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Sold for $1,250,000 on 12/15/23
  • $1,250,000

    7205 Macarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816

    4beds
    2,068sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $1,341,300 Zestimate®
    $604/sqft
    $4,742 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Offers, if any, are due Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Serenely nestled in the heart of the close-knit Potomac Overlook neighborhood of Bethesda lies a spacious, unique, and contemporary diamond in the rough. Perfect for those who understand art, design, space, light, and perhaps the supreme satisfaction of zigging while others zag. Designed and built by prolific and accomplished architects, this home beckons to the whimsy and wonder in all of us. Striking period details, such as light-filled rooms with oversized windows, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood floors. The expansive, nearly half-acre lot allows for renovation opportunities to take advantage of winter views of the Potomac River. Offering an abundance of natural light with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, this well-built 2,616 SF home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two fireplaces, and generous room sizes. Additional highlights include private drive, oversized carport, and wrap-around balcony. 7205 MacArthur Boulevard is sited in the ideal location for the nature lover -- close to the hiking, biking and walking trails of the C&O Canal, Glen Echo Park, Cabin John and kayaking on the Potomac River. This historic designation of the Potomac Overlook community. embodies the distinctive characteristics associated with situated modernism and contemporary-styled architecture.Inbounds for blue ribbon Montgomery County schools: Wood Acres Elementary, Pyle Middle and Whitman High schools serve the neighborhood. Best news of all? Mohican Hills Pool membership is transferable to the new owner. Welcome home to this contemporary, hidden gem. An architecturally significant community known for its celebrated collection of mid-century modern homes offers residents a tight-knit, cozy neighborhood nestled under mature tree-top canopies and distant Potomac River views. The builders and architects utilized the existing topography in the positioning of each house to provide views of the Potomac River valley and add a sense of privacy. At the same time, the topography allowed the homes to be experienced from multiple perspectives as several sides of each dwelling could be seen from different vantage points throughout the neighborhood. Steps to the C&O Canal towpath and the natural beauty of the Potomac, as well as the arts and culture of Glen Echo Park nearby. Conveniently located just minutes to downtown Bethesda, Friendship Heights, NW D.C. and major commuting routes, Potomac Overlook’s supreme location is close to everything while providing a secluded retreat for its residents.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 18, 2023 at 03:25am

    Listed by:

    Dana Rice 202-669-6908,

    Compass,

    Co-Listing Agent: Brian Myles 240-472-6060,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Melissa Bernstein, 651724

    RLAH @properties

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2112302MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 1238
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Family Room Off Kitchen
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,616
    • Total interior livable area: 2,068 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,378
    • Finished area below ground: 690

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Driveway, Private, Attached Carport
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Balcony
    • Pool features: Community
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods, River
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River
    Lot
    • Size: 0.46 Acres
    • Features: No Thru Street, Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 160700507385
    • Zoning: R90
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Slab
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Bethesda
    • Subdivision: Glen Echo Heights

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    Services availability
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