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Off market jul 2023 for $1.6M

$2,038,107

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,946/mo

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6,144

sq ft

7129 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About this home

Classic white brick, New Orleans-style Colonial situated on a 1/2 ac lot in the heart of Bannockburn Estates Neighborhood. Four finished levels, Sun-filled Embassy size rooms with 3 Fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors. The main level offers a Living room, Dining room, large eat-in kitchen with connection to two cars garage, Family room, and a separate home office with an exercise room/bedroom and a separate entrance. On the upper level is the Master suite with two walk-in closets and an en-suite bath, additional three bedrooms, an oversize linen closet with space plumbed for an extra washer and dryer, and a second full bathroom. The second level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement provides a Fully finished recreation room with a Fireplace, a powder room, and a laundry room with extra storage space.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Branka Sipcic • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•301-967-3344 (broker)

•chevychase@ttrsir.com (broker)

Bought with Leslie Suarez • RLAH @properties

•301-652-0643 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2093864

Redfin Estimate

$2,038,107

$388K since sold in July 2023$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.28M) of 3 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,950,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,498 sq ft
6929 Carmichael Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,100,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths6,336 sq ft
7405 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,787,500
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,546 sq ft
7200 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

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$680,035

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$7,114/mo

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Market trends in 20817, MD

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$63K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

8 days MoM

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23 MoM

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Sale history for 7129 Helmsdale Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2093864

Jul 6, 2023

Sold

$1,650,000

$269/sq ft

Jun 10, 2023

Pending

—

May 19, 2023

Listed

$1,725,000

$281/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004598966

Dec 15, 2011

Sold

$1,070,000

$174/sq ft

Nov 8, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 23, 2011

Listed

$1,149,000

$187/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006810894

Aug 31, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 2011

Listed

$1,295,000

$211/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 4, 1979

Sold

$265,000

$43/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,101 (+14.5%)

2025

$15,803 (+4.7%)

2024

$15,095 (+108.8%)

$779,600 + $569,400

$1,349,000

2023

$7,229 (−45.3%)

2022

$13,213 (+0.6%)

2021

$13,133 (+0.3%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2020

$13,098 (−9.4%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2019

$14,454 (+2.6%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2018

$14,094 (+1.3%)

2017

$13,908 (+9.0%)

2015

$12,762 (+2.1%)

2014

$12,494 (+1.6%)

$567,000 + $556,500

$1,123,500

2013

$12,296 (+4.3%)

2012

$11,784 (−13.2%)

2011

$13,571

2010

$13,571 (+40.5%)

2009

$9,656

Tax history for 7129 Helmsdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,101 (+14.5%)

2025

$15,803 (+4.7%)

2024

$15,095 (+108.8%)

$779,600 + $569,400

$1,349,000

2023

$7,229 (−45.3%)

2022

$13,213 (+0.6%)

2021

$13,133 (+0.3%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2020

$13,098 (−9.4%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2019

$14,454 (+2.6%)

$708,600 + $481,400

$1,190,000

2018

$14,094 (+1.3%)

2017

$13,908 (+9.0%)

2015

$12,762 (+2.1%)

2014

$12,494 (+1.6%)

$567,000 + $556,500

$1,123,500

2013

$12,296 (+4.3%)

2012

$11,784 (−13.2%)

2011

$13,571

2010

$13,571 (+40.5%)

2009

$9,656

*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

—

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,191

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00685977

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

R-200

Residential - 200 Zone

The intent of the R-200 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for residential uses with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. The predominant use is residential in a detached house.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Kennel
Transportation-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, CeilngFan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Partially Finished, Daylight, Full, English, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1519
Accessibility Features: Other
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $569,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping, Backs to Trees
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $779,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,544
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 919
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $13,132
Tax Assessed Value: $1,243,000
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $13,905

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN
Middle Or Junior School: PYLE
High School: WALT WHITMAN
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Out River Rd, Left on Nevis, 1st Right on Old River Rd, Left on Helmsdale Rd
Location Type: Suburban

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,191
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00685977

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

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Schools

Bannockburn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Walt Whitman High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.94M – $2.34M

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Home values near 7129 Helmsdale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7107 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4042 Sq. Ft.	$1,767,744
7212 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
7215 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3516 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,428
7201 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4668 Sq. Ft.	$1,706,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
7108 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3968 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,409
7124 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4978 Sq. Ft.	$1,904,119

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