6505 River Road

Active

$1,900,000

4 beds4 baths4,138 sqft

6505 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Est: $11,390/moGet pre-approved

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.23 acresLot Size

1986Year Built

$459/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away on a quiet, private road just off River Rd, in the heart of Bethesda's Locust Ridge, this custom brick home is the kind of home you don't want to rush through. You'll feel it the second you walk in: a two-story foyer, 10-foot+ ceilings, rich moldings, and a staircase that makes an entrance. This is a house built for gathering, and it shows in every room. Herringbone hardwood runs from the entry through the dining room, where hand-painted mural walls and a vaulted, window-wrapped ceiling...Tucked away on a quiet, private road just off River Rd, in the heart of Bethesda's Locust Ridge, this custom brick home is the kind of home you don't want to rush through. You'll feel it the second you walk in: a two-story foyer, 10-foot+ ceilings, rich moldings, and a staircase that makes an entrance. This is a house built for gathering, and it shows in every room. Herringbone hardwood runs from the entry through the dining room, where hand-painted mural walls and a vaulted, window-wrapped ceiling turn an ordinary dinner into something special. Just off that, a library with custom built-ins leads into a second sitting room with space for a pool table, perfect for game night or a quiet spot to disappear with a book. The family room, breakfast room, and kitchen all open through French doors to the deck, so summer mornings and weekend get-togethers flow naturally between indoors and out. The kitchen itself is bathed in skylight, bright at any hour of the day. Two wood-burning fireplaces keep the home cozy, one right in the primary suite, which feels like its own private escape with a Jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms and two full baths. Downstairs, there's room to build out a home gym, a flex space, and a workshop big enough to become whatever you need it to be, studio, office, hobby space, you name it. Outside, it's all wrapped in privacy: a wood-lined 0.23-acre lot, a stone garden path, brick front steps, and an attached four-car garage. BONUS - it's zoned for Walt Whitman High School. Homes like this, with this much craftsmanship and character, don't come up often in Locust Ridge. Come see it for yourself and discover what it really means to Love Being Home.

28 days on Market

Listed by: Kara Chaffin Donofrio 703.795.7238 kara@kcdrealestate.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last updated: 09/09/2026 09:28 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2244238

Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage¹

$11,390 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,818

Property Taxes

$1,572

HOA Dues

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Property Information for 6505 River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $18,861 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 160702676096
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 08-20-2026
Subdivision: LOCUST RIDGE
Subdivision: LOCUST RIDGE (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: LOCUST RIDGE
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,838.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 300.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,843.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 2,143.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1986
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,012 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles

School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

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

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $1,640,300

Year Assessed: 2026
County Tax: $18,043
Improvement Assessed Value: $944,500
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $768,800
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $671
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Zoning: R90
Tax Lot: 9
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

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: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Workshop
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 10

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 11

Room Type: Library
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 12

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 13

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 14

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 15

Room Type: Office
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 16

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,138.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,138.00
Total SQFT: 5,981.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8052/8479/0820/805284790820_512_384_WM_Woi2VhF3h8KihdR7.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 13932545

Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven - Double, Built-In Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: French

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 6505 River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 20, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2244238	$1,900,000	—
Jul 8, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC450764	$730,000	—
Apr 27, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC450764		—
Apr 6, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC450764	$775,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/20/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2244238	$1,900,000
07/08/1999	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC450764	$730,000
04/27/1999	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC450764	—
04/06/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC450764	$775,000

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

Public Records for 6505 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$18,169 ($1,514 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,138 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt300 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,012 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-02676096

Schools near 6505 River Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Burning Tree Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.9 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 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	6.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	6.7 mi
NR	St. Bartholomew School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Landon School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Avalon School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Burning Tree Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 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	6.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	6.7 mi
NR	St. Bartholomew School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Landon School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Avalon School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Bethesda

Getting ahead in a relaxed fashion. While this DC suburb used to be well on the fringes of urban life and entertainment, today’s Bethesda is anything but boring. With a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown featuring high-end dining and shops, this self-confident community is on the move.

Bethesda Guide

All Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

New listings in 20817

$1,400,000 | 9767 Azure Alley, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/59

Open: 9/19 01:30PM - 03:30PMNew

$1,400,000

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,664
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

9767 Azure Alley, Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,195,000 | 5904 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/75

Listed By CompassOpen: 9/20 02:00PM - 04:00PM

$2,195,000

5
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4,544
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

5904 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,200,000 | 6700 Vendome Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/58

Compass Coming SoonOpen: 9/19 12:00PM - 02:00PM

$2,200,000

3
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,512
Square Feet: 1.90
Acres

6700 Vendome Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20817

$3,895,000 | 7101 Pyle Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/34

New

$3,895,000

6
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,300
Square Feet: 0.50
Acres

7101 Pyle Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,095,000 | 8165 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/46

Open: 9/20 01:00PM - 03:00PMNew

$2,095,000

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3,398
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

8165 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Coldwell Banker Realty Coming Soon

$1,450,000

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,302
Square Feet: 0.38
Acres

7620 Winterberry Place, Bethesda, MD 20817

$1,229,000 | 8039 Quarry Ridge Way, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/40

Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$1,229,000

3
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3,852
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

8039 Quarry Ridge Way, Bethesda, MD 20817

$3,600,000 | 8505 Howell Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/75

Listed By CompassOpen: 9/19 01:00PM - 03:00PM

$3,600,000

5
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5,545
Square Feet: 0.58
Acres

8505 Howell Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/53

$2,695,000

5
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7,600
Square Feet: 0.58
Acres

6704 Honesty Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 6505 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

6505 River Road is a single family home for sale in Bethesda, MD 20817. This property was listed for sale on August 20, 2026 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 28 days and was last sold on July 8, 1999. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Burning Tree Elementary School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and Walt Whitman High School. 6505 River Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,138 sqft single family home built in 1986.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

© 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated on 09/09/2026 09:28 AM

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Explore Nearby Homes

Homes in Nearby Bethesda Neighborhoods

Homes in Nearby Bethesda Cities

Homes in Nearby Bethesda Zip Codes

More information about 6505 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817