Welcome to luxury living with this 9,800 square foot contemporary masterpiece nestled on a private one-acre lot in Congressional Country Club Estates. Meticulously renovated with over $900,000 in custom upgrades, this eight-bedroom, nine-bath estate is designed for elegant entertaining and comfortable family living. Upon entry, guests are greeted through French double doors into a grand two-story foyer adorned with a stunning crystal chandelier and marble floors. The first-floor owner's suite boasts a private office, three walk-in closets, and an opulent ensuite bath, complete with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and private deck. Entertain with ease in the two-story family room, which features a loft, skylights, and a separate butler's pantry. Adjacently, there is a gourmet kitchen equipped with professional stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, and custom cherry-wood cabinets. The kitchen overlooks a sun-filled breakfast room with panoramic views of the recently added pool and spa. On the second level, discover a second loft and five additional spacious bedrooms with updated ensuite Jack-and-Jill bathrooms. The walk-out basement offers 9-foot ceilings throughout, a recreation room with a wet bar, a theater room, and a tasting room with a wine bar and cellar. The in-law suite features private amenities for extended family or guests, including a living room, a kitchen, an additional bedroom, and a full bath with laundry. Enjoy al fresco dining on the expansive outdoor deck or relax on the lower-level patio with the new spa and pool steps away. Conveniently located near Potomac Village, downtown Bethesda, and public transportation, seize this unparalleled opportunity for sumptuous living.
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$2,500,000
8505 Carlynn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
8beds
9,887sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.06 Acres Lot
$2,796,600 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$3,713 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,796,600
$2.54M - $3.10M
$3,713/mo
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Listed by:
Charles Wilson 301-704-0520,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Babak Dada, 639905
Metropol Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2130358
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Loft, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement
- Area: 3021
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Multi Units, Zoned, Central Air, Air Purification System, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,887
- Total interior livable area: 9,887 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,866
- Finished area below ground: 3,021
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.06 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160701692103
- Zoning: R200
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Congressional Country Club Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: PERSIMMON TREE
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,638,467
- Annual tax amount: $17,658
- Date on market: 5/8/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800 |
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| 9/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800-10% |
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| 9/28/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000-81% |
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| 7/15/2024 | Sold | $2,500,000-13%$253/sqft |
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| 6/2/2024 | Pending sale | $2,875,000$291/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Contingent | $2,875,000$291/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000+52.9%$291/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $10,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/29/2021 | Sold | $1,880,000-1%$190/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$192/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Contingent | $1,899,000$192/sqft |
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| 10/26/2021 | Price change | $1,899,000-4.1%$192/sqft |
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| 9/27/2021 | Price change | $1,980,000-6.8%$200/sqft |
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| 8/21/2021 | Price change | $2,125,000-1.2%$215/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$217/sqft |
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| 6/16/2021 | Price change | $2,150,000-2.3%$217/sqft |
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| 5/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+171.6%$223/sqft |
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| 7/12/2004 | Sold | $810,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,839 +21.1% | $1,887,300 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $18,862 +17.8% | $1,638,467 +17.9% |
| 2023 | $16,011 +27.2% | $1,389,633 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $12,589 +0.1% | $1,140,800 |
| 2021 | $12,577 -0.1% | $1,140,800 |
| 2020 | $12,585 +1% | $1,140,800 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $12,462 -0.2% | $1,150,900 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $12,484 -0.4% | $1,130,100 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $12,539 +9% | $1,109,300 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $11,500 | $1,088,500 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $11,500 | $1,076,667 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $11,500 | $1,064,833 +1.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,053,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,053,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,053,000 -21.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,341,910 +5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,277,952 +43.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $892,020 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $855,520 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $748,950 +16.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $642,380 +19.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $535,810 |
| 2003 | -- | $535,810 +14.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $467,463 +7.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $433,290 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20817
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bannockburn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bannockburn
- 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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