Situated in a highly desirable Bradmoor Bethesda neighborhood, 8507 Hempstead Avenue is a charming, expanded, and updated brick Colonial that has been perfectly maintained. Offering four bedrooms, two full baths, and a powder room, the home blends classic character, such as hardwood floors, bay windows, and brick details, with a functional layout designed for modern living. Ideally located in the Walt Whitman High School cluster, the home is just a short stroll to top-rated Bradley Hills Elementary School and offers easy access to NIH, Walter Reed, downtown Bethesda, and major commuter routes. The main level features a light-filled living room with hardwood flooring and built-in shelving, and an adjacent private office or sitting room distinguished by an exposed brick wall and backyard views and access. The dining room is bright and welcoming, framed by bay windows with a built-in window seat. The kitchen is equipped with warm wood cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. The spacious family room addition serves as the main gathering space, anchored by a fireplace, ceiling beams, and French doors that open to the rear patio and fenced yard. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom addition features a generous sitting area, extensive closet space, and an en-suite bath and a laundry closet. Three additional bedrooms and a remodeled full hall bath complete this level. The finished lower level provides a versatile recreation room with built-in shelving, alongside an unfinished storage room and utility sink. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers a stone patio surrounded by mature trees, complemented by a long driveway and a one-car garage.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (11/6)
$1,029,000
8507 Hempstead Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817
4beds
2,301sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,160 Square Feet Lot
$1,079,300 Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick detailsOne-car garageBuilt-in shelvingFully fenced backyardHardwood floorsBackyard views and accessCeiling beams
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Listed by:
Avi Galanti 301-906-4996,
Compass (301) 304-8444,
Listing Team: Galanti Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2260122
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 478
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,525
- Total interior livable area: 2,301 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,047
- Finished area below ground: 254
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,160 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700584747
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bradmoor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $447/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $932,367
- Annual tax amount: $11,592
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,079,300
$1.03M - $1.13M
$4,443/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Price change | $1,029,000-6.4%$447/sqft |
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| 10/25/2026 | Price change | $1,099,000-4.4%$478/sqft |
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| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+615.9%$499/sqft |
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| 11/17/1986 | Sold | $160,500$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,592 +11.5% | $932,367 +4.5% |
| 2025 | $10,399 +6% | $892,333 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $9,812 +2.8% | $852,300 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $9,542 +7.5% | $828,167 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,873 +3.2% | $804,033 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $8,598 +2.7% | $779,900 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $8,374 +5.8% | $759,100 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $7,912 -0.2% | $717,500 |
| 2018 | $7,926 +0.9% | $717,500 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $7,858 +25.3% | $693,233 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $6,272 | $668,967 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $6,272 | $644,700 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $6,272 | $632,767 +1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $620,833 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $608,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $608,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $608,900 -14.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $715,000 +8% |
| 2008 | -- | $661,956 +8.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $608,913 +9.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $555,870 +13.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $490,530 +15.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $425,190 +18.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $359,850 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,332 |
| 2001 | -- | $336,332 |
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Neighborhood: 20817
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bradley Hills
- Middle: 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.




