The home you've been waiting for! Welcome to this beautiful and bright colonial tucked away in the highly sought-after Bradmoor neighborhood. Just minutes from downtown Bethesda, this home has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded to combine old charm and spacious, modern living. Offering four to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms spanning nearly 3,500 square feet with amazing curb appeal, this home is the perfect 10! Upon entering the formal living room, you're greeted by a cozy and inviting atmosphere, complete with a wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth and character to the space. Make your way to the back of the home where you’ll find the completely renovated open-concept kitchen/family room. The spacious and updated kitchen is perfect for both cooking and entertaining, with a large, sunny, eat-in area as well as counter seating. The abundance of oversized windows floods the kitchen with natural light, while French doors lead from the kitchen to the back deck, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The built-in desk, large mud room with cubbies, separate laundry room, and main floor powder room provide the utmost convenience. Make your way to the formal dining room, connected to the kitchen by a useful Butler’s pantry, complete with a bar and walk-in-pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors and plantation shutters throughout complete this incredible main floor. Continue upstairs to find the huge primary suite with tranquil green views and a large nook perfect for a home office or workout space. Enjoy two spacious walk-in closets, a linen closet, and a beautifully updated primary bathroom with fun tile floors, dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate water closet. Storage space abounds on this floor with multiple hall linen closets and three additional bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet. The hall bath offers two sinks/vanities as well as a separate toilet space with a tub/shower combination. The basement level features tons of versatile space with abundant natural light and even more storage. Enjoy two individual recreation rooms separated by French doors, or use one for a guest or au pair suite. Downstairs you’ll also find the third full bathroom providing utmost convenience for guests. Additional features of the home include a one-car garage and a long driveway with space for multiple cars, as well as a perfectly sized backyard. Located on a large, flat lot in the Whitman School District, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!
Sold for $1,540,000 on 09/22/23
$1,540,000
8509 Hempstead Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817
5beds
3,498sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,160 Square Feet Lot
$1,694,500 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$6,257 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 22, 2023 at 07:52am
Listed by:
Carolyn Sappenfield 240-353-7601,
RE/MAX Realty Services,
Listing Team: The Carolyn Homes Team
Bought with:
Kristin Gerlach, 58315
Gerlach real estate, inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2103072

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1020
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,498
- Total interior livable area: 3,498 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,478
- Finished area below ground: 1,020
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Off Street, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,160 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700586757
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Bradmoor
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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