A once in a life time opportunity - this property has never been on the market. Perched above the Potomac River, this extraordinary 0.35-acre lot offers an unparalleled setting with sweeping views stretching up and down the Potomac River and into the hills of Virginia. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and bordering protected parkland, the property enjoys year-round privacy and a natural serenity that is increasingly rare in the region. Tucked into the wooded slope, a contemporary home built in 1979 sits harmoniously within the landscape. While the home awaits updates or a visionary reimagination, its positioning and design maximize the views from nearly every angle. A riverside pool adds to the retreat-like feel, perfectly positioned to take in breathtaking sunsets over the water. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of one of the most scenic, private, and inspiring locations along the Potomac.
Sold for $2,700,000
$2,700,000
5004 River Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5beds
3,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.35 Acres Lot
$2,731,400 Zestimate®
$746/sqft
$7,952 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,731,400
$2.51M - $2.98M
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Riverside poolNatural serenityBordering protected parklandSweeping viewsYear-round privacy
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Listed by:
Sassy Jacobs 202-276-5449,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Frederick B Roth 202-465-9636,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Laura Emmett, SP215090
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2189934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1629
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,647
- Total interior livable area: 3,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,018
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Slope Side
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160702841663
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Pilings, Slab, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Glen Echo Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $746/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,693,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,825
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $2,700,000-6.7%$746/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2189934 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2025 | Pending sale | $2,895,000$800/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2189934 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $2,895,000$800/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2189934 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$800/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2189934 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,315 +12.3% | $1,693,600 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $18,094 +8.3% | $1,571,767 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $16,706 +14% | $1,449,933 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $14,656 +1.8% | $1,328,100 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $14,399 +1.7% | $1,306,000 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $14,164 +4.9% | $1,283,900 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $13,501 -0.2% | $1,261,800 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $13,525 +0.9% | $1,224,333 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $13,411 +18.8% | $1,186,867 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $11,291 | $1,149,400 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $11,291 | $1,125,433 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $11,291 | $1,101,467 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,077,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,077,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,077,500 -26.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,468,980 +9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,342,322 +10.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,215,666 +11.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,089,010 +13.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $960,422 +15.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $831,836 +18.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $703,250 |
| 2003 | -- | $703,250 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $612,103 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $566,530 |
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Neighborhood: Brookmont
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Wood Acres Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood Acres
- Middle: Thomas W. Pyle
- High: Walt Whitman
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- Bethesda
- 20816
- Brookmont
- 5004 River Hill Rd
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