovated full bath with classic subway tile, new vanity and lighting and tub and on to the first expansive bedroom with never-walked on new carpet, large closet and picture window overlooking the grassy grounds. The primary bedroom delivers so much space, -- also brand new carpet and a large walk-in closet with custom storage/shelving and a fully renovated white and pristine en suite bath with marble topped vanity, new on-trend lighting, and walk-in shower with niche shelving. Updated laundry rooms are conveniently located on each floor; there is extra storage for the unit on the B Level (#1217). The building also has an on-site fitness center and The Kenwood Room for use by residents for parties -- complete with a big screen television, plenty of table seating and standing room, bathrooms, and a kitchen. Out the door experience numerous amenities: an oversized in-ground pool and deck, scenic grounds, picnic and grilling areas, and leafy promenade. Located in a prime Bethesda location near the newly developing Westbard Square and walkable to the Whole Foods and the shops and conveniences in Kenwood Station like Sarah's Handmade ice cream, Ledo's Pizza and Georgetown Bagels. Easy access to both Downtown Bethesda and Friendship Heights with Metro access and popular shopping, dining, movie theatre, boutiques, and more. The Capital Crescent Trail is close by for biking, walking or running. Commuter routes nearby including I-495, Wisconsin and Connecticut Avenues; the Metro Bus stop is out the front door on River Rd. and Reagan Airport is just 10 miles away and Dulles is 21 miles. Welcome home to a turn-key condo that checks ALL the boxes!
Under contract
$455,000
5101 River Rd APT 1217, Bethesda, MD 20816
2beds
1,467sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1969
-- sqft lot
$446,500 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$1,365/mo HOA
What's special
Classic subway tileRenovated white kitchenLarge walk-in closetCustom glass barn doorsLarge closetLeafy promenadeLong-range views
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 05:18am
Listed by:
LISA RESCH 202-236-9527,
Compass (301) 298-1001,
Co-Listing Agent: Dana Rice 202-669-6908,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2166388

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Office
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Elevator, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Upgraded Countertops, Cedar Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,467
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Basement, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Assigned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Assigned Parking, Assigned Space #: C-104
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Play Area, Storage
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Street
Lot
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160701962337
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Combination
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: The Kenwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Laundry, Party Room, Picnic Area, Pool, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Security
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Electricity, Maintenance Structure, Fiber Optics Available, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Laundry, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool(s), Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA name: The Kenwood
- Condo and coop fee: $1,365 monthly
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $408,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,725
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Condominium
- Road surface type: Paved
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