8906 Melwood Rd is a 1,952 square foot house on a 5,784 square foot lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 2015 for $785,000. Based on Redfin's Bethesda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,029,125.
Inviting Bethesda colonial with three fully finished levels, large lower level with bonus room, and storage rm Kitchen renovation 2006, new hall bath 2nd lvl 2014. Master bedroom w/ master bath, not like others on block. family room addition faces the privacy of a wooded lot, glass slider, brick patio. Walt Whitman high school. Lovingly maintained by the same family for 21 years, move-in ready!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 24, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 24, 2023 • Final
Building residential
Addition
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 300
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 2 Story Frame
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILLHEAD HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,952
Building Sq. Ft: 1,952
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: HILLMEAD HILLS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,784
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 1A
Acres: 0.1328
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DETACH
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 07
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,952
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,784 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00594518
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Walt Whitman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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