8501 River Rock Terrace Bethesda, MD 20817
7
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,400
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Bannockburn Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Central Air
About This Home
As of October 2022Welcome to this contemporary modern residence located in Congressional Country Club Estates. This light-filled residence is set on a picturesque hillside, backing up to mature woods with wonderful views and complete privacy. With convenient access to I-495, MacArthur Boulevard and Clara Barton Parkway, this wooded oasis is a perfect home for the nature-lover.
The 5,400 square foot home offers 7 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spanning three floors. The main level offers a family room with vaulted ceilings and a large stone fireplace, and an open-concept kitchen, featuring stainless appliances, wooden cabinetry and granite counters. This expansive floor also includes a gracious formal entry, opening to formal living and dining areas, drenched in light streaming in from multiple skylights, as well as a powder room, guest bedroom and access from the ample 2-car attached garage with electric car charging station.
Step down into the second floor which boasts a large primary suite with full bath and large walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The basement level offers two more additional bedrooms, a bathroom and a flex space with outside access and a wet bar that could be used as a recreation room, gym, art studio, or whatever you desire! All of the rooms have beautiful views of the woods and offer unparalleled privacy. Each floor offers multiple decks, with myriad options for an outdoor experience.
This thoughtfully designed home is unlike any other in Congressional Country Club Estates. It was designed and built by the developer of the neighborhood as his own home, and the flowing layout and peaceful setting shielded from I-495 noise make this home truly unique. The home has dual-zoned HVAC systems, and upgrades over the past 5 years include: new flooring and carpeting, all appliances, all new energy efficient argon-filled double pane windows and AC heat pumps.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Capital Residential Properties License #590103 Listed on: 09/07/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,443
Year Built
- Built in 1984
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned R200
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Active Radon Mitigation
Interior Spaces
- 5,400 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Congressional Country Club Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 160701692637
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
-
Natalie Hasny
Seller's Agent in 2022
Natalie Hasny
Capital Residential Properties
(202) 309-8530
1 in this area
83 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Kelly
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jennifer Kelly
Samson Properties
(703) 615-5412
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Trish McKenna
Seller's Agent in 2013
Trish McKenna
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(301) 367-3973
72 Total Sales
-
Marlene Aisenberg
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Marlene Aisenberg
Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)
(301) 785-6313
2 in this area
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDMC2067322
APN: 07-01692637
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