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Off Market Aug 2021 for $2.2M

$2,976,472

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,440/mo

•

8,717

sq ft

8539 W Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About this home

Charm, luxury and an idyllic location come together in one stunning package. This gracious Burning Tree home with its classic stone and clapboard exterior has over 9,000 square feet of space, set on a lush . 41-acre property on a quiet cul-de-sac. Ten foot ceilings create airy spaces on the main and upper floors, while the lower level benefits from 9' ceilings, making it open and inviting. The gracious center hall entry leads to all the principal rooms with prefect flow. Enjoy the luxury of space spread throughout six bedrooms, five full and three half baths, formal living room and dining rooms, two first floor offices, and a chef-caliber kitchen with all the gourmet bells and whistles that includes a spacious informal eating area opening directly to the generous family room. A terraced patio with gardens waits right outside those giant kitchen windows, inviting you to dine al fresco. Five of the bedrooms are upstairs, including a huge owner's suite with a fireplace, a sitting room, his and her dressing rooms and a pampered spa bath with steam shower and a separate tub. The laundry room is also found on this floor. The home's lowest level is dedicated to entertainment, plus another bedroom and 1.5 baths, and a generous home gym. You'll get treated to 3 fireplaces, 3-zone heating and air-conditioning, space for a future elevator, a large two-car garage, beautifully landscaped grounds, stunning masonry work. It's in a wonderful neighborhood, and close to shops, restaurants and parks. All of this plus one of the most sought-after school districts in the country. Get ready to live your best life.

Single-familyProperty Type

2009Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jeff Wilson • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•202-333-1212 (broker)

•georgetown@ttrsir.com (broker)

Listed by Hugh McDermott • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•202-333-1212 (broker)

•georgetown@ttrsir.com (broker)

Bought with Robyn Porter • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•301-229-4000 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC761662

Redfin Estimate

$2,976,472

$696K since sold in August 2021$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$3,490,000
A
7 beds7 baths10,615 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,875,000
B
6 beds6 baths6,950 sq ft
7005 Richard Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$2,200,000
C
5 beds6.5 baths6,836 sq ft
7808 Winterberry Pl, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$3,300,000
D
5 beds6 baths7,800 sq ft
6616 Lybrook Ct, Bethesda, MD 20817
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,900,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths5,316 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,160,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,432 sq ft
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Market trends in 20817, MD

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$69K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

4 days MoM

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167

12 MoM

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Sale history for 8539 W Howell Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDMC761662

Aug 2, 2021

Sold

$2,280,000

$262/sq ft

Jul 12, 2021

Pending

—

Jun 12, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 1, 2021

Listed

$2,395,000

$275/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #MDMC758426

Jun 1, 2021

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2021

Listed

$2,595,000

$298/sq ft

MRIS #MC6865425

May 14, 2009

Delisted

—

Mar 3, 2009

Relisted

—

Mar 1, 2009

Delisted

—

Jan 15, 2009

Price Changed

Sep 5, 2008

Listed

BRIGHT MLS #1008624776

May 14, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Sep 5, 2008

Listed

$2,595,000

$298/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 6, 1993

Sold

$380,000

$44/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 25, 1984

Sold

$220,000

$25/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,373 (+6.8%)

2024

$27,490 (+1.7%)

2023

$27,044 (+15.2%)

$871,500 + $1,396,000

$2,267,500

2022

$23,473 (+5.2%)

2021

$22,310 (+0.1%)

2020

$22,280 (+0.2%)

$830,100 + $1,145,200

$1,975,300

2019

$22,234 (−1.2%)

$830,100 + $1,145,200

$1,975,300

2018

$22,509 (+0.6%)

$790,600 + $1,208,900

$1,999,500

2017

$22,381 (+2.2%)

2015

$21,903 (−0.7%)

$687,400 + $1,173,200

$1,860,600

2014

$22,057 (−0.7%)

2013

$22,211 (+4.0%)

2012

$21,355 (+4.2%)

2011

$20,496

2010

$20,496 (+194.6%)

2009

$6,957

Tax history for 8539 W Howell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,373 (+6.8%)

2024

$27,490 (+1.7%)

2023

$27,044 (+15.2%)

$871,500 + $1,396,000

$2,267,500

2022

$23,473 (+5.2%)

2021

$22,310 (+0.1%)

2020

$22,280 (+0.2%)

$830,100 + $1,145,200

$1,975,300

2019

$22,234 (−1.2%)

$830,100 + $1,145,200

$1,975,300

2018

$22,509 (+0.6%)

$790,600 + $1,208,900

$1,999,500

2017

$22,381 (+2.2%)

2015

$21,903 (−0.7%)

$687,400 + $1,173,200

$1,860,600

2014

$22,057 (−0.7%)

2013

$22,211 (+4.0%)

2012

$21,355 (+4.2%)

2011

$20,496

2010

$20,496 (+194.6%)

2009

$6,957

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

8,717

Year built

2009

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00674804

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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 (Full) On All Upper Levels: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Door Features: French
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Tray Ceilings

Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Mantel(s), Screen, Wood, Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial, Sump Pump, Windows, Improved, Heated, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 2941
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,145,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, HardiPlank Type
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle, Composite
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Casement

Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $830,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 6,417
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 641
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $21,781
Tax Assessed Value: $1,975,300
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $22,925

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Zoned
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: 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
Cross Street: Bradley Blvd
Directions: From Bradley Blvd, go west on Howell Rd. 8539 is the 2nd-to-last house on the right.
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,717
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00674804

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

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Schools

Burning Tree Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Walt Whitman High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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$2.83M – $3.42M

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Home values near 8539 W Howell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8535 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,179,090
8523 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2212 Sq. Ft.	$2,104,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
8532 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4206 Sq. Ft.	$1,779,957
8536 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4219 Sq. Ft.	$1,795,160

Address	Redfin Estimate
8531 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3532 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,667
8540 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4452 Sq. Ft.	$1,751,879

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