4629 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 — Welcome to this charming 1938 brick Colonial in the desirable Brookdale neighborhood, offering classic character, inviting spaces, and an exceptional location just moments from the DC line. Set on a beautifully landscaped 0.14-acre lot, this home makes an immediate impression with its attractive brick façade, circular driveway, attached garage, mature landscaping, and welcoming stone walkway. Inside, the home offers approximately 1,764 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The main level features a center hall, warm hardwood floors, a comfortable living room with fireplace, and a bright rear sunroom overlooking the backyard. The sunroom provides a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee, read, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. The cozy and private rear yard offers a pleasant outdoor retreat surrounded by mature trees and landscaping. The home also provides additional possibilities with an unfinished attic and partially finished basement, offering useful storage and flexible space for a workshop, recreation area, home gym, or future customization. The location is hard to beat. Just seconds from the DC line, 4629 River Road is approximately one-half mile from the Friendship Heights Metro, making commuting into Washington and throughout the region exceptionally convenient. Friendship Heights provides an outstanding mix of shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Bloomingdale's, Total Wine, and a variety of popular restaurants and cafés. Nearby Wisconsin Avenue and Western Avenue provide even more shopping, dining, and services. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the property is conveniently located near the Capital Crescent Trail and numerous neighborhood parks and recreational areas, including Brookdale Park, Westbrook Park, Westmoreland Park, and Fort Reno Park (DC). Fort Reno Park offers expansive green space and recreation just across the DC line, while the nearby Capital Crescent Trail provides opportunities for walking, running, and cycling. The home is also located within the sought-after Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School cluster, including Westbrook Elementary and Westland Middle School, with convenient access to several area private schools. 4629 River Road offers the best of both worlds: a classic Bethesda home with beautiful mature surroundings, a private backyard, and the extraordinary convenience of being just minutes from the nation's capital, Friendship Heights, Metro, shopping, dining, parks, and trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$652Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Hector Sepulveda• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
The intent of the R-60 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for moderate density residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house. A limited number of other building types may be allowed under the optional method of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
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