About this home

4629 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 - Welcome to this charming 1938 brick Colonial in the desirable Brookdale neighborhood, offering classic character, inviting spaces, and an exceptional location just moments from the DC line. Set on a beautifully landscaped 0.14-acre lot, this home makes an immediate impression with its attractive brick facade, circular driveway, attached garage, mature landscaping, and welcoming stone walkway. Inside, the home offers approximately 1,764 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The main level features a center hall, warm hardwood floors, and an abundance of natural light throughout, creating a bright, warm, and inviting atmosphere. Sunlight fills the living spaces, enhancing the home's character and making each room feel especially welcoming. The comfortable living room features a fireplace, while the bright rear sunroom overlooks the backyard, offering a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee, read, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. The second floor features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with the added convenience of a washer and dryer located right where you need them. A highly desirable feature that makes everyday living and laundry so much easier! The cozy and private rear yard offers a pleasant outdoor retreat surrounded by mature trees and landscaping. The home also provides additional possibilities with an unfinished attic and partially finished basement, offering useful storage and flexible space for a workshop, recreation area, home gym, or future customization. The location is hard to beat. Just seconds from the DC line, 4629 River Road is approximately one-half mile from the Friendship Heights Metro, making commuting into Washington and throughout the region exceptionally convenient. Friendship Heights provides an outstanding mix of shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Bloomingdale's, Total Wine, and a variety of popular restaurants and cafes. Nearby Wisconsin Avenue and Western Avenue provide even more shopping, dining, and services. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the property is conveniently located near the Capital Crescent Trail and numerous neighborhood parks and recreational areas, including Brookdale Park, Westbrook Park, Westmoreland Park, and Fort Reno Park (DC). Fort Reno Park offers expansive green space and recreation just across the DC line, while the nearby Capital Crescent Trail provides opportunities for walking, running, and cycling. The home is also located within the sought-after Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School cluster, including Westbrook Elementary and Westland Middle School, with convenient access to several area private schools. 4629 River Road offers the best of both worlds: the timeless charm of a classic Bethesda colonial and the convenience of being just minutes from Washington, DC, Friendship Heights, Metro, shopping, dining, parks, and trails. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of an established neighborhood with exceptional access to everything the area has to offer.

Facts and features

Schools

• Westbrook Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

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• Westland Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.0 mi

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• Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi

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• Georgetown Day School - Upper School

  high · 9-12 · 0.6 mi

• Georgetown Day School - Lower/Middle School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi

• Somerset Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.8 mi

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Price history

• Nov 6, 2026 · Relisted$1,150,000
• Oct 1, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Aug 28, 2026 · Listed$1,150,000
• Jul 26, 2001 · Sold$429,000
• May 8, 1984 · Sold$125,000

Tax history

• 2026$12,247 tax · $989,300 assessed
• 2025$11,215 tax · $989,300 assessed
• 2024$10,398 tax · $963,300 assessed
• 2023$9,648 tax · $836,433 assessed
• 2022$8,491 tax · $773,000 assessed
• 2021$8,363 tax · $767,667 assessed
• 2020$8,271 tax · $762,333 assessed
• 2019$8,176 tax · $757,000 assessed

Home value

$1,138,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,138,000
• Quantarium$1,155,333
• Cotality$1,136,900

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