Welcome to 8821 Ridge Road, a charming home in the coveted Hillmead neighborhood and Whitman School District. As you walk through the front door, you are greeted by a tile foyer and large living room with wood-burning fireplace and separate dining space. This upgraded and expanded colonial also offers an expansive family room for large gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen features skylights and sloped ceiling for additional light. The upper level features 3 bedrooms which includes a HUGE primary bedroom with walk-in closet and an INCREDIBLE en-suite bathroom renovation. Enjoy new tile flooring, new vanities, and an over-sized shower with Rainhead shower. The lower level includes a 3rd full bathroom, laundry area and an opportunity to create a great second entertaining space. Enjoy drinks or dinners al fresco on your private deck. BONUS-The level backyard provides plenty of options and future possibilities! Perfectly located close to downtown Bethesda, Walter Reed, Suburban Hospital, NIH, and DC. This is truly a place to LOVE BEING HOME!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,163 sq ftLot Size
$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kara Chaffin Donofrio• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•703-790-1990 (broker)
•rachel.foster@longandfoster.com (broker)
Bought with Ellen Gittleson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•301-469-4700 (broker)
Bought with Julia Gertler• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Beautiful four bedroom, two full + one half bath home with four bedrooms up, lage family room addition and large master bedroom addition is in the sought after Hillmead neighborhood. Amenities include an updated Kitchen, one wood burning fireplace, two gas fireplaces, hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped garden with large deck overlooking the rear garden. Easily accessible to downtown Bethesda, Walter Reed, NIH, and Washington DC.
Public Records
Jan 25, 1994
Sold
$269,900
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,193 (+4.8%)
2024
$10,684 (+6.5%)
2023
$10,035 (+12.0%)
$587,500 + $337,200
$924,700
2022
$8,957 (+8.1%)
2021
$8,284 (+0.4%)
2020
$8,252 (+0.5%)
$559,500 + $201,000
$760,500
2019
$8,215 (−5.5%)
$559,500 + $201,000
$760,500
2018
$8,696 (+0.1%)
$532,900 + $272,600
$805,500
2017
$8,686 (+11.1%)
2015
$7,821 (+5.3%)
2014
$7,425 (+8.8%)
2013
$6,824 (+10.3%)
2012
$6,188 (+15.9%)
2011
$5,341
2010
$5,341 (+45.5%)
2009
$3,670
Tax history for 8821 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,193 (+4.8%)
2024
$10,684 (+6.5%)
2023
$10,035 (+12.0%)
$587,500 + $337,200
$924,700
2022
$8,957 (+8.1%)
2021
$8,284 (+0.4%)
2020
$8,252 (+0.5%)
$559,500 + $201,000
$760,500
2019
$8,215 (−5.5%)
$559,500 + $201,000
$760,500
2018
$8,696 (+0.1%)
$532,900 + $272,600
$805,500
2017
$8,686 (+11.1%)
2015
$7,821 (+5.3%)
2014
$7,425 (+8.8%)
2013
$6,824 (+10.3%)
2012
$6,188 (+15.9%)
2011
$5,341
2010
$5,341 (+45.5%)
2009
$3,670
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,163 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,827
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00593844
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-60
Residential - 60 Zone
The intent of the R-60 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
Jun 15, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Dec 11, 2019 • 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.
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $559,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,320
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 573
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $8,385
Tax Assessed Value: $760,500
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $8,976
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRADLEY HILLS
Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. 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: Melwood
Directions: Greentree Rd to left Ridge Pl to Right Ridge Rd
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,827
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,163 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00593844
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Walt Whitman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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