Enjoy beautiful sunset and seasonal Potomac River views from the front deck of this expanded and extensively updated 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the desirable Glen Echo Heights neighborhood of Bethesda, within the highly sought-after Walt Whitman High School cluster. Conveniently located near an access point to the C&O Canal Towpath, this home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, outdoor recreation, and commuter convenience. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, this home spans three finished levels with flexible living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Recent improvements include the addition of two bedrooms, a spacious family room, an expanded kitchen with new cabinetry, a climate-controlled two-car garage, and front and rear decks ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The entry level features a welcoming foyer, a large family/recreation room, a guest bedroom, a flexible home office (or sixth bedroom), a full bath, an updated laundry room, and interior access to the attached garage. The main level showcases an open floor plan with two living areas, a dining space, an expanded kitchen, the primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, an additional bedroom with deck access, and a powder room. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows and a full bath. Major capital improvements include a roof (approximately 2.5 years old), new siding, gutters, 200-amp electrical service, a premium Rinnai tankless water heater with hot water recirculation system (less than one year old), wireless-controlled mini-split HVAC throughout the home and garage, backyard drainage system, app-controlled front-yard irrigation, an updated laundry room, automated garage doors, wireless smoke detectors, a security camera system, professionally landscaped grounds, custom primary closet organization, and European-style heated towel warmers in two bathrooms. Ideally located with easy access to I-495, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, this home is just minutes from Sangamore Shopping Center, the future Westbard Square development, Glen Echo Park, Cabin John Park, the C&O Canal Towpath, hiking and biking trails, kayaking, shopping, dining, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and the Mohican Swim Club.
For sale
$1,669,900
6522 Walhonding Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
6beds
4,594sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dining spaceBackyard drainage systemAutomated garage doorsCustom primary closet organizationWelcoming foyerNew sidingSpacious family room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittany Allison 301-461-0084,
Compass (301) 304-8444,
Co-Listing Agent: Peter Allison 301-996-7125,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2248212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 1240
Heating
- Wall Unit, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,884
- Total interior livable area: 4,594 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,644
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Shared Driveway, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Partial,Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700505934
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Glen Echo Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,461,267
- Annual tax amount: $17,081
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,669,900+4.4%$363/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.3%$348/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Pending sale | $1,690,000$368/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $1,690,000-7.1%$368/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $1,820,000-4%$396/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $1,895,000-5.2%$412/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,900+35.1%$435/sqft |
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| 4/19/2022 | Sold | $1,480,000+7.2%$322/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Pending sale | $1,380,000$300/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,380,000+38%$300/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Sold | $1,000,000+17.8%$218/sqft |
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| 7/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/8/2021 | Price change | $4,500+13.9%$1/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,950$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2021 | Pending sale | $849,000$185/sqft |
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| 5/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $849,000$185/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,081 +22.2% | $1,412,700 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $13,975 +19.5% | $1,213,967 +19.6% |
| 2023 | $11,698 +29.8% | $1,015,233 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $9,010 +0.1% | $816,500 |
| 2021 | $9,002 -0.1% | $816,500 |
| 2020 | $9,008 +1.6% | $816,500 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $8,869 -0.2% | $823,300 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $8,885 -0.1% | $804,333 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $8,895 +19.4% | $785,367 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $7,452 | $766,400 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $7,452 | $750,600 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $7,452 | $734,800 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $719,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $719,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $719,000 -20.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $905,500 +6.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $851,526 +6.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $797,553 +7.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $743,580 +14.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $650,160 +16.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $556,740 +20.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $463,320 |
| 2003 | -- | $463,320 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $417,800 +5.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $395,040 |
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Neighborhood: Brookmont
Nearby schools
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.






