5417 Mohican Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816

$2,495,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

4,074 Sq. Ft.

$612 / Sq. Ft.

4,074

Sq. Ft.

$612

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 3/8/22

a front view of a house with a yard covered with snow

Historic stone castle overlooking Potomac River

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Description

With panoramic views of the Potomac River and over 4,000 square feet of living space, this stately 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath, solid-stone home is known throughout Bethesda as the “R. A. Charles Castle.” The "castle" features a large open-plan main floor flooded with natural light. There is French door access to a large stone terrace for outdoor dining. Also on the main level is a 1/2 bath, large walk-in pantry, kitchen bar seating and a beautiful wood burning fireplace. On the main floor you will...With panoramic views of the Potomac River and over 4,000 square feet of living space, this stately 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath, solid-stone home is known throughout Bethesda as the “R. A. Charles Castle.” The "castle" features a large open-plan main floor flooded with natural light. There is French door access to a large stone terrace for outdoor dining. Also on the main level is a 1/2 bath, large walk-in pantry, kitchen bar seating and a beautiful wood burning fireplace. On the main floor you will appreciate the multiple seating areas and the large dining room with butler's bar. Don't miss the breakfast area on the enclosed former porch which is a perfect spot for morning coffee as the sun rises over the river. On the second floor are three bedrooms and two full baths including a primary bedroom with en suite that features a large walk-in steam shower, separate tub and notable solid marble double sink. The third floor consists of a large bedroom/loft, also with en suite bath. The lower level is currently a capacious family room with additional storage, wine cellar, 5th bedroom and full bath. There is a fully roughed in kitchen on this level if any future plans include an in-law or au pair suite. Only the highest quality materials were used throughout the home including solid Mahogany interior doors throughout. The provenance of the “R. A. Charles Castle” can be traced back to 19th century industrialists Edward and Edwin Baltzley. Born into an Ohio family of industrialists and inventors, the twin brothers dreamed of developing a “Rhineland on the Potomac.” To finance their bold endeavor, Edwin used the fortune he’d amassed from his invention of the spatter-less eggbeater, to purchase 500 acres of land on the bluffs above the river on Conduit Road (today known as MacArthur Boulevard). The Baltzley brothers envisioned a community for the wealthy and upper class that would be the hub of culture and education in suburban Washington. They helped establish the National Chautauqua of Glen Echo, part of a movement that offered education and entertainment to the middle class, and founded the companies that built trolley lines to Glen Echo from Chevy Chase and downtown Washington, D. C. In February 1890, R. A. Charles, an employee of the Treasury Department, purchased land from Edward Baltzley and began construction of his home. Theophilus Parsons Chandler, who designed the "Baltzley Castle" next door, is believed to have been the architect for both properties. Hired for the cache of his name, Chandler was best known for designing palatial country homes, ornate churches and grand enclosures at the Philadelphia Zoo. In addition to being placed in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, the “R. A. Charles Castle” was fully renovated in 2013. The home boasts a picturesque view of the Potomac River and tastefully combines the design elements of stone, brick, steel, glass and wood. It is easily one of the most distinctive properties in Bethesda. With its documented province and stately design, this offering presents a rare and wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Bethesda history.

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Property Details for 5417 Mohican Road

Tax ID Number

160700508312

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Beaux Arts

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2025 03:49 PM

Property Details for 5417 Mohican Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	MDMC2037634
Days on Market	5
Taxes	$21,244 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1883
Lot Size	0.77 AC / 33,753 SF
County	Montgomery County

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Building Information for 5417 Mohican Road

Stories4Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,753 SF

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Principal and Interest

$12,564

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Property Information for 5417 Mohican Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: BANNOCKBURN (MONTGOMERY MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE (MONTGOMERY MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: WALT WHITMAN (MONTGOMERY MD)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Name: Potomac River
Water Body Type: River
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $1,852,600

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $20,425
Improvement Assessed Value: $322,100
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $794,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $478
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: Yes
Zoning: R90
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

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

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2013
Total Finished SQFT: 4,074.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,074.00
Total SQFT: 4,074.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/4265/7752/801342657752_512_384_WM_HZWiaj6XNKx4qi0R.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Other, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Interior Access, Heated, Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Mixed

Road Responsibility: Easement/Right of Way
Location Type: River
Parcel ID: 13867423
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Sprinkler System, Stain/Lead Glass, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: Other
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/669/108003/

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: thecusickgroup.com

Property History for 5417 Mohican Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 8, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2037634	$2,495,000	—
Mar 7, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488228056	$2,495,000	+2.8% / yr
Feb 19, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2037634		—
Feb 15, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2037634	$2,495,000	—
Apr 1, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #643062691	$2,300,000	+13.6% / yr
Feb 26, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #1000115380	$2,300,000	—
Jan 18, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #1000115380		—
Feb 5, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000115380	$2,595,000	—
Dec 30, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004864112	$800,000	—
Dec 16, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #303200623	$800,000	—
Nov 21, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004864112		—
May 18, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004864112	$1,095,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/08/2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2037634	$2,495,000
03/07/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488228056	$2,495,000 +2.8% / yr
02/19/2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2037634	—
02/15/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2037634	$2,495,000
04/01/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #643062691	$2,300,000 +13.6% / yr
02/26/2019	Closed BRIGHT #1000115380	$2,300,000
01/18/2019	Pending BRIGHT #1000115380	—
02/05/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000115380	$2,595,000
12/30/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004864112	$800,000
12/16/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #303200623	$800,000
11/21/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004864112	—
05/18/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004864112	$1,095,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5417 Mohican Road

Taxable ValueLand$844,600Additions$1,534,900Total$2,379,500

Tax Record2025$28,505 ($2,375 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,074 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,674 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,400 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,753 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00508312Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5417 Mohican Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Wood Acres Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Longview School	Public - Choice school	K to 12	15.7 mi
NR	Regional Institute For Children & Adolescents	Public - Nearby school	4 to 12	10.5 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	9.3 mi
NR	Washington Waldorf School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Wood Acres Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
NR	Longview School PublicK to 12 Choice school	15.7 mi
NR	Regional Institute For Children & Adolescents Public4 to 12 Nearby school	10.5 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School Public6 to 12 Choice school	9.3 mi
NR	Washington Waldorf School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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