1 of 108

Want to see this home?

7316 Helmsdale Road

Bethesda, MD 20817

5 beds
8 baths
8,185 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$671 per sqft
1963 build

Redesigned flow, complete renovation, and exceptional in every detail, this elegant, professionally designed home, located in Bannockburn Estates, is unique in style and design through thoughtful visual connection to the surrounding exterior spaces . This sale includes two lots totalling 1.25+ acres backing to beautiful Booze Creek Stream Valley Park, a conservation area. The modern unique exterior appears demure. This exciting and well appointed home boast FOUR main level bedroom suites with almost 6,000 sq. ft. main level living area and over 3,000 sq. ft. lower walk-out level which also has another bedroom suite. Welcomed by dramatic lighting and marble floored foyer, the spaces are expansive while maintaining an intimate feel with exceptional design, attention to detail and exceptional quality. There is a formal living room with vaulted ceiling, oak beams, a gas fireplace, a formal dining room with coffered oak ceiling that is stunning. Adjacent is a butler’s pantry, large walk-in pantry, and mudroom with a side entry. The kitchen is gorgeous with high end appliances, extra refrigerator drawers, two dishwashers, double-oven, unique built-ins, large island with additional sink, table spaced eat-in area and open to the soaring oak-beamed ceiling in the family room with gas fireplace, deck, and a large screened in porch featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The floors on the main level are primarily European French oak engineered hardwood and special touches throughout include built-ins, special lighting, and thoughtful grand hallway leading to the four main-level bedroom suites. The primary owner's suite is a dream come true with the very personal connection to the outdoor spaces and exceptional design and light coming from three sides. It includes a large deck off the primary suite overlooking the property. There are dual walk-in dressing rooms/closets with custom built-ins. The master bath is exceptional in every detail, dressing table, dual vanities, soaking tub with amazing views, large steam shower, privacy closet, and four-person sauna. The three additional main-level suites, each with private uniquely designed full bathrooms and walk-in closets. The grand hallway has a well-organized laundry room with plenty of storage in a central location. The renovation, redesign, and expansion were completed in 2023. In addition, an accessory unit was constructed with two level deck, wood burning fireplace, artist studio (including special sink trap), office, closet, half-bath, separate HVAC, tankless HWH, and spiral staircase. The house together with the accessory unit is almost 10,000 square feet. The lower level is great for entertaining with a built-in wine tasting room, media room, large recreation room with a built-in bar, beverage cooler, and refrigerator, a gas fireplace, powder room, a bonus room that would be a great gym/office/hobby room with an outside entrance. Additionally, this level has another bedroom suite with full bath and walk-in closet with separate outside access. This well planned home keeps the household organized with smartly located storage, extra closets, and two separate mud rooms (one on each level). There is an expansive three car garage on this level with a mudroom to organize the homes inhabitants. There is ample parking on the property. The pool, hot-tub, and spacious outside living areas have direct outside access to a half-bathroom, shower room, and an additional dressing room for convenience. There is also a separate pool equipment room integrated into the house. There is a shed with electricity, dog run, and a rustic firepit area on the property. By appointment only. This sale includes the additional lot . All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. See the interactive floorplan. This is truly a special home completely redesigned and reimagined.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 23, 2025 •

MLS# MDMC2176850 —

The Building

Year Built:

1963
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel:

2023
Roof:

Metal, Asphalt
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Block
Builder Model:

Fully Renovated 2023
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Ranch/Rambler, Contemporary
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

Level Entry - Main
Foundation Details:

Block, Brick/Mortar
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Fully Finished, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Rear Entrance, Interior Access, Daylight, Full
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

3077
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

5685
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

2500
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

577
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

Bar, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Flooring Type:

Engineered Wood, Marble
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

4
Wall & Ceilings:

Beamed Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

8762
Living Area SqFt:

8,185 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Settlement
Lease Considered:

No

Location

Directions:

River Rd to Nevis Rd. Immediate right onto Helmsdale Rd.
Cross Street:

Loch Lomond Drive
Latitude:

38.98503000
Longitude:

-77.15104000
Location Type:

Creek/Stream

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.73
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Features:

Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Partly Wooded, Premium
Lot SqFt:

31,856 Sqft
Additional Parcels:

Yes
Additional Parcels:

Additional Lot Included In Sale.
Zoning:

R200
View:

Creek/Stream, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Enclosed, Deck(s), Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

Yes
Fencing:

Fully
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

160700684791
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

1
Tax Annual Amount:

$21,191
Tax Assessed Value:

$1,753,567
Year Assessed:

2024
County Tax:

20187.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

4
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

6
Half Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

5.00
Main Level Full Baths:

4
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Full Baths:

2
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

3
Lower Level Total Baths:

3.00
Lower Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C, Zoned
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Tankless
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

Elementary School:

Bannockburn
Middle School:

Thomas W. Pyle
High School:

WALT WHITMAN
School District Name:

Montgomery County Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Bannockburn Estates
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s)
Pool:

Yes - Personal
Pool Features:

Fenced, Concrete, In Ground
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

3
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Side Entry, Basement Garage, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

3.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Attached Garage
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

3

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$5,499,999

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$29,450
Taxes	$1,765
Insurance	$1,512
Utilities	$363 See report
Total	$33,090/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

Explore the Area

My Commute

From

Walk Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Bike Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Transit Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Soundscore™

Provided by HowLoud

Air Pollution Index

Provided by ClearlyEnergy

Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/23/25 Apr 23, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$5,499,999

Want a closer look?

Go see 7316 Helmsdale Road

Or Call Toll Free 1-800-241-3327

We guarantee that we’ll never spam you.

* indicates a required field

More homes

Newest listings in Bethesda, MD

Similar sold homes

This house located in Bethesda, MD 20817 is currently for sale for $5,499,999. 7316 Helmsdale Road is a 8,185 square foot house with 5 beds and 8 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, Bannockburn Elementary School, and Walt Whitman High School.

Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc..

The information included in this listing is 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. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. BRIGHT MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller.