8501 RIVER ROCK TERRACE, Bethesda, MD 20817

$1,699,999 Asking Price

7 beds
4 baths
5,400  sqft
Built in 1984

REPRICED TO SELL—Same Beauty, Bigger Opportunity for You!. Discover a home as captivating as the cliffside retreats of Santorini, perched perfectly to embrace spectacular natural views at every turn. This custom-built, 4-bedroom masterpiece, with 3 dedicated home offices, was crafted on the developer’s favorite lot—chosen for its unmatched connection to the surrounding beauty and light. Designed with intention, the architect envisioned every room—especially including the bedrooms—to open to nature, filling the spaces with sunlight, serenity, and scenery. Instead of a traditional dark basement, this home brings you downstairs to light-filled bedrooms, offering peaceful views that are anything but typical. Here, nature replaces the norm, turning expectations upside down—in the best way. In a world that begs for more and more from us, this home invites you to breathe deeply, slow down and enjoy. Located in the highly desirable Cabin John community, this home offers the charm of a tight-knit small town, right in the heart of Bethesda. You'll enjoy a walkable, community-connected lifestyle, with Glen Echo Park just down the road, and access to the Clara Barton Parkway’s scenic bike trails. NO HOA! For commuters, this is a dream location—just 20 minutes to DC, 15 minutes to Tysons Corner, and 20 minutes to Rockville, making it easy to get everywhere you need to be. Come see why this home is truly stands apart as a one-of-a-kind—where nature, luxury, and location come together perfectly—and the best views make the unexpected feel exactly right.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Family Room,Office
Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Rear Entrance,Walkout Level,Windows,Daylight, Full,Fully Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Access,Outside Entrance
A/C:
Heat Pump(s)
Heating:
Y, Heat Pump(s), Electric
Fireplace:
Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Contemporary

Construction

General:
Frame, 3, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
R200, 160701692637
View:
Trees/Woods
Current Use:
R

Utilities

Utilities:
Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available,Electric Available
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Real Broker, LLC, Michelle Zelsman

About Bethesda, MD

Housing

Number of Units
37,527
Median Home Value
$886,212
Median Rent
$1,912

31.13% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.40% are vacant.

Commute

Car
35.02%
Public Transportation
7.98%
Walk to Work
3.20%
Work from Home
51.83%
Other
0.54%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
87,310
Median Age
42.90
Median Household Size
2.73

Education

High School
4.85%
Associate’s Degree
2.89%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.86%
Graduate Degree
55.83%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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