$1,895,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2015

8206 Thoreau Dr Bethesda, MD 20817

Woodhaven Neighborhood
6 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,285 Sq Ft
8,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Burning Tree Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2025

OPEN TUES, 11:30-1PM! FABULOUS NEW BUILD BY AWARD-WINNING CASTLEWOOD CUSTOM HOMES. 4 FINISHED LEVELS OF LUXURY. GOURMET KITC, LIGHT-FILLED SPACES, 1ST FLR STUDY, AMAZING COVERED PORCH PLUS PATIO AND A TRUE BACK YARD! MASTER SUITE W GENEROUS HIS/HER CLOSETS & SPA-LIKE BATHROOM. 2ND FLR STUDY/HW RM OR POTENTIAL 5TH BR, FIN 3RD LVL W/ADD'TL BED/BATH, PLUS HUGE REC RM. LL W/WET BAR & MORE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Sappenfield

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #574531 Listed on: 08/07/2015

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Derry Haws

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #0225205228

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R90

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Finished Basement
  • Connecting Stairway

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Schools

  • Burning Tree Elementary School
  • Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
  • Walt Whitman High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woodhaven Subdivision, A Perfect 10! Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700631725

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,032

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2015-08-07
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Remarks Public: OPEN TUES, 11:30-1PM! FABULOUS NEW BUILD BY AWARD-WINNING CASTLEWOOD CUSTOM HOMES. 4 FINISHED LEVELS OF LUXURY. GOURMET KITC, LIGHT-FILLED SPACES, 1ST FLR STUDY, AMAZING COVERED PORCH PLUS PATIO AND A TRUE BACK YARD! MASTER SUITE W GENEROUS HIS/HER CLOSETS & SPA-LIKE BATHROOM. 2ND FLR STUDY/HW RM OR POTENTIAL 5TH BR, FIN 3RD LVL W/ADD'TL BED/BATH, PLUS HUGE REC RM. LL W/WET BAR & MORE!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 7285
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7285
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 330.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5728
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1557
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1557
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8206

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type, Cedar
  • Pool Private: No
  • 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: Garage, Attached
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 368.66
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat, Forced Air, Zoned, 90% Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BURNING TREE
  • Middle School: THOMAS W. PYLE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: BURNING TREE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 119700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 563600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Area: 8800
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8800.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: R90

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13874113
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8031.99
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700631725
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5414
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/25/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Sep 18, 2015
Sold by
Castlebuilt Bethesda Llc
Bought by
Sowells David and Sowells Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Sappenfield
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Derry Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,895,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$978,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Weiler Robert L and The Genevieve L Weiler Revocab
Bought by
Castlebuilt Bethesda Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Weiler Robert J and Weiler L G
Bought by
Weiler Genevieve L Tr
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,895,000 Rsi Title Llc
Deed $730,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $824,000 New Conventional
Closed $978,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $2,575,000 0.0% $336 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $2,575,000 +35.9% $336 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $1,895,000 0.0% $260 / Sq Ft
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $260 / 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 $23,719 $1,949,800 $683,500 $1,266,300
2023 $22,518 $1,906,833 $0 $0
2022 $21,062 $1,863,867 $0 $0
2021 $20,477 $1,820,900 $651,000 $1,169,900
2020 $20,477 $1,820,900 $651,000 $1,169,900
2019 $20,433 $1,820,900 $651,000 $1,169,900
2018 $21,203 $1,890,100 $620,000 $1,270,100
2017 $21,361 $1,871,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $1,852,500 $0 $0
2015 $6,845 $683,300 $0 $0
2014 $6,845 $676,333 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Sappenfield

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carolyn Sappenfield

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (240) 353-7601

    9 in this area

    250 Total Sales

    Carolyn Sappenfield
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  • Brittany Allison

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brittany Allison

    Compass

    (301) 461-0084

    2 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Brittany Allison
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  • Peter Allison

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Peter Allison

    Compass

    (301) 996-7125

    32 Total Sales

    Peter Allison
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  • Derry Haws

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Derry Haws

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 285-6702

    9 Total Sales

    Derry Haws
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002364075

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00631725

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20817 Woodhaven

8206 Thoreau Dr, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 8206 Thoreau Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 and is currently priced at $1,895,000, approximately $260 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 8206 Thoreau Dr is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Burning Tree Elementary School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, and Walt Whitman High School.

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