BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 5, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $1.6M

$2,279,162

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,500/mo

•

4,933

sq ft

7205 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About this home

Fabulous opportunity to update and personalize this stately hillside home on a quiet drive in coveted Bannockburn Estates – an ideal property for entertaining on both a grand and intimate scale. The first level features a wide center-hall foyer, an elegant, embassy-sized living room, formal dining room, table-space kitchen, main-floor laundry, a large paneled family room with wet bar and powder room, plus a glass-enclosed sunroom with access to a flagstone patio, multi-level pool area and a wooded path with two more patios above. The second floor boasts four spacious bedrooms and three baths, including an expansive sitting area/office off the primary bedroom with built-ins and storage galore. The walk-out lower level offers a large paneled rec room, full bath and bonus room. With more than 6600 sf of living space, three fireplaces, slate & copper roofing, lush grounds, a double garage, extensive hardscaping, exterior lighting, an in-ground sprinkler system and more, all on a 20,000+ sf lot, this property is truly an oasis to call home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Jami Rankin Redfin Corp

301-658-6186 (broker)

Listed by Susan Brooks • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•240-497-1700 (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2193334

Redfin Estimate

$2,279,162

$629K since sold in January 2026$66K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.17M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,950,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,498 sq ft
6929 Carmichael Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,787,500
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,546 sq ft
7200 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$1,835,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,218 sq ft
7201 Selkirk Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,100,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths6,336 sq ft
7405 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$2,200,000
E
4 beds4 baths4,150 sq ft
7201 Broxburn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

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$7,335/mo

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Market trends in 20817, MD

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

171

7 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

This spacious home offers a private oasis with large bedrooms, wide hallways, and a fully finished basement. While it requires upgrades, it is competitively priced to reflect its condition, presenting substantial potential for enhancement.
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kevin Conto
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 7205 Helmsdale Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2193334

Jan 5, 2026

Sold

$1,650,000

$334/sq ft

Nov 25, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 12, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 20, 2025

Price Changed

$1,750,000

$355/sq ft

Sep 19, 2025

Price Changed

$1,900,000

$385/sq ft

Sep 3, 2025

Listed

$2,250,000

$456/sq ft

Aug 28, 2025

Coming Soon

$2,250,000

$456/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 25, 1997

Sold

$747,000

$151/sq ft

MRIS #MC2082835

May 16, 1997

Delisted

—

Jan 24, 1997

Listed

$161/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 25, 1979

Sold

$290,000

$59/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,472 (+3.1%)

2024

$15,978 (+2.7%)

$769,300 + $644,200

$1,413,500

2023

$15,556 (+7.6%)

2022

$14,464 (+1.6%)

2021

$14,235 (+1.3%)

$699,300 + $609,500

$1,308,800

2020

$14,053 (+1.4%)

2019

$13,861

2018

$13,855 (−1.7%)

$699,300 + $568,500

$1,267,800

2017

$14,099 (−4.2%)

$699,300 + $568,500

$1,267,800

2015

$14,721 (+0.4%)

2014

$14,667 (+1.6%)

$559,500 + $755,800

$1,315,300

2013

$14,435 (+4.3%)

2012

$13,838 (−1.5%)

2011

$14,046

2010

$14,046 (+38.9%)

2009

$10,113

Tax history for 7205 Helmsdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,472 (+3.1%)

2024

$15,978 (+2.7%)

$769,300 + $644,200

$1,413,500

2023

$15,556 (+7.6%)

2022

$14,464 (+1.6%)

2021

$14,235 (+1.3%)

$699,300 + $609,500

$1,308,800

2020

$14,053 (+1.4%)

2019

$13,861

2018

$13,855 (−1.7%)

$699,300 + $568,500

$1,267,800

2017

$14,099 (−4.2%)

$699,300 + $568,500

$1,267,800

2015

$14,721 (+0.4%)

2014

$14,667 (+1.6%)

$559,500 + $755,800

$1,315,300

2013

$14,435 (+4.3%)

2012

$13,838 (−1.5%)

2011

$14,046

2010

$14,046 (+38.9%)

2009

$10,113

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,933

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00685556

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Bar, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Sprinkler System, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Side Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 2329
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $644,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway, Patio(s)
Roof: Slate, Copper
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Pool Information
Personal Pool
Lap/Exercise, In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloping
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $769,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,333
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,729
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $15,870
Tax Assessed Value: $1,413,500
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $16,670

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
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
In City Limits
Cross Street: Hidden Creek
Directions: GPS

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,933
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00685556

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 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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Estimated sale price

$2.17M – $2.62M

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Home values near 7205 Helmsdale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7215 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3516 Sq. Ft.	$1,776,208
7201 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4668 Sq. Ft.	$1,794,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
7108 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3968 Sq. Ft.	$1,718,081
7124 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4978 Sq. Ft.	$1,921,641

Address	Redfin Estimate
7212 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$1,638,747
7200 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4546 Sq. Ft.	$2,446,108

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