NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8304 Thoreau Dr Bethesda, MD 20817

Woodhaven Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,252,000 - $1,670,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,714 Sq Ft
$408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2022

Last sale price $1,200,000 $323 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,301/month

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Burning Tree Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Storybook Stone (three sides!) Colonial, with easy access to everywhere! In 'Tudors, Tall Trees and An Echo of Old England Near Downtown Bethesda', The Washington Post writes, "When you turn onto Woodhaven Boulevard, the heart of the Woodhaven neighborhood in Bethesda, you’re immediately transported to an idyllic country town in England. Well-tended gardens surround gorgeous Tudor houses that line the street in a quiet display of stone and timber. The scene is like something you might encounter in a fairy tale. Towering oak, maple and beech trees shade streets named after American poets — Poe, Thoreau, Alcott — adding to the charm....developer Philip Dein began building Woodhaven in 1936 with the intent of re-creating a classic English village. Dein was so attached to his vision that he lived in the neighborhood in different Tudors...." Appreciate the garden from the screened-in porch, stroll the charming neighborhood, contemplate nature from the window-ensconced office and enjoy old world charm in the 'urban country'! Conveys with AHS Complete Warranty, As Is condition, pre-inspections welcome.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Wolf

Gerlach real estate, inc. License #0225269562 Listed on: 06/10/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Carlson

Compass License #SP200204766

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,757

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R90

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Improved Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear and Side Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by PHILLIP DEIN
  • Woodhaven Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot P12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700629892

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,757

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2022-06-11
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Storybook Stone (three sides!) Colonial, with easy access to everywhere! In 'Tudors, Tall Trees and An Echo of Old England Near Downtown Bethesda', The Washington Post writes, "When you turn onto Woodhaven Boulevard, the heart of the Woodhaven neighborhood in Bethesda, you’re immediately transported to an idyllic country town in England. Well-tended gardens surround gorgeous Tudor houses that line the street in a quiet display of stone and timber. The scene is like something you might encounter in a fairy tale. Towering oak, maple and beech trees shade streets named after American poets — Poe, Thoreau, Alcott — adding to the charm....developer Philip Dein began building Woodhaven in 1936 with the intent of re-creating a classic English village. Dein was so attached to his vision that he lived in the neighborhood in different Tudors...." Appreciate the garden from the screened-in porch, stroll the charming neighborhood, contemplate nature from the window-ensconced office and enjoy old world charm in the 'urban country'! Conveys with AHS Complete Warranty, As Is condition, pre-inspections welcome.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Den, Sun/Florida Room, Storage Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Full, Improved
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 4333
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3714
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 524.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2476
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 619
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1857
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8304

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • 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
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BURNING TREE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 350200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 675800.00
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8250.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R90
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: PHILLIP DEIN

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13928186
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11757.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700629892
  • Tax Lot: P12
  • Tax Page Number: 0215
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3095
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 10/31/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2022
Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Aland D Maness Revocable Trust
Bought by
Sher Scott A and Sher Daphna R
Seller's Agent
Joan Wolf
Gerlach real estate, inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Carlson
Compass
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-19.95%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,515,234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$315,234
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,078,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,033,046
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,188

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2018
Sold by
Maness Alan Dean and Maness Alan D
Bought by
Maness Alan D and Pettenati Jeanne K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1996
Sold by
L George L and L Beck M
Bought by
Maness Alan D and Pettenati Jeanne K
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Sher Scott A $1,200,000 National Capital Title
Maness Alan D -- None Available
Maness Alan D $445,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sher Scott A $1,078,800
Previous Owner Maness Alan D $276,800
Previous Owner Maness Alan Dean $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $323 / Sq Ft
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $350 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $1,399,000 -6.7% $377 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $404 / 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
2025 $12,542 $687,067 $687,067 --
2024 $12,542 $675,800 $675,800 $0
2023 $12,410 $1,016,100 $0 $0
2022 $8,110 $1,006,200 $0 $0
2021 $10,581 $996,300 $643,600 $352,700
2020 $10,856 $971,667 $0 $0
2019 $10,272 $947,033 $0 $0
2018 $9,987 $922,400 $613,000 $309,400
2017 $10,328 $916,933 $0 $0
2016 -- $911,467 $0 $0
2015 $8,643 $906,000 $0 $0
2014 $8,643 $880,733 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joan Wolf

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joan Wolf

    Gerlach real estate, inc.

    (301) 252-8088

    2 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Joan Wolf
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  • Kevin Carlson

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kevin Carlson

    Compass

    (202) 925-1362

    1 in this area

    158 Total Sales

    Kevin Carlson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2051656

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00629892

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20817 Woodhaven

8304 Thoreau Dr, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 8304 Thoreau Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 since 10 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,515,234, approximately $407 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 8304 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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