6517 Wiscasset Road

Closed 6/30/21
Closed 6/30/21
Welcome to 6517 Wiscasset Road
Stunning Night View
Dramatic High Ceilings and Walls of Windows
Formal Dining Room
Sun-Drenched Sitting Area
Great Sight Lines
Open Concept Living
Renovated Granite Kitchen
Beautiful Maple Cabinetry
Expansive Gourmet Kitchen
Captivating Living Room
Living Room with Custom Built-Ins
Attractive Living Room with Recessed Lighting
Living Room with Slate Fireplace
Deck off the Living Room
Spectacular Library
Library with High Ceilings and Display Shelving
Enchanting Home Office with Backyard Views
Powder Room
Second Bedroom
Hall Bathroom
Hall Bathroom
Third Bedroom
Fantastic Mudroom Off the Kitchen
Covered Entry off the Mudroom
Overlook From Primary Bedroom Sitting Room
Primary Bedroom Suite Sitting Room
Primary Bedroom Suite Sitting Room
Generous Primary Bedroom Suite
Custom Built-In in Primary Bedroom
Tranquil Primary Bedroom Suite
Primary Bathroom with a Soaking Tub
Primary Bathroom with a Separate Shower
Lower Level with Delightful Reading Nook
Walk-Out Recreation Room
Recreation Room with Stone Fireplace
Fourth Bedroom
Fourth Bedroom with Picturesque Views
Lower Level Full Bathroom
Fifth Bedroom
Lower Level Hallway
Exterior Front
Stone Front Facade
Waterfall Feature
Deck Overlooking Waterfall
Wooded Views from the Deck
21,455 Square Foot lot with Established Plantings
Stonescaped Water Feature
Exterior Rear
Dramatic Expanded Mid-Century Contemporary
Amazing Sunset Views
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,600,000
5 beds4,650 sqft
6517 Wiscasset Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$344/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to this dramatic expanded mid-century contemporary in highly sought-after Glen Echo Heights with seasonal river views and gorgeous sunsets. Originally built in 1951, this home has been extensively renovated and expanded, blending light-filled interior spaces and dramatic modern design with the natural exterior landscape and an enchanting water feature. This distinctive residence offers a welcoming entry foyer with a decorative display nook and a walk-in closet; a thoughtfully designed chef’s...Welcome to this dramatic expanded mid-century contemporary in highly sought-after Glen Echo Heights with seasonal river views and gorgeous sunsets. Originally built in 1951, this home has been extensively renovated and expanded, blending light-filled interior spaces and dramatic modern design with the natural exterior landscape and an enchanting water feature. This distinctive residence offers a welcoming entry foyer with a decorative display nook and a walk-in closet; a thoughtfully designed chef’s kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinetry, and updated appliances; an elegant dining room / great room with a wall of windows; and an inviting living room with bamboo flooring, a slate fireplace flanked by bookshelves and windows offering picturesque backyard views of the stone-scaped water feature. There are two generous bedrooms and one and a half baths on the main level. The main level is complete with a mudroom off the kitchen, a captivating library with a wall of built-ins and an office with two closets and breathtaking backyard views. Wake up feeling like you have been transported to a treehouse in the impeccably appointed upstairs primary bedroom suite with a large sitting room, substantial bedroom, huge windows overlooking the leafy backyard, large walk-in closet, and skylit bathroom. The walkout lower-level features large windows with great natural light and includes a recreation room with a stone fireplace and built-ins, a full bath, two sizeable bedrooms, a storage room and a bonus / craft room. The beautiful, wooded yard provides a serene and private setting with its stone accents, enchanting water feature (including a waterfall, stream and two small ponds), mature plantings, flagstone pathways and a synthetic wood deck. There are two large exterior storage rooms, an extensive driveway with ample parking and a covered stone mudroom entrance. Unparalleled quality craftsmanship and exquisite finishes, all on a picturesque nearly a half acre lot (20,502 square foot) with fabulous views, breathtaking sunsets, and the sparkle of the Potomac in season. Steps to the Mohican Pool and Glen Echo Neighborhood Park! Great location – close to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, Glen Echo Park, and Downtown Bethesda! Easy access to Macarthur Boulevard, Massachusetts Avenue, Clara Barton Parkway, the GW Parkway, Chain Bridge, I-495, and just minutes to DC.
  • Listed by: Ronald S. Sitrin 202.321.4677 ron@ronsitrin.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC759268

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

Bethesda, MD

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Property Information for 6517 Wiscasset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,100 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 160703197142
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Creek/Stream, River
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-27-2021
  • Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
  • Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,650.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,155.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,155.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,502 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WOOD ACRES (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PYLE (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,287,267
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $12,475
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $739,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $625,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Refuse Fee: $416
  • Zoning: R90
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,650.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,484.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,805.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: T-1-11, Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3046/1293/4738/304612934738_512_384_WM_Kiig9cTI_0LVbew0.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Bamboo, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Shelving, Windows
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Private
  • Parcel ID: 14072247
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Casement, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.truplace.com/property/217/99131/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Secure Storage, Water Falls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • 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: www.ronsitrin.com

Property History for 6517 Wiscasset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467084256

$1,600,000—
Jun 30, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC759268

$1,600,000—
May 30, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC759268

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467084256

$1,600,000
06/30/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC759268

$1,600,000
05/30/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC759268

—

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Public Records for 6517 Wiscasset Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,760 ($1,480 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,484 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,400 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-03197142

Schools near 6517 Wiscasset Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wood Acres Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Walt Whitman High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stephen Knolls School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wood Acres Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walt Whitman High School
Public9 to 12

Stephen Knolls School
PublicPK to 12

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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$1,600,000
5
4,650
20,502
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2,295
13,575
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$779,000
3
2,691
34,765
6514 Wiscasset Road, Bethesda, MD 20816
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3.5
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