Bethesda's Famous Mushroom Home - Modern, Whimsy and creativity inspired a storybook home in the heart of Friendship Heights. The home has been featured on local TV news stations including NBC4 and Fox5, Washingtonian Magazine. This home is appealing to architects, artists, authors and designers. There is a separate full apartment. Minutes to Friendship Heights and the Metro,
The famous Mushroom House of Bethesda. It the talk of the town; unique design is wonderful as is, yet lends itself to the creative eye. It is literally within a stone's throw from D. C. The home has approximately 3600 sq ft of int. space, storage aplenty & a legal 1bdrm rental apt. Sentrilock for the hm; appt w/ owner ONLY for the apt
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,122
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00478737
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
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.
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen - Eat-In, Master Bath(s), Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, High
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry, Loft
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment, Flue for Stove, Mantel(s), Screen
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 500
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Irrigation Water Rights
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2016
Building Information
Construction Materials: Synthetic Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Skylights, Storm
Other Structures: Guest House
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Play Area, Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Fully, Privacy
Lot Information
Topography: Level
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,743.44
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $8,325.04
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric, Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: West on Western Avenue, Right to 4949 Allan Road to the Bethesda 'Mushroom' House And, if you walk by, note that the bus is right at the corner & goes to the Metro which is within a mile at Friendship Heights. .. ie, Great location.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,122
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00478737
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
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 • 2.5mi
8/10
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