6505 River Road

Bethesda, MD
$ 1,850,000 Beds 4 Baths 3.5 Sq 4,138
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Tucked away on a quiet, private road just off River Rd, in the heart of Bethesda's Locust Ridge, this custom brick home is the kind of home you don't want to rush through. You'll feel it the second you walk in: a two-story foyer, 10-foot+ ceilings, rich moldings, and a staircase that makes an entrance. This is a house built for gathering, and it shows in every room. Herringbone hardwood runs from the entry through the dining room, where hand-painted mural walls and a vaulted, window-wrapped ceiling turn an ordinary dinner into something special. Just off that, a library with custom built-ins leads into a second sitting room with space for a pool table, perfect for game night or a quiet spot to disappear with a book. The family room, breakfast room, and kitchen all open through French doors to the deck, so summer mornings and weekend get-togethers flow naturally between indoors and out. The kitchen itself is bathed in skylight, bright at any hour of the day. Two wood-burning fireplaces keep the home cozy, one right in the primary suite, which feels like its own private escape with a Jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms and two full baths. Downstairs, there's room to build out a home gym, a flex space, and a workshop big enough to become whatever you need it to be, studio, office, hobby space, you name it. Outside, it's all wrapped in privacy: a wood-lined 0.23-acre lot, a stone garden path, brick front steps, and an attached four-car garage. BONUS - it's zoned for Walt Whitman High School. Homes like this, with this much craftsmanship and character, don't come up often in Locust Ridge. Come see it for yourself and discover what it really means to Love Being Home.

ACTIVE

  • Price
  • $ 1,850,000
  • City
  • Bethesda
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • MONTGOMERY
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.23 Acres
  • Zip
  • 20817
  • Sqr Footage
  • 4,138
  • Year Built
  • 1986
  • Taxes
  • $ 18861
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • MDMC2244238
Listed By: Kara Chaffin Donofrio with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - 4102633400;
Data Source: Bright MLS

Features

General

Living Area 4138
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central,90% Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Possession Immediate
Appliances Dishwasher,Disposal,Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator,Cooktop,Oven - Double,Built-In Microwave
Zoning R90
Garage Spaces 2.00
Patio/Porch Features Deck(s)
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Brick
School District MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Year Built 1986
Levels 3
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Electric
Accessibility None
County MONTGOMERY
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name LOCUST RIDGE
Garage Y/N Yes
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Transportation Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Full Baths 3
Status ACTIVE
Directions See GPS
City BETHESDA
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 10012.00
Tax Assessed Value 1640300.0
Tax Annual Amount 18861.0
Home Warranty Y/N Yes
Property Condition Very Good
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N No
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 482.02
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Total SQFT 5981
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Legal Subdivision LOCUST RIDGE
Tax Lot 9

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Breakfast Area,Kitchen - Island,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Open
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Partially Finished
Flooring Solid Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 2
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 3838
Half Baths 1
Central Air Y/N Yes
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 300
Room Type Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Office,Recreation Room,Workshop,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT 1843
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 4
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 4
Bathrooms Half Main Level 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 3
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 3
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 3.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 3
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Pool No Pool
Parking Features Circular Driveway
Water Source Public
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Features Garage - Front Entry
Type of Parking Attached Garage
Land Use Code R
Foundation Details Block
Water View Y/N No
Lot Size Acres 0.23
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No
Door Features French
Land Assessed Value 768800.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No
# of Attached Garage Spaces 2

Room Details

Bathroom 2 Upper 1
Bathroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 2 Upper 1 Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 4 Upper 1
Dining Room Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Family Room Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Foyer Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Kitchen Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Library Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Living Room Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Office Main Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Primary Bathroom Upper 1
Primary Bedroom Upper 1 Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Recreation Room Lower 1
Workshop Lower 1

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Columbia, MD office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/8/2026 Listed $1,900,000
9/17/2026 3% - $1,850,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 20817

Price
AVG $2.55M
$1.85M
Taxes
AVG $16,828
$18,861
Year Built
AVG 1992
1986
Visits
AVG 574
139
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6505 River Road Bethesda, MD is a Single Family Home for sale at $1850000 with 4138 sqft and a lot size of 0.23 Acres Acre(s). 6505 River Road Bethesda has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1986. The property's zip code is 20817 which is in Bethesda, MD

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