BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 6, 2018

Off Market Sep 2018 for $1.1M

$1,751,879

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,818/mo

•

4,452

sq ft

8540 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About this home

Arts and Crafts 5 BR 5.5 BA w/ side load 2 car garage. Stunning inside and out! Cathedral ceilings, gourmet Kitchen, DR and LR w/ FP. Main level Master w/ spa like bath and stairs to a loft sitting area. 3 additional spacious BR up w/ 2 FB. LL walk out includes family room w/ wet bar & fp, guest BR w/ ensuite FB, exercise rm, office, w/ private entrance waiting area and BA. Backs to park land.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jane Fairweather • Coldwell Banker Realty

•301-718-0010 (broker)

•julie.davis@cbmove.com (broker)

Bought with Ruby Styslinger • Redfin Corp

•301-658-6186 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001922774

Redfin Estimate

$1,751,879

$652K since sold in September 2018$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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$1,500,000
F
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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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12 MoM

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Sale history for 8540 West Howell Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #1001922774

Sep 6, 2018

Sold

$1,100,000

$247/sq ft

Aug 14, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 18, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 18, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 14, 2018

Contingent

—

Jun 22, 2018

Listed

$1,199,000

$269/sq ft

MRIS #MC10278170

Sep 6, 2018

Sold

$1,100,000

$247/sq ft

Jul 18, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 18, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 14, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 22, 2018

Listed

$269/sq ft

+22

BRIGHT MLS #1000347082

Jun 22, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2018

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$269/sq ft

May 9, 2018

Price Changed

$1,249,000

$281/sq ft

Apr 5, 2018

Listed

$1,299,900

$292/sq ft

MRIS #MC10199877

Jun 22, 2018

Delisted

—

May 30, 2018

Price Changed

May 9, 2018

Price Changed

Apr 5, 2018

Listed

Public Records

May 4, 1998

Sold

$390,000

$88/sq ft

MRIS #MC2364440

Mar 22, 1998

Delisted

—

Jan 11, 1998

Listed

$90/sq ft

MRIS #MC2299840

Jan 11, 1998

Delisted

—

Sep 27, 1997

Listed

Public Records

Jan 12, 1978

Sold

$150,000

$34/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,048 (+5.9%)

2024

$14,208 (+1.8%)

2023

$13,961 (+6.5%)

$858,000 + $360,900

$1,218,900

2022

$13,110 (+2.3%)

2021

$12,820 (+2.4%)

2020

$12,517 (+2.5%)

$817,200 + $344,400

$1,161,600

2019

$12,207 (+4.2%)

2018

$11,718 (+8.2%)

$778,400 + $310,500

$1,088,900

2017

$10,828 (+36.3%)

2015

$7,947 (+9.0%)

2014

$7,290 (+12.1%)

2013

$6,502 (+4.6%)

2012

$6,218 (+4.8%)

2011

$5,931

2010

$5,931 (−27.9%)

2009

$8,231

Tax history for 8540 West Howell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,048 (+5.9%)

2024

$14,208 (+1.8%)

2023

$13,961 (+6.5%)

$858,000 + $360,900

$1,218,900

2022

$13,110 (+2.3%)

2021

$12,820 (+2.4%)

2020

$12,517 (+2.5%)

$817,200 + $344,400

$1,161,600

2019

$12,207 (+4.2%)

2018

$11,718 (+8.2%)

$778,400 + $310,500

$1,088,900

2017

$10,828 (+36.3%)

2015

$7,947 (+9.0%)

2014

$7,290 (+12.1%)

2013

$6,502 (+4.6%)

2012

$6,218 (+4.8%)

2011

$5,931

2010

$5,931 (−27.9%)

2009

$8,231

*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

5.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,046

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00674930

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 Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Master Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Double/Dual Staircase, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace - Glass Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Walkout Level

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 942
Improvement Assessed Value: $310,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Cedar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $778,400

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,510
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 942
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,088,900
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $12,045.45

Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2018

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
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Location Information
Directions: Traveling on Bradley Blvd out of Bethesda turn Left on Howell Rd. Howell turns into W. Howell. house is on the left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,046
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00674930

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 • 1.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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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$1.67M – $2.02M

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Home values near 8540 West Howell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8528 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3885 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,418
8531 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3532 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,667

Address	Redfin Estimate
8535 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,179,090
8539 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8717 Sq. Ft.	$2,976,472

Address	Redfin Estimate
8532 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4206 Sq. Ft.	$1,779,957
8523 West Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2212 Sq. Ft.	$2,104,917

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