This perfectly charming Cape Cod on a corner lot in Chevy Chase is cottage-y, cozy, crisp, clean, and classic! Freshly painted with lovely wood floors throughout most of the home, you don't want to miss this c. 1954, 3 BR 2.5 bath home opportunity! Featuring almost 2400 sf, it has a traditional layout, including a living room w/wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, 1 BR & 1BA on the main which are expanded by seasonal living space in an adjacent light-filled sun room. Upstairs, 2 very spacious bedrooms with lovely built-ins share 1 hall bath. VIEW ON ZILLOW HERE: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6400-Ruffin-Rd-Chevy-Chase-MD-20815/37169972_zpid/ On the lower level, you'll find an inviting family room open to home office built-ins, a half bath, laundry/utility rooms, & a fabulous room dedicated solely to minimalist organization and storage. Located in a prime location that is also difficult to beat, this home is generally equi-distant to two red-line Metro stations at Friendship Heights and Bethesda.... but just as wonderful is this property's short distance to well-known & well-loved Norwood Park located at the end of the street. Local, regional, and neighborhood shopping are all nearby and you'll appreciate this location's balance of urban and 'burbs every day you live in this home! Professionally managed, available for multi-year lease (preferred), CAC, off-street parking in driveway, Montgomery County Schools.Move-in ready by mid-June; no pets preferred. Please email Katherine M. Redd, kathy@streamlinemanagement.com to view. To apply, please visit www.StreamlineManagement.com, click on the 'Available Rentals' tab at the top of the page, then click on the 'Apply Now' button next to this listing. Each adult applicant must submit his or her own application, upload last two pay stubs, pay $50 application fee.
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Interior
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: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHEVY CHASE TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,388
Building Sq. Ft: 1,388
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: BLK EYE 1 CHEVY CHAS E TERRACE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,359
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: I1
Acres: 0.1689
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.: 1,388
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,359 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00478112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Sale and tax history for 6400 Ruffin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BUILDIUM #2
Jun 27, 2026
Rental Removed
$5,250
$4/sq ft
Jun 26, 2026
Listed for Rent
$5,250
$4/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Jul 9, 2026
Rental Removed
$5,250
$4/sq ft
Jun 10, 2026
Listed for Rent
$5,250
$4/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC719144
Aug 5, 2020
Sold
$935,000
$674/sq ft
Aug 1, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2020
Listed
$999,000
$720/sq ft
Charming cape cod on corner lot near Norwood Park. Needs updating of kitchen and baths but otherwise a solid home with wonderful potential. Finished basement with half bath, lovely 3 season porch on main and 2 large bedrooms on top level plus a third bedroom on the main. Easy living in a prime location.
Public Records
Jul 28, 1986
Sold
$225,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 21, 1979
Sold
$117,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,688 (+5.3%)
2024
$13,005 (+2.8%)
2023
$12,650 (+7.5%)
$894,800 + $171,400
$1,066,200
2022
$11,773 (+3.5%)
2021
$11,379 (+114.0%)
2020
$5,316 (−49.7%)
$852,200 + $126,200
$978,400
2019
$10,570 (+0.3%)
2018
$10,535 (+1.9%)
$811,600 + $160,400
$972,000
2017
$10,337 (+12.6%)
2015
$9,181 (+2.5%)
2014
$8,961 (+5.5%)
2013
$8,494 (+4.5%)
2012
$8,132 (+10.1%)
2011
$7,387
2010
$7,387 (+47.5%)
2009
$5,009
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Somerset Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Westland Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Public facts and zoning for 6400 Ruffin Rd
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Sq. Ft.
1,388
Stories
1.5
Lot Size
7,359 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1954
Year Renovated
—
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00478112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026.
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