FABULOUS CLOSE-IN LOCATION AND CHARM! Urban family living just blocks to Friendship Heights Metro, all manner of shopping, restaurants, some of the best Montgomery Co. schools, several parks, the Capital Crescent Trail, a variety of neighborhood amenities, and all these just minutes to downtown DC. This Wohlshire original owner home, very spacious (3,062 SF finished living space), drenched by natural light, solidly built and meticulously updated and maintained, is definitely a MUST VISIT! Sited back off the road in a beautiful professionally landscaped lot with 1-car Garage plus 3-car driveway parking and 1 turnaround is ready for new owner. From the slate steps and walkway leading into welcoming Foyer the Main Level offers: formal Living room with wood burning fireplace, decorative mantel and surround, high ceiling and crown molding; formal Dining room with bay window, crown molding, chair railing and French doors to enclosed stone Sun room with ceiling fan overlooking magnificent fenced rear garden and access to slate patio; sun drenched updated Kitchen with skylight, eat-in peninsula and access to sun room; very large Master Bedroom Suite with sitting area, walk-in closet and updated Master Bath with bathtub; large Bedroom #2; nice size Bedroom #3 now set up as Den/Office; and updated Hall Bath with bathtub. In the Lower Level: Landing with cedar closet leads to very large Family/Recreation room that has a wood burning fireplace with wood mantel and brick decorative surround, and a Wet Bar; nice size Den/Office; large possible Au-Pair Bedroom #4; updated Bath with shower and linen wardrobe; very large Laundry/Utility/Storage; and large finished Garage with polyurea flooring and additional storage area. Among its many other attractive features: gleaming hardwood floors throughout main level; plantation shutters in most windows; monitored security system; newish roof, refrigerator, oven.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
8,435 sq ftLot Size
$617Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Haydee Laso• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•301-299-6000 (broker)
Bought with John Edelmann• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•703-745-1212 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC681280
Redfin Estimate
$1,284,285
$410K since sold in March 2020$24K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.
FABULOUS CLOSE-IN LOCATION AND CHARM! Urban family living just blocks to Friendship Heights Metro, all manner of shopping, restaurants, some of the best Montgomery Co. schools, several parks, the Capital Crescent Trail, a variety of neighborhood amenities, and all these just minutes to downtown DC. This Wohlshire original owner home, very spacious (3,062 SF finished living space), drenched by natural light, solidly built and meticulously updated and maintained, is definitely a MUST VISIT! Sited back off the road in a beautiful professionally landscaped lot with 1-car Garage plus 3-car driveway parking and 1 turnaround is ready for new owner. From the slate steps and walkway leading into welcoming Foyer the Main Level offers: formal Living room with wood burning fireplace, decorative mantel and surround, high ceiling and crown molding; formal Dining room with bay window, crown molding, chair railing and French doors to enclosed stone Sun room with ceiling fan overlooking magnificent fenced rear garden and access to slate patio; sun drenched updated Kitchen with skylight, eat-in peninsula and access to sun room; very large Master Bedroom Suite with sitting area, walk-in closet and updated Master Bath with bathtub; large Bedroom #2; nice size Bedroom #3 now set up as Den/Office; and updated Hall Bath with bathtub. In the Lower Level: Landing with cedar closet leads to very large Family/Recreation room that has a wood burning fireplace with wood mantel and brick decorative surround, and a Wet Bar; nice size Den/Office; large possible Au-Pair Bedroom #4; updated Bath with shower and linen wardrobe; very large Laundry/Utility/Storage; and large finished Garage with polyurea flooring and additional storage area. Among its many other attractive features: gleaming hardwood floors throughout main level; plantation shutters in most windows; monitored security system; newish roof, refrigerator, oven.
Public Records
Jan 20, 1967
Sold
$50,500
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,401 (+6.1%)
2024
$11,691 (+5.8%)
$601,900 + $404,200
$1,006,100
2023
$11,049 (+10.9%)
2022
$9,965 (+4.7%)
2021
$9,522 (+4.4%)
$547,100 + $296,700
$843,800
2020
$9,116 (+13.8%)
2019
$8,014 (+0.2%)
2018
$7,997 (−1.7%)
$497,400 + $244,900
$742,300
2017
$8,135 (−0.3%)
$497,400 + $244,900
$742,300
2015
$8,163 (−2.3%)
$473,800 + $276,100
$749,900
2014
$8,353 (+1.6%)
$430,700 + $327,300
$758,000
2013
$8,221 (+4.5%)
2012
$7,869 (+8.8%)
2011
$7,231
2010
$7,231 (+47.4%)
2009
$4,907
Tax history for 4709 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,401 (+6.1%)
2024
$11,691 (+5.8%)
$601,900 + $404,200
$1,006,100
2023
$11,049 (+10.9%)
2022
$9,965 (+4.7%)
2021
$9,522 (+4.4%)
$547,100 + $296,700
$843,800
2020
$9,116 (+13.8%)
2019
$8,014 (+0.2%)
2018
$7,997 (−1.7%)
$497,400 + $244,900
$742,300
2017
$8,135 (−0.3%)
$497,400 + $244,900
$742,300
2015
$8,163 (−2.3%)
$473,800 + $276,100
$749,900
2014
$8,353 (+1.6%)
$430,700 + $327,300
$758,000
2013
$8,221 (+4.5%)
2012
$7,869 (+8.8%)
2011
$7,231
2010
$7,231 (+47.4%)
2009
$4,907
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-60
Residential - 60 Zone
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 400
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Frame
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WOHLSHIRE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,081
Building Sq. Ft: 2,081
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: WOHLSHIRE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 264
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,435
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: C
Acres: 0.1936
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DETACH
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 07
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,081
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,435 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00425353
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
Westbrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Westland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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