8527 West Howell Road

Closed 5/28/21
Closed 5/28/21
Welcome to this Incredibly Spacious Contemporary!
Wonderful Curb Appeal & 2-car Garage w/Extra Pkg
Inviting Entry & Lovely Flagstone Front Porch
Beautiful Foyer
Gleaming Hardwood Floors & New Paint Throughout
Access to Spacious FM Rm. & Convenient Mudroom
Fantastic Family Room w/ Wood Burning Fireplace
French Doors Lead to Gorgeous Flagstone Patio
Perfect Place for The Whole Family to Gather
Lovely Flagstone Patio off of the Family Room
Spacious Mudroom/Laundry Rm w/ Access to Garage
Laundry/Mudroom w/ Great Storage Space
Beautifully Updated Powder Room
Amazing Gourmet Kitchen w/ Ample Cabinetry
Stainless Steel Appliances & Silestone Counters
Sep. Breakfast Area w/ French Doors to Trex Deck
Elegant Formal Dining Room off of Kitchen
Perfect Space for Entertaining
Open to Lovely Formal Living Area
Formal Living Area Open to Dining Room & Kitchen
Another View of Fantastic Living Area
Serene Owner's Retreat w/ Vaulted Ceilings
Owner's Suite w/ Space for Sep. Sitting Area
Amazing Walk-In Closet w/ Built In's
French Doors Open to Great Walk-In Closet
Beautifully Renovated Owner's Bath w/ Dual Vanity
Designer Tile, Oversized Shower, & Soaking Tub
Wonderful Secondary Bedroom
Secondary Bedroom w/ En-Suite Bathroom
Tastefully Updated Full Bath w Quartzite Counters
Another Secondary Bedroom
Great Secondary Bedroom w/ Double Closets
Third Full Bathroom with Quartzite Counters
Sizable Loft Bedroom or Fantastic Flex Space!
Bedroom or Great Office Space / Playroom
Lower Level Recreation Room
Perfect Space for Home Gym
Amazing Storage Room
Gorgeous View from the Back
Enjoy Dining Under the Trees
Fantastic Backyard - Great for Pool or Playset
Entry Level Floor Plan
Main Level Floor Plan
Upper Level Floor Plan
Upper Level 2 Floor Plan
Lower Level Floor Plan
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,629,000
4 beds3,620 sqft

8527 W Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$450/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this incredibly spacious five level contemporary home located in the coveted Whitman school district. Featuring four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, an open-concept floor plan, two car garage and an expansive fenced yard, this light-filled home has so much to offer! The inviting front porch leads to a welcoming foyer. To the right is a terrific mud room featuring custom built-ins and also providing access to the oversized two car garage. Additionally, you’ll find a convenient...Welcome to this incredibly spacious five level contemporary home located in the coveted Whitman school district. Featuring four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, an open-concept floor plan, two car garage and an expansive fenced yard, this light-filled home has so much to offer! The inviting front porch leads to a welcoming foyer. To the right is a terrific mud room featuring custom built-ins and also providing access to the oversized two car garage. Additionally, you’ll find a convenient laundry room with great closet storage, a tasteful utility sink, and a beautifully updated powder room. Continue through the foyer to find a wonderful family room complete with a wood-burning fireplace and french doors leading to a flagstone patio, perfect for entertaining. Travel up to the next level where you’ll find an amazing gourmet kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, silestone counters and tons of cabinetry for great storage. There’s a separate breakfast area with doors leading to a low-maintenance Trex deck. The kitchen is also open to a formal dining room and an elegant living room with a bright bay window. Continue to the bedroom level and discover a gorgeous expanded owner’s suite with vaulted ceilings, a huge walk-in closet and a luxurious bath featuring a dual vanity, quartzite countertops, designer tile and lighting, an oversized shower stall and a separate air jet soaking tub. There’s an additional en-suite bedroom on this level with a tastefully renovated bath, as well as two additional bedrooms and a third beautifully renovated hall bath. All bedrooms feature new hardwood floors. Downstairs you’ll find great space to utilize as a home gym or recreation room, as well as an awesome walk-in pantry for additional storage. There’s also a private home office/flex space, with an adjacent exterior door ideal for easy client access. The current owners have invested in many property upgrades and have created a turn-key home with a breathtaking lot, in superb move-in condition. Ideally located just moments from downtown Bethesda, countless parks and trails, shopping, dining and other entertainment, and in a private and quiet neighborhood, this home is the perfect 10!
  • Listed by: Carolyn N Sappenfield 240.353.7601 carolyn@carolynhomes.com • RE/MAX Realty Services
Listing closed: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC754342
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Property Information for 8527 West Howell Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,367 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 160700674952
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 04-22-2021
  • Subdivision: LYBROOK
  • Subdivision: LYBROOK (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: LYBROOK
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,906.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 714.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 714.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

  • Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 17,198 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BURNING TREE (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. 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: 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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,064,900
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $11,742
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $239,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $825,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Refuse Fee: $416
  • Zoning: R90
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,620.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,620.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,620.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3045/7001/4419/304570014419_512_384_WM_xCg6QtE_vjfHEzCN.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 13929495

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Window Treatments, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/1578/97809/

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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

Property History for 8527 West Howell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465126256

$1,629,000

+5.5% / yr

May 28, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC754342

$1,629,000—
Apr 27, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC754342

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465126256

$1,629,000

+5.5% / yr

05/28/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC754342

$1,629,000
04/27/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC754342

—

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

Public Records for 8527 West Howell Road

Taxable Value

Land

$910,600

Additions

$703,300
Total$1,613,900

Tax Record

2025

$18,853 ($1,571 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,456 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,921 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

535 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

17,198 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1959

Year Renovated

1959

Zoning

R90

County

MONTGOMERY

APN

07-00674952

Schools near 8527 West Howell Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Burning Tree Elementary School
Public - K 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
Burning Tree 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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