New Price Improvement. Great buy with over 5,100 sq ft in the Whitman district. Updated sun-filled contemporary home in tranquil, tree-lined Persimmon Tree. This 6-bedroom 4-bath house has been fully updated and offers an open floor plan that’s perfect for entertaining. The home has ample spaces for indoor and outdoor enjoyment, including a dining room and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a large deck that overlooks the serene wooded lot. A beautifully updated kitchen features a cozy banquette and side deck for enjoying a morning coffee. With stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and plenty of storage, it’s the ideal gourmet chef's kitchen. The large family room, complete with a fireplace and modern built in bar, leads to a sunroom with backyard access and a basketball court. The primary bedroom has a wall of windows, private deck and large updated walk-in closet, as well as a recently-renovated primary bathroom. There are 3 additional bedrooms with generous closets upstairs, plus an updated modern hall bath, and office space with built ins. On the main floor, there is a sunny bedroom and gorgeous new full bath. The updated lower-level basement holds 2 additional bedrooms, an updated full bath, plenty of space for a home gym or rec room, and a 2-car garage. This home is move-in ready with hardwood floors and freshly-painted exterior. Walk to the C&O canal & Cabin John restaurants. Just minutes to downtown Bethesda, and an easy commute to MD, DC and VA.
Sold for $1,495,138 on 05/16/25
$1,495,138
8409 Carlynn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
6beds
5,113sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,490,400 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$6,792 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 17, 2025 at 02:25am
Listed by:
Liz Abele 202-550-3222,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Alex Schindlbeck
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2165654

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
Bedroom 6
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 6
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Study
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, Built-in Features, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, 2 Story Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,371
- Total interior livable area: 5,113 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,732
- Finished area below ground: 1,381
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Play Equipment, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160701692023
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Congressional Country Club Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- Services included: Snow Removal
- Association name: PERSIMMON TREE HOA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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