6522 Walhonding Road
Description
Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, this home spans three finished...Enjoy beautiful sunset and seasonal Potomac River views from the front deck of this expanded and extensively updated 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the desirable Glen Echo Heights neighborhood of Bethesda, within the highly sought-after Walt Whitman High School cluster. Conveniently located near an access point to the C&O Canal Towpath, this home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, outdoor recreation, and commuter convenience.
Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, this home spans three finished levels with flexible living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Recent improvements include the addition of two bedrooms, a spacious family room, an expanded kitchen with new cabinetry, a climate-controlled two-car garage, and front and rear decks ideal for entertaining or relaxing.
The entry level features a welcoming foyer, a large family/recreation room, a guest bedroom, a flexible home office (or sixth bedroom), a full bath, an updated laundry room, and interior access to the attached garage. The main level showcases an open floor plan with two living areas, a dining space, an expanded kitchen, the primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, an additional bedroom with deck access, and a powder room. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows and a full bath.
Major capital improvements include a roof (approximately 2.5 years old), new siding, gutters, 200-amp electrical service, a premium Rinnai tankless water heater with hot water recirculation system (less than one year old), wireless-controlled mini-split HVAC throughout the home and garage, backyard drainage system, app-controlled front-yard irrigation, an updated laundry room, automated garage doors, wireless smoke detectors, a security camera system, professionally landscaped grounds, custom primary closet organization, and European-style heated towel warmers in two bathrooms.
Ideally located with easy access to I-495, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, this home is just minutes from Sangamore Shopping Center, the future Westbard Square development, Glen Echo Park, Cabin John Park, the C&O Canal Towpath, hiking and biking trails, kayaking, shopping, dining, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and the Mohican Swim Club.
Location
$10,338 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$8,915
$1,423
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1Property Information for 6522 Walhonding Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $17,081 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 160700505934
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Trees/Woods, River
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 09-18-2026
- Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
- Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS (MONTGOMERY MD)
- Legal Subdivision: GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,644.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 950.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 290.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,240.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1964
- Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,944 SF
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: WOOD ACRES (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: 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: $1,461,267
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $16,263
- Improvement Assessed Value: $873,500
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $684,900
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $671
- Zoning: R90
- Tax Lot: 29
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,594.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,354.00
- Total SQFT: 4,884.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Windows, Garage Access
- Foundation Details: Other
- 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-Upper Level 1-2, 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 Size Source: Assessor
- Fencing: Privacy, Partially, Rear, Wood
- Parcel ID: 13866336
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Smoke Detector
- Door Features: Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Skylights
- Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
- Utilities: Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electric Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Wall Unit
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 6522 Walhonding Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2248212 | $1,669,900 | — |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | — | |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1907055486 | $1,600,000 | +2.4% / yr |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,690,000 | — |
| May 20, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,820,000 | — |
| May 1, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | — | |
| May 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,895,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | $1,999,900 | — |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488818492 | $1,480,000 | +59.9% / yr |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | $1,480,000 | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | — | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | $1,380,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1468857424 | $1,000,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | $1,000,000 | — |
| May 12, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | — | |
| May 6, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | $849,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2248212 | $1,669,900 |
| 08/10/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | — |
| 07/17/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,600,000 |
| 07/16/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1907055486 | $1,600,000 +2.4% / yr |
| 06/18/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | — |
| 06/03/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,690,000 |
| 05/20/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,820,000 |
| 05/01/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | — |
| 05/01/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2178504 | $1,895,000 |
| 03/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2164642 | $1,999,900 |
| 04/19/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488818492 | $1,480,000 +59.9% / yr |
| 04/19/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | $1,480,000 |
| 03/16/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | — |
| 03/10/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2040472 | $1,380,000 |
| 06/18/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1468857424 | $1,000,000 |
| 06/18/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | $1,000,000 |
| 05/12/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | — |
| 05/06/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC755620 | $849,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 6522 Walhonding Road
Taxable Value
Land
-Additions
-Tax Record
2025
$17,081 ($1,423 / month)Home Facts
Beds
0Baths
3.5Total Finished SqFt
4,304 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
3,354 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
950 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
10,944 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1964Year Renovated
1964Zoning
R90County
MONTGOMERYAPN
07-00505934Schools near 6522 Walhonding Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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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