$1,699,999
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

8501 River Rock Terrace Bethesda, MD 20817

Estimated payment $10,753/month

Total Views 27,669
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
$315 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bannockburn Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

REPRICED TO SELL—Same Beauty, Bigger Opportunity for You! Discover a home as captivating as the cliffside retreats of Santorini, perched perfectly to embrace spectacular natural views at every turn. This custom-built, 4-bedroom masterpiece, with 3 bonus rooms with gorgeous views-—perfect for home offices, was crafted on the developer’s favorite lot—chosen for its unmatched connection to the surrounding beauty and light.

Designed with intention, the architect envisioned every room—especially the bedrooms—to open to nature, filling the spaces with sunlight, serenity, and scenery. Instead of a traditional dark basement, this home brings you downstairs to light-filled bedrooms, offering peaceful views that are anything but typical. Here, nature replaces the norm, turning expectations upside down—in the best way.

This home offers so much versatility whether you are multi-generational, you need space for an au-pair or you just want to have room to spread out and enjoy living in nature.

In a world that begs for more and more from us, this home invites you to breathe deeply, slow down and enjoy. Located in the highly desirable Cabin John community, this home offers the charm of a tight-knit small town, right in the heart of Bethesda. You'll enjoy a walkable, community-connected lifestyle, with Glen Echo Park just down the road, and access to the Clara Barton Parkway’s scenic bike trails. NO HOA!

For commuters, this is a dream location—just 20 minutes to DC, 15 minutes to Tysons Corner, and 20 minutes to Rockville, making it easy to get everywhere you need to be.

Come see why this home is truly stands apart as a one-of-a-kind—where nature, luxury, and location come together perfectly—and the best views make the unexpected feel exactly right.

Listing Agent

Michelle Zelsman

Real Broker, LLC License #5018942 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Real Broker, LLC

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    1:00 to 3:00 pm
    7/27/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    7/27/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Schools

  • Bannockburn Elementary School
  • Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
  • Walt Whitman High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Congressional Country Club Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160701692637

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,038

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Remarks Public: REPRICED TO SELL—Same Beauty, Bigger Opportunity for You! Discover a home as captivating as the cliffside retreats of Santorini, perched perfectly to embrace spectacular natural views at every turn. This custom-built, 4-bedroom masterpiece, with 3 bonus rooms with gorgeous views-—perfect for home offices, was crafted on the developer’s favorite lot—chosen for its unmatched connection to the surrounding beauty and light. Designed with intention, the architect envisioned every room—especially the bedrooms—to open to nature, filling the spaces with sunlight, serenity, and scenery. Instead of a traditional dark basement, this home brings you downstairs to light-filled bedrooms, offering peaceful views that are anything but typical. Here, nature replaces the norm, turning expectations upside down—in the best way. This home offers so much versatility whether you are multi-generational, you need space for an au-pair or you just want to have room to spread out and enjoy living in nature. In a world that begs for more and more from us, this home invites you to breathe deeply, slow down and enjoy. Located in the highly desirable Cabin John community, this home offers the charm of a tight-knit small town, right in the heart of Bethesda. You'll enjoy a walkable, community-connected lifestyle, with Glen Echo Park just down the road, and access to the Clara Barton Parkway’s scenic bike trails. NO HOA! For commuters, this is a dream location—just 20 minutes to DC, 15 minutes to Tysons Corner, and 20 minutes to Rockville, making it easy to get everywhere you need to be. Come see why this home is truly stands apart as a one-of-a-kind—where nature, luxury, and location come together perfectly—and the best views make the unexpected feel exactly right.
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 472.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3600
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8501

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN
  • Middle School: THOMAS W. PYLE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13160.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R200
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16038.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160701692637
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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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

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

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

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2162662

Bright MLS

APN: 07-01692637