NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7129 Helmsdale Rd Bethesda, MD 20817

Bannockburn Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,723,000 - $2,037,000

6 Beds
6 Baths
6,144 Sq Ft
$311/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2023

Last sale price $1,650,000 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,004/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bannockburn Elementary School Rated A
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • 4-minute walk to Concord Local Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Classic white brick, New Orleans-style Colonial situated on a 1/2 ac lot in the heart of Bannockburn Estates
Neighborhood. Four finished levels, Sun-filled Embassy size rooms with 3 Fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors. The main level offers a Living room, Dining room, large eat-in kitchen with connection to two cars garage, Family room, and a separate home office with an exercise room/bedroom and a separate entrance. On the upper level is the Master suite with two walk-in closets and an en-suite bath, additional three bedrooms, an oversize linen closet with space plumbed for an extra washer and dryer, and a second full bathroom. The second level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement provides a Fully finished recreation room with a Fireplace, a powder room, and a laundry room with extra storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Branka Sipcic

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #528432 Listed on: 05/19/2023

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Suarez

RLAH @properties License #SP98359526

RLAH @properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned R200

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Bannockburn Elementary School
  • Pyle Middle School
  • Walt Whitman High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bannockburn Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700685977

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,905

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Partially Finished, Daylight, Full, English, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 7063
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6144
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 311.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5544
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 919
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1519
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7129

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN
  • Middle School: PYLE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: PYLE

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R200
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13905.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700685977
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/06/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2011
Sold by
Zeichner Ben and Zeichner Christiane I
Bought by
Sherling Eric L and Sherling Leslie R
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$1,909,506

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$856,000
Outstanding Balance
$571,120
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,351,627
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sherling Eric L $1,070,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sherling Eric L $856,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $1,650,000 -4.3% $269 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 For Sale $1,725,000 -- $281 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,787 $1,296,000 $0 $0
2023 $7,229 $1,243,000 $0 $0
2022 $13,213 $1,190,000 $708,600 $481,400
2021 $13,098 $1,190,000 $708,600 $481,400
2020 $13,098 $1,190,000 $708,600 $481,400
2019 $14,454 $1,316,900 $708,600 $608,300
2018 $14,094 $1,281,533 $0 $0
2017 $13,908 $1,246,167 $0 $0
2016 -- $1,210,800 $0 $0
2015 $11,784 $1,181,700 $0 $0
2014 $11,784 $1,152,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Branka Sipcic

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Branka Sipcic

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 236-0678

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Branka Sipcic
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  • Leslie Suarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Leslie Suarez

    Real Living at Home

    (202) 246-6402

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Leslie Suarez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2093864

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00685977

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20817 Bannockburn

7129 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 7129 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 since 19 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,909,506, approximately $310 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 7129 Helmsdale Rd is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Bannockburn Elementary School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, and Walt Whitman High School.

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