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4721 RIVER ROAD, BETHESDA, MD, 20816
$1,260,000
- 6 beds
- 3 full baths
- 1 half baths
- 3,223 sq. ft
4721 RIVER ROAD, BETHESDA, MD, 20816
$1,260,000
Open House
Coming Soon
- Beds 6
- Baths 3.5
- Sq. ft 3,223
Open House: 11/14 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Some homes impress you. This one makes you exhale. Step through the front door of 4721 River Road and you feel it right away: the light on fresh walls, newly refinished hardwood underfoot, and a house that is ready for its next chapter. This classic 1964 brick colonial has been lovingly refreshed from top to bottom. It has new paint throughout, gleaming new quartz countertops, a brand-new range and oven, a modern statement chandelier in the dining room, and a brand-new roof installed in 2026. The big worries are already handled, so all that's left is moving in and making it yours. Then walk out back... and prepare to fall in love. The rear yard is the soul of this home. It's a private, tree-lined retreat that feels a world away from the city, even though the city is just down the road. Picture slow Saturday mornings with coffee on the deck, summer dinners on the patio as the light fades through the trees, and evenings in the enclosed porch listening to the rain. With multiple balconies, extensive hardscape, a partially fenced yard and a garden shed, this is a backyard people dream about and rarely find this close to DC. Inside, the home is graceful and generous across three finished levels with more than 3,200 square feet. Crown moldings, wainscoting, custom built-ins and a fireplace with a classic mantel give it warmth and character. The formal dining room is made for holidays and long conversations. A bay window and French doors pull the outdoors in. With six bedrooms, including one on the entry level, there's room for everyone: guests who stay a while, a quiet home office, a studio, or the in-law suite you've been hoping for. The primary bath has a soaking tub where the day melts away. The walkout lower level adds remarkable flexibility, with a second kitchen, a workshop, and direct access to the attached two-car garage. Add a driveway that holds six more cars, and you have parking for eight. That's almost unheard of inside the Beltway. And then there's the location. Here, life gets easier. Friendship Heights Metro, Whole Foods and great shopping are less than a mile away. Downtown Bethesda's restaurants, theaters and Saturday energy are just minutes up the road. Lace up your sneakers for the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Trail, stroll to Kenwood and Westbard for errands, and reach Georgetown, downtown DC, NIH and Walter Reed in an easy drive. You get the peace of a treasured Bethesda neighborhood with the whole region at your doorstep. The mechanicals have been well cared for too, with a 2021 furnace and A/C, a 2023 gas water heater and professional duct cleaning. This is the kind of home you don't just buy. You settle into it, grow into it, and never want to leave. Come see it for yourself at the Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 2-4 PM.
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Open Houses
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Type | Url |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | N/A | N/A |
Year Built:
1964
Days on Market:
1
Listing ID:
MDMC2262212
Bathrooms:
3 full , 1 half
List Date:
November 06, 2026
Property Type:
Single Family Residential
Architecture Style:
Colonial
Subdivision:
WOHLSHIRE
County:
MONTGOMERY
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Total Taxes:
$17,700
Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This content was last updated on November 07, 2026 08:44
Schools
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Westbrook Elementary School |
Public | Primary | KG-5 | 5110 Allan Ter, Bethesda, MD 20816 | |
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District: Montgomery County Public Schools Grade Span: KG - 5 Admission: Public Address: 5110 Allan Ter, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 240-740-1040 Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westbrookes/ Teachers: 30 Students: 468 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female Lunch: 11% Free / 2% Reduced Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Bethesda - Chevy Chase High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 4301 E West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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District: Montgomery County Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 4301 E West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 240-740-0400 Teachers: 142 Students: 2377 Ratio: 17:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Lunch: 20% Free / 4% Reduced Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Westland Middle School |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | 5511 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 | |
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District: Montgomery County Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: 5511 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 240-740-5850 Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westlandms/ Teachers: 53 Students: 839 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Lunch: 15% Free / 3% Reduced Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Apple Montessori School |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 7210 Hidden Creek Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 7210 Hidden Creek Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-320-8832 Website: http://www.applems.com/ Teachers: 1 Students: 2 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Bethesda Country Day School |
Private | Elementary | PK-TKG | 5615 Beech Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - TKG Admission: Private Address: 5615 Beech Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-530-6999 Teachers: 2 Students: 30 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 60% Male / 40% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Fernwood Montessori School |
Private | Elementary | PK-4 | 10100 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 4 Admission: Private Address: 10100 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-469-4888 Teachers: 3 Students: 25 Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 68% Male / 32% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Holton-Arms School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 3-12 | 7303 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: 3 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 7303 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-365-6007 Website: http://www.holton-arms.edu/ Teachers: 84 Students: 668 Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher Gender: / 100% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Landon School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 3-12 | 6101 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: 3 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 6101 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-320-1012 Website: http://www.landon.net/ Teachers: 106 Students: 697 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Little Flower School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 5601 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 5601 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 301-320-3273 Website: http://littleflowerschool.org/ Teachers: 26 Students: 249 Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Mater Dei School |
Private | Elementary | 1-8 | 9600 Seven Locks Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: 1 - 8 Admission: Private Address: 9600 Seven Locks Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-365-2700 Website: http://www.materdeischool.net/ Teachers: 24 Students: 229 Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Norwood School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 8821 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 8821 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-365-2595 Website: http://www.norwoodschool.org/ Teachers: 75 Students: 428 Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 53% Male / 47% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Our Lady of Lourdes School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 7500 Pearl St, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 7500 Pearl St, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-654-5376 Teachers: 20 Students: 182 Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 59% Male / 41% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Rochambeau-the French International School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-12 | 9600 Forest Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 12 Admission: Private Address: 9600 Forest Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-530-8260 Teachers: 116 Students: 986 Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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St Bartholomews School |
Private | Elementary | KG-8 | 6900 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 8 Admission: Private Address: 6900 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-229-5586 Teachers: 29 Students: 156 Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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St Jane de Chantal School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 9525 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 9525 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-530-1221 Website: http://www.dechantal.org/ Teachers: 28 Students: 281 Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-12 | 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 12 Admission: Private Address: 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-657-4322 Teachers: 123 Students: 719 Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher Gender: / 100% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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The Bethesda Montessori School |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 7611 Clarendon Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 7611 Clarendon Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-986-1260 Website: http://www.bethesdamontessori.com/ Teachers: 10 Students: 12 Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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The Family Academy of Bethesda |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 4324 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 4324 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-656-5437 Teachers: 2 Students: 1 Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher Gender: / 100% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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The Primary Day School |
Private | Elementary | PK-2 | 7300 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 2 Admission: Private Address: 7300 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-365-4355 Website: http://www.theprimarydayschool.org/ Teachers: 22 Students: 108 Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 56% Male / 44% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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The Woods Academy |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 6801 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 6801 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-365-3080 Website: http://www.woodsacademy.org Teachers: 40 Students: 285 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 62% Male / 38% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Washington Episcopal School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 5600 Little Falls Pkwy, Bethesda, MD 20816 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 5600 Little Falls Pkwy, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 301-652-7878 Website: http://www.w-e-s.org Teachers: 44 Students: 290 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Washington Waldorf School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-12 | 4800 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 12 Admission: Private Address: 4800 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 201-229-6107 Website: http://www.washingtonwaldorf.org/ Teachers: 73 Students: 253 Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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