Sold for $1,270,000
$1,270,000
8909 Melwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
4beds
2,154sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,867 Square Feet Lot
$1,250,600 Zestimate®
$590/sqft
$4,890 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,250,600
$1.14M - $1.36M
$4,890/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
New Listing! SHOWING BY APPT! Open Sun 3/30, 10:30am-12noon....Picture perfect, four-bedroom Colonial featuring ideal flow, a gorgeous island kitchen (2020), fabulous family room, versatile lower level beautifully reimagined (2021) and wonderful yard. The MAIN LEVEL features: Spacious LIVING ROOM with wood-burning fireplace / DINING AREA open to bright, renovated island Kitchen (2020) / Eat-in, island KITCHEN with sleek countertops, pretty backsplash, ample cabinet storage, undercabinet lights, and fully equipped with stainless steel KitchenAid appliances / Cheerful FAMILY ROOM with French doors to patio and garden / Nicely appointed POWDER ROOM discreetly located off hallway / The UPPER LEVEL highlights include: PRIMARY BEDROOM with large, customized closet and renovated FULL BATHROOM (2015) with frameless glass shower, attractive stone and tile, custom millwork, and medicine cabinet / SECOND BEDROOM with large closet / THIRD BEDROOM with closet storage / Renovated FULL BATHROOM (2015) off hallway with attractive tile floor, sink vanity and bathtub / FOURTH BEDROOM with spacious closet / The LOWER LEVEL has: Cheerful RECREATION ROOM / Renovated FULL BATHROOM with generous cabinet storage / Versatile BONUS ROOM makes a great OFFICE and/or HOME GYM - you decide! / LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM with extra fridge, shelving, hot water heater (2021) and full-size clothes washer/dryer (2021) / Enjoy the lush FRONT and BACK yards with abundant greenspace, privacy fence, and attractive PATIO (installed 2015) perfect for al fresco entertaining with festive lighting (2023) / UPGRADES, FEATURES & DESIGN NOTES: recessed lights (2020); plantation shutters; hardwood floors; three exterior doors replaced; LL full bathroom newly added; HVAC system reconfigured and dual zone added (2021) and two Nest thermostats; install back fence (2018) and front fence (2016); install new garden and trash sheds (2020); chimney re-lined, re-pointed and re-flashed; foam insulation added to attic and crawlspace (2016); custom window treatments (2015); crown molding added to lower level (2021) / All of this...and located in coveted HILLMEAD. Enjoy the best of all worlds with proximity to downtown Bethesda, public transportation, and key commuter routes...yet offering its residents lush surroundings with a neighborhood feel and plenty of community spirit. SHOWING BY APPT
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 07:48am
Listed by:
Kathleen McGrath 202-276-1235,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Jen Angotti
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2170204
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 667
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,521
- Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,854
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,867 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700596552
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Hillmead
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $1,270,000+1.7%$590/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$580/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+63.3%$580/sqft |
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| 11/7/2013 | Sold | $765,000+198.4%$355/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/1995 | Sold | $256,334$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,813 +3% | $847,833 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $9,527 +4.8% | $827,600 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $9,092 +9.8% | $789,100 +5.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20817
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bradley Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Pyle
- High: Walt Whitman
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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