$1,086,000
SOLD JUN 14, 2013

8501 River Rock Terrace Bethesda, MD 20817

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Bannockburn Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2022

Stunning updated, contemporary home located on a hillside with wooded vista. Open floor plan and large windows throughout. Three level living with spacious rooms. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open kitchen/family room, large formal dining room and expansive living room . Large master bedroom suite with wrap around deck. Laundry room, utility room 4 decks, 2 car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish McKenna

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #599492 Listed on: 05/02/2013

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marlene Aisenberg

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SP98368606

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,686

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RE2

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Congressional Country Club Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160701692637
  • $290 Front Foot Fee per year

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,686

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Remarks Public: Stunning updated, contemporary home located on a hillside with wooded vista. Open floor plan and large windows throughout. Three level living with spacious rooms. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open kitchen/family room, large formal dining room and expansive living room . Large master bedroom suite with wrap around deck. Laundry room, utility room 4 decks, 2 car garage
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Daylight, Full, Full, Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8501

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 3
  • Lower Level 1 Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 368.67
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 465900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 419200.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Size Area: 13160
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13160.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2013
  • Zoning: RE2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13930796
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10686.07
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160701692637
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3600
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 06/14/2013

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 290.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2022
Closed on
Oct 24, 2022
Sold by
Prieto Francisco Leon
Bought by
Letlaka-Rennert Kedibone Tembisa and Rennert Wolfgang Peter
Seller's Agent
Natalie Hasny
Capital Residential Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Kelly
Samson Properties
List Price
$1,749,000
Sold Price
$1,695,940
Premium/Discount to List
-$53,060
-3.03%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,356,700
Outstanding Balance
$1,305,512
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$454,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2013
Closed on
Jun 14, 2013
Sold by
Owens Ellery Allen and Owens Gene Marco
Bought by
Prieto Francisco Leon
Seller's Agent
Trish McKenna
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Aisenberg
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,178,000
Sold Price
$1,086,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,000
-7.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$868,800
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2005
Sold by
Sinclair John
Bought by
Owens Gene Marco and Ellery Allen Owens

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2001
Sold by
Redlack Charles K Et Al Tr
Bought by
Sinclair John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2000
Sold by
Redlack Charles K and Redlack A G
Bought by
Redlack Charles K Et Al 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 $1,695,940 Cardinal Title Group
Deed $1,086,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $1,267,000 --
Deed $1,267,000 --
Deed $730,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,356,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $868,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $660,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $470,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $249,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -5.9% $296 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $1,699,999 -4.2% $315 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $1,775,000 -1.4% $329 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $1,799,999 -2.7% $333 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $1,850,000 +9.1% $343 / Sq Ft
10/25/2022 10/25/22 Sold $1,695,940 -3.0% $314 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 For Sale $1,749,000 +61.0% $324 / Sq Ft
06/14/2013 06/14/13 Sold $1,086,000 -7.8% $302 / Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2013 05/02/13 For Sale $1,178,000 -- $327 / 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 $16,038 $1,329,667 $0 $0
2023 $13,304 $1,153,733 $0 $0
2022 $10,751 $977,800 $576,300 $401,500
2021 $10,631 $976,967 $0 $0
2020 $10,631 $976,133 $0 $0
2019 $10,583 $975,300 $523,900 $451,400
2018 $10,390 $958,900 $0 $0
2017 $10,388 $942,500 $0 $0
2016 $9,587 $926,100 $0 $0
2015 $9,587 $912,433 $0 $0
2014 $9,587 $898,767 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Zelsman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michelle Zelsman

    Real Broker, LLC

    (202) 390-8714

    100 Total Sales

    Michelle Zelsman
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  • Natalie Hasny

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Natalie Hasny

    Capital Residential Properties

    (202) 309-8530

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Natalie Hasny
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  • Jennifer Kelly

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jennifer Kelly

    Samson Properties

    (703) 615-5412

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Jennifer Kelly
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  • Trish McKenna

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Trish McKenna

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (301) 367-3973

    72 Total Sales

    Trish McKenna
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  • Marlene Aisenberg

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Marlene Aisenberg

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (301) 785-6313

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Marlene Aisenberg
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003486324

Bright MLS

APN: 07-01692637

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20817

8501 River Rock Terrace, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 8501 River Rock Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20817 and is currently priced at $1,086,000, approximately $301 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 8501 River Rock Terrace 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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