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$1,669,900

6522 Walhonding Rd

Bethesda, MD
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
6
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,884
Square Feet
0.25
Lot Size (acres)
1964
Year Built
45
Days On Market

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.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
8 days ago
Listed By
Brittany Allison, 3014610084 · Compass, 3013048444
MLS#
MDMC2248212
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
6522 Walhonding Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
City
Bethesda
County
Montgomery
Neighborhood
GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
Zip Code
20816

Architecture

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3.5
Year Built
1964
Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Construction Materials
Frame
Building Area
4,884 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Roof
Shingle
Levels
Three Or More
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Off Street, Inside Entrance, Shared Driveway

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Wood
Exterior Features
Lighting
Patio and Porch
Deck
Cooling
Ductless, Electric
Heating
Electric

Property Features

Lot Size
0.25 Acres
View
Trees/Woods, Water, River
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Sewer Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Phone Available

Square Footage

Above Grade
3,644 sq. ft.
Total
4,594 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,669,900
Annual Taxes
$17,081

Schools

100/100
Somerset Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.1 mi
City
Chevy Chase
Students
570
Parent reviews
2.8★ avg · 10 reviews
Student body
63% White · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
8%
Phone
(240) 740-1100
99/100
Westland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.1 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
1,260
Student body
64% White · 14% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Black
Free/reduced lunch
11%
Phone
(240) 740-5850
84/100
Walt Whitman High
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.6 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
2,056
Student–teacher
17.8
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
57% White · 16% Asian · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
7%
Phone
(240) 740-4800
77/100
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.1 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
1,260
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
57% White · 15% Asian · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
5%
Phone
(240) 740-3500
65/100
Bannockburn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
401
Parent reviews
3.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
64% White · 13% Asian · 10% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
2%
Phone
(240) 740-1270
56/100
Wood Acres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
605
Student body
65% White · 13% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
8%
Phone
(240) 740-1120
55/100
Langley High
High · Grades 09–12 · 2 mi
City
McLean
Students
2,181
Student body
50% White · 32% Asian · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
4%
Phone
(703) 287-2700
54/100
Westbrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.5 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
331
Student body
71% White · 15% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
1%
Phone
(240) 740-1040

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/15/2026Listed for sale$1,669,900

Listed by Brittany Allison · Compass · 3013048444

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: MDMC2248212

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