A Special Neighborhood, Whitman cluster, 5 minutes to Bethesda Downtown, beautiful backyard with a swimming pool, new flooring, upgraded bathrooms, great floor plan. A must-see in Bethesda!! Open Sunday and Saturday!! The beautiful split-level home is located at a serene cul-de-sac in the heart of Bethesda, minutes away from Bethesda's downtown, shops, and restaurants. Spacious, sunny expansion to the original kitchen. The bright foyer is next to the library/ guest room and a family room with a fireplace and wet bar. The main level opens to one large living room with a large dining room area and large bay windows. Elegant kitchen with a bar, and custom-made Excalibur table. Family-oriented to cook and enjoy with friends and loved ones. The kitchen addition has Cathedral ceilings and windows that open to the wonderful deck around the house, which takes you to the pool. The walk-out basement and functional, clean laundry room is a great addition to the house. All four rooms are light-filled and sunny, with upgraded bathrooms. It is a must-see house not only it is very beautiful, and cozy but also very very functional with the flowing floor plan. The lush backyard with a swimming pool turns into a resort-like place during the summer. Unique location. No more houses left in this neighborhood. Next street over a new listing came up with a $12.5 million asking price. Don't miss the opportunity! Come make this sweet home your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$524Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Eva Civan• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This home is deceivingly spacious, 5 level split, with some updated vinyl plank flooring in the basement and a mixture of hardwoods and other flooring types throughout. The backyard is sloped down toward the pool with the patio which could use some...
repairs.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Split level with five levels. Enter home on level with half bath, den and living space which has doors leading out to the pool and sloped yard. Kitchen with eating area and lots of natural light is one level up and has entrance out to pool area.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Robin Andrews
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8516 West Howell Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2085362
Apr 21, 2023
Sold
$1,500,000
$447/sq ft
Mar 24, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2023
Listed
$1,599,000
$476/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2071582
Feb 3, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2023
Price Changed
$1,575,000
$469/sq ft
Jan 3, 2023
Relisted
—
Jan 2, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2022
Relisted
—
Oct 19, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2022
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$476/sq ft
Oct 3, 2022
Coming Soon
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Public Records
Dec 31, 1992
Sold
$365,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,343 (+4.1%)
2024
$14,739 (+0.5%)
2023
$14,670 (+22.6%)
$868,200 + $348,600
$1,216,800
2022
$11,962 (+7.0%)
2021
$11,177 (+0.3%)
2020
$11,147 (+0.3%)
$826,900 + $196,000
$1,022,900
2019
$11,108 (−1.4%)
$826,900 + $196,000
$1,022,900
2018
$11,262
2017
$11,263 (+6.1%)
2015
$10,620 (+2.8%)
2014
$10,326 (+5.9%)
2013
$9,749 (+4.4%)
2012
$9,337 (+4.7%)
2011
$8,921
2010
$8,921 (+33.1%)
2009
$6,700
Tax history for 8516 West Howell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,343 (+4.1%)
2024
$14,739 (+0.5%)
2023
$14,670 (+22.6%)
$868,200 + $348,600
$1,216,800
2022
$11,962 (+7.0%)
2021
$11,177 (+0.3%)
2020
$11,147 (+0.3%)
$826,900 + $196,000
$1,022,900
2019
$11,108 (−1.4%)
$826,900 + $196,000
$1,022,900
2018
$11,262
2017
$11,263 (+6.1%)
2015
$10,620 (+2.8%)
2014
$10,326 (+5.9%)
2013
$9,749 (+4.4%)
2012
$9,337 (+4.7%)
2011
$8,921
2010
$8,921 (+33.1%)
2009
$6,700
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,982
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00675227
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-90
Residential - 90 Zone
The intent of the R-90 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
Jan 2, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Aug 16, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 714
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
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: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 357
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 357
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $1,152,167
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $12,654
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BURNING TREE
Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE
High School: WALT WHITMAN
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: It is not the first house on the Howell, this one is on the west Howell.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,982
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00675227
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Burning Tree Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Walt Whitman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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