Last Sold Price
5 beds4,452 sqft$247/sqft
8540 W Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/06/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jane Fairweather • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (240) 223-4663 jane@janefairweather.com

Property Details for 8540 West Howell Road

Status
MLS #
1001922774
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$12,045 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,178 SF
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,859,900

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

[Bethesda, MD]

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Location

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Sold By Redfin Corp

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Building Information for 8540 West Howell Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,178 SF

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Property Information for 8540 West Howell Road

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
  • 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
  • List Agent URL: janefairweather.com

Property History for 8540 West Howell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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 ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$15,048 ($1,254 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,046 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,104 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt942 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,178 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00674930Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8540 West Howell 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
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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8540 West Howell Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
$1,100,000
5
4,452
16,178
$1,787,500
6
9,158
17,691
$850,000
5
42,816
$850,000
3
2,926
42,816
4,922
30,951
$992,500
6
65,233

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