Parcel 2, the lot for sale, is part of a subdivision. A renovated house is sited on Parcel 1. Also, see listing for the house & lot, and PLAT/survey. Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 could be sold as a package.
Alta Vista, located between Downtown Bethesda and NIH, is a residential and walkable Bethesda neighborhood with leafy streets and a Metro-adjacent edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bethesda Metro entrance at Wisconsin Ave & Old Georgetown Rd, where coffee counters, chef-driven dining rooms, and small storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. Landmark Theatres Bethesda Row Cinema and Round House Theatre anchor local culture, with Bethesda Row’s independent boutiques adding polish. Housing leans toward mid-century colonials and updated ramblers on generous lots, with sidewalks that connect to nearby trails. Green space threads through at Ayrlawn Park and along the Capital Crescent Trail. The feel is calm and established, with a city-close cadence.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Not located in a federal flood zone
Exterior features
Land/lot only (no improvements completed)
No tidal water
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water hookup available
HOA & community
Front foot fee paid annually
Financial info
Tax year 2025; annual county tax approximately $17,178
Assessed value recorded for 2025 and 2026 assessments
Electricity and solar
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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
Oct 27, 2025 • Active
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.
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