8540 West Howell Road

Closed 9/6/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,100,000

5 beds6 baths4,452 sqft

8540 W Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.37 acresLot Size

1974Year Built

$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Arts and Crafts 5 BR 5.5 BA w/ side load 2 car garage. Stunning inside and out! Cathedral ceilings, gourmet Kitchen, DR and LR w/ FP. Main level Master w/ spa like bath and stairs to a loft sitting area. 3 additional spacious BR up w/ 2 FB. LL walk out includes family room w/ wet bar & fp, guest BR w/ ensuite FB, exercise rm, office, w/private entrance waiting area and BA. Backs to park land.Arts and Crafts 5 BR 5.5 BA w/ side load 2 car garage. Stunning inside and out! Cathedral ceilings, gourmet Kitchen, DR and LR w/ FP. Main level Master w/ spa like bath and stairs to a loft sitting area. 3 additional spacious BR up w/ 2 FB. LL walk out includes family room w/ wet bar & fp, guest BR w/ ensuite FB, exercise rm, office, w/private entrance waiting area and BA. Backs to park land.

Listed by: Jane Fairweather 240.223.4663 jane@janefairweather.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 09/06/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1001922774

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

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Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4,147
Square Feet: 0.31
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Property Information for 8540 West Howell Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,045 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 160700674930
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Craftsman
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: LYBROOK
Subdivision: LYBROOK (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: LYBROOK
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,510.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 942.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 942.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1974
Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,178 SF

Location

Location

School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138126809

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: 2017
Tax Assessed Value: $1,088,900

Year Assessed: 2018
Improvement Assessed Value: $310,500
Land Assessed Value: $778,400
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Refuse Fee: $373
Zoning: R90
Tax Lot: 30

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,452.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,970.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 4,452.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone, Cedar
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/3482/6714/300534826714_512_384_WM_qSOiTJSdb9hATio2.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Walkout Level
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 5
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 16,178.00
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 13929494

Parking

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Double/Dual Staircase, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
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 8540 West Howell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 6, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631373814	$1,100,000	—
Sep 6, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001922774	$1,100,000	—
Jul 17, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001922774		—
Jun 22, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000347082	$1,199,000	—
Jun 22, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000347082		—
Jun 22, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001922774	$1,199,000	—
Apr 5, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000347082	$1,299,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/06/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631373814	$1,100,000
09/06/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001922774	$1,100,000
07/17/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001922774	—
06/22/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000347082	$1,199,000
06/22/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000347082	—
06/22/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001922774	$1,199,000
04/05/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000347082	$1,299,900

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

Public Records for 8540 West Howell Road

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Total-

Tax Record

2025

$15,048 ($1,254 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,425 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,483 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

942 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

16,178 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1974

Year Renovated

1974

Zoning

R90

County

MONTGOMERY

APN

07-00674930

Schools near 8540 West Howell 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	0.7 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	1.1 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	5.1 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	5.6 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Holton-Arms School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	The Woods Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Landon School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Burning Tree Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 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	1.1 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	5.1 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	5.6 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Holton-Arms School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	The Woods Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Landon School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 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.

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8539 Howell Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$1,787,500	6	8	9,158	17,691
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8543 West Howell Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$850,000	–	3	2,926	42,816
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8540 W Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Bethesda, MD

Property Details

Building Information

Location

Waterfront / Water Access

Association / Community Info

Taxes and Assessment

Rooms

Building Info

Lot / Land Information

Parking

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Utilities

Confidential Data

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Tax Record

2025

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

Style

Year Built

Year Renovated

Zoning

County

APN

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