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8539 Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
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EXTRAORDINARY HOME IN BURNING TREE W/ FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN FEATURES EMBASSY SIZED ROOMS, EXQUISITE DETAILS/FINISHES & BEAUTIFULLY TERRACED GARDENS. EXCEPTIONAL GOURMET KITCHEN W/ ADJ FAM RM W/ BEAMED CEILING, STUNNING MBR SUITE W/ SITTING RM, LUXURY BATH & "HIS" & "HER " DRESSING ROOMS. PRIVATE LIBRARY W/ CUSTOM CABINETRY. FULL SERVICE ELEVATOR ROUGHED-IN.
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Sale history for 8539 Howell Rd
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$207/sq ft
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Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage
- Attached Garage
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 3
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 5
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Oven/Range - Gas
- Door Features: Atrium, French, Insulated
- Entry Location: Center Hall
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Master Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Paneled Walls, Tray Ceilings
- Room Information
- Master Bedroom, Family Room, Study, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 3
- Mantel(s)
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Sump Pump, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 3133
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,173,200
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Builder Name: ANSON SMITH DEVELOPMENT
- Construction Materials: Stone, HardiPlank Type
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace, Porch(es)
- Roof: Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Insulated, Palladian, Low-E
- Exterior Information
- Extensive Hardscape, Stone Retaining Walls
- Fencing: Rear
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Premium
- Topography: Moderate Slope, Sloped
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $687,400
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 6,025
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,133
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $15,703.46
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,860,600
- Tax Year: 2014
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,903.58
- Assessments Information
- Special Assessment Payment: Annually
- Year Assessed: 2015
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Forced Air, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Central, Natural Gas
- Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Multi-tank, 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
- Location Information
- Directions: OUT BRADLEY, LEFT ON WEST HOWELL TO END OF CUL-DE-SAC
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Has View
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: —
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Montgomery County
- APN: —
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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- Bethesda is best known for its vibrant downtown filled with upscale shops, award-winning restaurants, and lively arts and entertainment venues. It’s also recognized as a major hub for healthcare, research, and government institutions such as NIH &...Walter Reed Military Medical Center2 weeks ago • BethesdaWas this helpful?
- Bethesda is the sweet spot between urban energy and suburban comfort with easy access to public transportation, world class medical facilities, and high paying jobs. Infill development has been spreading across Bethesda with single family homes...typically starting in the $1.7M range and up.2 months ago • BethesdaWas this helpful?
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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