4637 River Road

Closed 8/2/13

Sold

Last Sold Price

$865,000

3 beds3 baths1,861 sqft

4637 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.22 acresLot Size

1938Year Built

$465/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This immaculate, updated 3BR/2.5BA home offers great space both inside and out. Only blocks from downtown Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights Metro. Move-in ready with updated granite/stainless kitchen, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, a striking front porch, a comfortable backyard sanctuary and a 2-car garage. Nicely set back from the road with attractive privacy landscaping.This immaculate, updated 3BR/2.5BA home offers great space both inside and out. Only blocks from downtown Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights Metro. Move-in ready with updated granite/stainless kitchen, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, a striking front porch, a comfortable backyard sanctuary and a 2-car garage. Nicely set back from the road with attractive privacy landscaping.

Listed by: Robert G Carter 202.851.1400 rob@robcartergroup.com • Century 21 Redwood Realty

Listing closed: 08/02/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003564548

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,010,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

1/32

$1,075,000

Sold 07/24/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,786
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

4603 Overbrook Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

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Sold 08/28/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,796
Square Feet: 0.21
Acres

6502 Brookes Hill Court, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/48

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Sold 07/25/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,932
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

5219 Belvoir Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/37

$900,000

Sold 06/20/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,900
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

5020 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/39

$1,100,000

Sold 08/12/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,719
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

5209 Augusta Street, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/46

$1,010,000

Sold 04/21/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,850
Square Feet: 0.07
Acres

5103 Saratoga Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/2

$967,500

Sold 06/16/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,729
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

5803 Cleves Lane, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/2

$1,075,000

Sold 07/07/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,998
Square Feet: 0.22
Acres

5709 Mohican Place, Bethesda, MD 20816

a front view of a house with yard and green space

1/61

$900,000

Sold 11/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,923
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

4505 South Chelsea Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Property Information for 4637 River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,841 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 160701959124
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: BROOKDALE
Subdivision: BROOKDALE (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: BROOKDALE
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,614.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: 480.00
Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 247.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 479.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 726.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1938
Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,500 SF

Location

Location

County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2012
Tax Assessed Value: $661,900

Year Assessed: 2013
County Tax: $5,533
Improvement Assessed Value: $221,700
Land Assessed Value: $440,200
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Refuse Fee: $369
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 19

Lease Information

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: $0

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Lower Level 2

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Den, Foyer, Other
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2013
Total Finished SQFT: 1,861.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,614.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,820.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/7648/3600/300876483600_512_384_WM_pj26zMk-Y_FvRZXI.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Partially Finished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

Lot Features: Landscaping
Lot Size Area: 9,500.00

Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public
Fencing: Rear
Parcel ID: 13931261

Parking

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer - Front Loading
Accessibility Features: Other
Security Features: Electric Alarm, Main Entrance Lock, Motion Detectors, Surveillance Sys, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Security System
Door Features: Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
Window Features: Double Pane, Screens
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/67344/4637-RIVER-RD-BETHESDA-MD-20816

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Sport Court
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, DSL Available, Fiber Optics Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 4637 River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 2, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #366714147	$865,000	+4.2% / yr
Aug 2, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003564548	$865,000	—
Jun 18, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003564548		—
Jun 11, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003564548	$849,750	—
Oct 17, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #259619056	$710,000	+5.9% / yr
Oct 17, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #1005997830	$710,000	—
Sep 17, 2008	Pending BRIGHT #1005997830		—
Sep 1, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005997830	$745,000	—
Aug 31, 2008	Expired BRIGHT #1006409652	$745,000	—
Jul 31, 2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008552044		—
Jul 31, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006409652	$745,000	—
Jun 20, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008552044	$769,500	—
Aug 21, 2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #99214063	$500,000	—
Aug 20, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC275090	$500,000	—
Jul 11, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC275090		—
May 20, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC275090	$489,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/02/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #366714147	$865,000 +4.2% / yr
08/02/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003564548	$865,000
06/18/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003564548	—
06/11/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003564548	$849,750
10/17/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #259619056	$710,000 +5.9% / yr
10/17/2008	Closed BRIGHT #1005997830	$710,000
09/17/2008	Pending BRIGHT #1005997830	—
09/01/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005997830	$745,000
08/31/2008	Expired BRIGHT #1006409652	$745,000
07/31/2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008552044	—
07/31/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006409652	$745,000
06/20/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008552044	$769,500
08/21/2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #99214063	$500,000
08/20/2002	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC275090	$500,000
07/11/2002	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC275090	—
05/20/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC275090	$489,900

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Public records

4637 River Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

2,014 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,814 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

200 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 4637 River Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Westbrook Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
9/10	Westland Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
8/10	Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.0 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	7.3 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	8.2 mi
NR	Georgetown Day School - Lower/Middle School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Washington Episcopal School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc	Private - Nearby school	1 to 6	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Westbrook Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
9/10	Westland Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
8/10	Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.0 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	7.3 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	8.2 mi
NR	Georgetown Day School - Lower/Middle School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Washington Episcopal School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc Private1 to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 4637 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$865,000	3	3	1,861	9,500
4635 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$630,000	2	3	–	6,000
4633 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$961,779	3	2	1,332	6,000
4614 Harrison Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815	$1,075,000	4	4	–	6,000
4616 Harrison Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815	$840,000	3	2	–	7,500
4631 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	–	–	2.5	1,956	6,000
4630 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$890,000	–	2.5	1,703	5,400
4632 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	–	–	2.5	1,624	6,419
4610 Harrison Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815	–	–	3	2,776	6,000
4703 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	–	–	2.5	2,564	9,667
4628 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,139,000	3	2	1,900	5,400
4626 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$759,000	3	3	–	5,400
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4700 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$850,000	3	3	–	6,808
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4637 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Bethesda, MD

Property Details

Building Information

Location

Waterfront / Water Access

Taxes and Assessment

Lease Information

Rooms

Building Info

Lot / Land Information

Parking

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Utilities

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

Stories

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