7215 Helmsdale Road
Closed 4/17/26
Closed 4/17/26
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$452/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
7215 Helmsdale Road presents a rare opportunity to steward a home lovingly cared for by its original owner since it was built in 1965. This timeless center-hall Georgian Colonial has quietly anchored its prominent corner setting along Helmsdale Road for nearly six decades, a property defined as much by its exceptional lot and location as by the home itself.
Set on over half an acre, this corner parcel offers a winning combination: space, privacy, and presence. The property unfolds with a sense of...7215 Helmsdale Road presents a rare opportunity to steward a home lovingly cared for by its original owner since it was built in 1965. This timeless center-hall Georgian Colonial has quietly anchored its prominent corner setting along Helmsdale Road for nearly six decades, a property defined as much by its exceptional lot and location as by the home itself.
Set on over half an acre, this corner parcel offers a winning combination: space, privacy, and presence. The property unfolds with a sense of openness that immediately distinguishes it, offering endless possibilities for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and future expansion whether thoughtfully within the existing envelope or beyond - all while maintaining the gracious arrival that begins at the welcoming front portico.
Inside the front door, the impressive center entry hall sets the tone with memorable scale and natural flow connecting the principal rooms. Classic spaces for both living and entertaining are beautifully proportioned and exceptionally sized, creating a home that lives as comfortably day-to-day as it does when hosting.
The kitchen, preserved in near-original condition, carries a story all its own. Long the heart of the home, it has been the setting for decades of cooking, gathering, and creativity - shaped by a celebrated longtime New York Times food columnist and cookbook author. It’s the kind of kitchen that feels steeped in tradition: a place where recipes were tested, notes were made, and meals were shared, with memories as wonderful as the dishes created here. Just off the kitchen, an oversized attached two-car garage offers practical ease, excellent storage, and everyday convenience.
Upstairs, the private quarters are thoughtfully arranged. The sprawling primary suite is set apart with windows on three sides, dual walk-in closets, and a windowed en-suite bath. Three additional well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a hall bath featuring a double vanity and separate water closet. In total, the home offers four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms - anchored by one of the most enduringly desirable layouts in residential architecture: the classic center-hall plan.
For those seeking immediate enjoyment, the home remains comfortable and livable as it stands. For others, it presents an exceptional canvas ready to be thoughtfully reimagined, now or over time with ample room to grow should a future expansion be desired.
What makes 7215 Helmsdale particularly compelling is how effortlessly it blends space and convenience. Bannockburn has long been sought after for offering a true “town and country” lifestyle, - leafy streets, generous homesites, and a sense of retreat - all while remaining remarkably connected. Downtown Bethesda and Potomac can be easily accessed and the ever scenic Clara Barton Parkway offers direct access to Washington - seamless connectivity while preserving the tranquility of the neighborhood.
Within this established and enduring community, properties with this combination of provenance, setting, and potential are increasingly rare. 7215 Helmsdale stands ready for its next chapter whether preserved, enhanced, or reimagined - continuing the legacy of a home that has been cherished since the day it was built.
**Certain interior and exterior photos have been virtually staged for illustrative purposes only. Items shown are not included in the sale of the property.**
Set on over half an acre, this corner parcel offers a winning combination: space, privacy, and presence. The property unfolds with a sense of...7215 Helmsdale Road presents a rare opportunity to steward a home lovingly cared for by its original owner since it was built in 1965. This timeless center-hall Georgian Colonial has quietly anchored its prominent corner setting along Helmsdale Road for nearly six decades, a property defined as much by its exceptional lot and location as by the home itself.
Set on over half an acre, this corner parcel offers a winning combination: space, privacy, and presence. The property unfolds with a sense of openness that immediately distinguishes it, offering endless possibilities for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and future expansion whether thoughtfully within the existing envelope or beyond - all while maintaining the gracious arrival that begins at the welcoming front portico.
Inside the front door, the impressive center entry hall sets the tone with memorable scale and natural flow connecting the principal rooms. Classic spaces for both living and entertaining are beautifully proportioned and exceptionally sized, creating a home that lives as comfortably day-to-day as it does when hosting.
The kitchen, preserved in near-original condition, carries a story all its own. Long the heart of the home, it has been the setting for decades of cooking, gathering, and creativity - shaped by a celebrated longtime New York Times food columnist and cookbook author. It’s the kind of kitchen that feels steeped in tradition: a place where recipes were tested, notes were made, and meals were shared, with memories as wonderful as the dishes created here. Just off the kitchen, an oversized attached two-car garage offers practical ease, excellent storage, and everyday convenience.
Upstairs, the private quarters are thoughtfully arranged. The sprawling primary suite is set apart with windows on three sides, dual walk-in closets, and a windowed en-suite bath. Three additional well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a hall bath featuring a double vanity and separate water closet. In total, the home offers four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms - anchored by one of the most enduringly desirable layouts in residential architecture: the classic center-hall plan.
For those seeking immediate enjoyment, the home remains comfortable and livable as it stands. For others, it presents an exceptional canvas ready to be thoughtfully reimagined, now or over time with ample room to grow should a future expansion be desired.
What makes 7215 Helmsdale particularly compelling is how effortlessly it blends space and convenience. Bannockburn has long been sought after for offering a true “town and country” lifestyle, - leafy streets, generous homesites, and a sense of retreat - all while remaining remarkably connected. Downtown Bethesda and Potomac can be easily accessed and the ever scenic Clara Barton Parkway offers direct access to Washington - seamless connectivity while preserving the tranquility of the neighborhood.
Within this established and enduring community, properties with this combination of provenance, setting, and potential are increasingly rare. 7215 Helmsdale stands ready for its next chapter whether preserved, enhanced, or reimagined - continuing the legacy of a home that has been cherished since the day it was built.
**Certain interior and exterior photos have been virtually staged for illustrative purposes only. Items shown are not included in the sale of the property.**
Listing Agent
Listing closed: 04/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2219864
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1Property Information for 7215 Helmsdale Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $14,561 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 160700684608
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: BANNOCKBURN ESTATES
- Subdivision: BANNOCKBURN ESTATES (MONTGOMERY MD)
- Legal Subdivision: BANNOCKBURN ESTATES
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,516.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,902.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,902.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1965
- Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,756 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- 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
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
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,232,767
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $13,522
- Improvement Assessed Value: $561,500
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $787,600
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $671
- Zoning: R200
- Tax Lot: 13
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,516.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,516.00
- Total SQFT: 5,418.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 13877515
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: Other
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- 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.compass.com
Property History for 7215 Helmsdale Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1938818649 | $1,588,940 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1936820331 | $1,588,940 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | $1,588,940 | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | — | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | $1,499,999 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1938818649 | $1,588,940 |
| 04/17/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1936820331 | $1,588,940 |
| 04/17/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | $1,588,940 |
| 03/09/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | — |
| 03/05/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2219864 | $1,499,999 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 7215 Helmsdale Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,869 ($1,156 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,516 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,516 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,756 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningR200CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00684608
Schools near 7215 Helmsdale Road
This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bannockburn Elementary School PublicK 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 7215 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 | $1,588,940 | 4 | 3 | 3,516 | 24,756 |
$1,860,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,585 | 28,314 | |
$1,575,000 | 6 | 6 | 4,682 | 23,459 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 4,280 | 22,252 | |
– | – | 5 | 3,896 | 20,855 | |
$1,255,500 | 6 | 6 | – | 24,693 | |
$1,240,000 | 4 | 4 | 5,802 | 26,162 | |
– | – | 5 | 6,158 | 72,093 | |
– | – | 6.5 | 6,634 | 24,429 | |
$1,210,000 | 5 | 7 | – | 20,591 | |
$1,200,000 | 4 | 5 | 5,650 | 26,434 | |
$3,275,000 | 5 | 7 | 8,850 | 43,560 | |
$1,650,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,933 | 20,547 | |
– | – | 2 | 2,430 | 20,700 | |
$2,390,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,675 | 23,100 | |
$1,850,000 | 5 | 6 | 4,966 | 22,988 |
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