8636 Melwood Road

Closed 7/31/19

Welcome to this Beautiful, Updated Colonial!

Last Sold Price

$929,500

5 beds4 baths2,619 sqft$355/sqft

8636 Melwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Description

Open sunday! Terrific expanded colonial in the highly desirable hillmead subdivision! This light-filled home offers 5br/3.5 com with a fabulous family room & master suite expansion. There's lots to love here including hardwood floors, open kitchen concept, newly refinished lower level, & amazing curb appeal. Additionally, you get the highly ranked walt whitman school district & a fabulous community with holiday parades and gatherings. Beautifully sited on a corner lot with lovely mature landscaping,...Open sunday! Terrific expanded colonial in the highly desirable hillmead subdivision! This light-filled home offers 5br/3.5 com with a fabulous family room & master suite expansion. There's lots to love here including hardwood floors, open kitchen concept, newly refinished lower level, & amazing curb appeal. Additionally, you get the highly ranked walt whitman school district & a fabulous community with holiday parades and gatherings. Beautifully sited on a corner lot with lovely mature landscaping, and located a short distance from the hillmead neighborhood park (offers tot lots & tennis courts), as well as all the amenities of downtown bethesda, this home will check all your boxes!

LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Listed by Carolyn N Sappenfield • RE/MAX Realty Services
P: (240)-353-7601 carolyn@carolynhomes.com

Property Details for 8636 Melwood Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDMC665664

Days on Market

Taxes

$9,392 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1951

Lot Size

0.15 AC / 6,430 SF

County

Montgomery County

Tax ID Number

160700596472

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Expected On Market Date

06-22-2019

Subdivision

HILLMEAD

Subdivision

HILLMEAD (MONTGOMERY MD)

Legal Subdivision

HILLMEAD

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,124.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

495.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

165.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

660.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

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Building Information for 8636 Melwood Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,430 SF

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$5,507 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,725

Property Taxes

$783

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Property Information for 8636 Melwood Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: BRADLEY HILLS (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: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $884,100

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $8,924
Improvement Assessed Value: $370,400
Land Assessed Value: $513,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 011
Refuse Fee: $416
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 2
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,619.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,619.00
Total SQFT: 2,784.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3018/1783/1153/301817831153_512_384_WM_JOYbhyv1ffOuVCcx.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance
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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Parcel ID: 13927180

Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Combination Kitchen/Living, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/28/77917/

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: No Pool

Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
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.carolynhomes.com

Property History for 8636 Melwood Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651611720	$929,500	-0.1% / yr
Jul 31, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC665664	$929,500	—
Jun 25, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC665664		—
Jun 21, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC665664	$929,000	—
Jun 14, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001489208	$949,000	—
Jun 14, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001489208		—
May 17, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001489208	$939,000	—
May 7, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000120140	$975,000	—
May 7, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000120140		—
Feb 8, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000120140	$1,119,000	—
Mar 9, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #489818368	$935,000	—
Mar 9, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #551952617	$935,000	—
Mar 9, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002307299	$935,000	—
Feb 14, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002307299		—
Feb 14, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002307299	$949,000	—
Jan 17, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006162084	$266,000	—
Jan 17, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006182846	$266,000	—
Sep 4, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006162084	$266,000	—
Apr 26, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006182846	$269,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651611720	$929,500 -0.1% / yr
07/31/2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC665664	$929,500
06/25/2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC665664	—
06/21/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC665664	$929,000
06/14/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001489208	$949,000
06/14/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001489208	—
05/17/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001489208	$939,000
05/07/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000120140	$975,000
05/07/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000120140	—
02/08/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000120140	$1,119,000
03/09/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #489818368	$935,000
03/09/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #551952617	$935,000
03/09/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002307299	$935,000
02/14/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002307299	—
02/14/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002307299	$949,000
01/17/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006162084	$266,000
01/17/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006182846	$266,000
09/04/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006162084	$266,000
04/26/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006182846	$269,000

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

Public Records for 8636 Melwood Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$11,728 ($977 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,619 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,124 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt495 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00596472Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8636 Melwood Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Bradley Hills Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	4.8 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.4 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	5.5 mi
NR	Landon School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	The Woods Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Bradley Hills Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	4.8 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.4 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	5.5 mi
NR	Landon School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	The Woods Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8636 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$929,500	5	4	2,619	6,430
8622 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	–	–	2	1,418	8,231
6303 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$755,000	4	2	1,418	6,325
6240 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$685,000	3	2	–	8,402
8701 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$735,000	4	2	–	5,602
6307 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	–	–	2	1,670	6,709
6308 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	–	–	3	2,408	35,612
8704 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$10	–	2	1,598	6,250
6306 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$1,860,000	5	5	4,964	25,680
6238 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$1,895,000	5	4	4,748	6,616
6221 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	–	–	1	988	5,786
6309 Valley Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	–	–	4	2,058	6,300
8616 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$1,460,000	6	6	5,450	6,000
8613 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$2,215,000	6	6	5,167	6,000
8703 Melwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817	$1,000,431	4	2	2,363	6,311
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