6313 Swords Way, Bethesda, MD 20817
What's special
New Price! One look, and it's clear: this home has been cared for down to the last detail by owners who never let a project wait. Welcome to 6313 Swords Way, a rare opportunity inside the Beltway in Drumaldry, a coveted 104-home enclave designed for peace and privacy. A single entrance road, with every street ending in a cul-de-sac, keeps traffic and noise to a minimum. Tucked at the top of the neighborhood on a quiet lane, this striking California Contemporary offers impressive scale beneath a classic cedar-shake roof, recently serviced (receipt available). Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, light-filled rooms, and refinished hardwood floors set the tone. The dramatic living room showcases new custom picture windows framing serene backyard views, with a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths give everyone room to spread out, and storage is everywhere: walk-in closets, a large attic, and an oversized 2-car garage with built-in storage. Living here is easy. A fully integrated smart-home system manages lights, climate, security, shades, leak detection, and irrigation from a single app, and the owners have prepared a handbook to walk you through it. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and garage door system, and the owners have kept meticulous notes on every system, update, and project over the years, so you'll know exactly what you're getting. Out back, a private brick-fenced garden awaits, with a signature mature Japanese maple and a greenhouse and storage shed that convey. Fully enclosed with two gates, the yard is perfect for dog owners. A vintage Yamaha piano can also convey at the buyer's option. HOA dues cover maintenance of the common grounds and wooded areas, including oak tree removal, seasonal spring plantings, upkeep of the neighborhood entrance, and prompt sidewalk ice removal. The location can't be beat: walk to Wyngate Elementary and North Bethesda Middle, with downtown Bethesda, I-495, NIH, and Walter Reed minutes away. Immaculately maintained, thoughtfully updated, and ready for its next chapter, 6313 Swords Way won't last.
- 26 days |
- 1,775 |
- 152 |
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Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
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Hedy Klotz 917-975-1456,
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Dryer, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Sound System, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,006
- Total interior livable area: 3,006 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,258
- Finished area below ground: 748
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Brick
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Private, SideYard(s), No Thru Street
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700574203
- Zoning: R2L
- Zoning description: COURTS OF WYNGATE
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Details
- Builder model: Summit Court Model
- Builder name: Miller and Smith
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Fiber Optic
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Home Energy Management, Utility Smart Meter-Electric, Utility Smart Meter-Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Exterior Cameras, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Drumaldry
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Common Grounds
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $1,050 semi-annually
- HOA name: DRUMALDRY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Municipality: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $955,867
- Annual tax amount: $11,822
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Stove / Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposer, Washer, Dryer, Security Cameras, Video Doorbell, Fireplace Screen / Doors, Window Treatments, Storage Shed, Garage Door Remote / Fob. Yamaha Vintage Piano.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $1,224,500-4%$407/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2237724 | ||
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+56.4%$424/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2237724 | ||
| 11/19/2020 | Sold | $815,000$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/15/2020 | Sold | $815,000-2.6%$271/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Pending sale | $837,000$278/sqft |
Source: Compass #MDMC710308 | ||
| 6/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $837,000+2.1%$278/sqft |
Source: Compass #MDMC710308 | ||
| 3/23/2020 | Listing removed | $819,900$273/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 2/14/2020 | Price change | $819,900-0.6%$273/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 1/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $824,900$274/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 11/20/2019 | Listing removed | $824,900$274/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 10/25/2019 | Price change | $824,900-1.8%$274/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 9/12/2019 | Price change | $839,900-1.2%$279/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 8/26/2019 | Price change | $849,900-0.6%$283/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 8/6/2019 | Price change | $854,900-2.3%$284/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 7/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $874,900+9.5%$291/sqft |
Source: Simple Choice Realty, Inc. #MDMC671638 | ||
| 11/19/2011 | Listing removed | $799,000$266/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7665838 | ||
| 11/6/2011 | Listing removed | $3,800$1/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7705442 | ||
| 11/5/2011 | Listed for rent | $3,800$1/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7705442 | ||
| 9/21/2011 | Price change | $799,000-2.9%$266/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7665838 | ||
| 8/6/2011 | Price change | $823,000-1.7%$274/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7665838 | ||
| 5/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $837,500+156.1%$279/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #MC7665838 | ||
| 12/6/1995 | Sold | $327,000$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,394 +11.4% | $1,002,033 +4.8% |
| 2025 | $11,130 +6.3% | $955,867 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $10,472 +6.8% | $909,700 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $9,803 +12.2% | $850,767 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $8,738 +8.1% | $791,833 +8% |
| 2021 | $8,080 +1.4% | $732,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $7,969 +3.1% | $722,333 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,732 -0.2% | $701,200 |
| 2018 | $7,746 +0.1% | $701,200 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $7,736 +24.5% | $682,367 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $6,211 | $663,533 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $6,211 | $644,700 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $6,211 | $630,867 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $617,033 +2.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $603,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $603,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $603,200 -17.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $728,860 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $687,850 +4.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $656,130 +8.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $605,830 +16% |
| 2005 | -- | $522,182 +19.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $438,536 +23.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $354,890 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $342,522 |
| 2001 | -- | $342,522 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,196,700
$1.14M - $1.26M
$4,814/mo
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