For Rent50d on market
8505 Howell Rd
Bethesda, MD, 20817 • 20817 • Montgomery County
$12,900/mo
$2/sqft
5Beds
7Baths
5,545Sqft
1959Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1959 · 67 years of history
Private Pool
In Ground · Pool · Yes - Personal
Premium Finishes
Crown Molding
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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50 days on market
Established listing
$2/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1959
We warmly welcome and thank you for your interest in this 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath, full luxury single-family home. The owner has recently built the backyard. The swimming pool was built in 2024, and the marble flooring in the main lobby was replaced in 2025. This house was formerly the residence of a European Country to the United States, and the owner warmly welcomes diplomats from embassies and representatives of international organizations, company executives based in Washington, D.C., to rent this property, providing you with a safe, quiet, comfortable, spacious, bright, and cozy living experience! A prestigious home on a large, premium lot offers great opportunities both indoors & outdoors around the private, heated pool. The well-designed floor plan could fulfill a vast selection of lifestyles and requirements. The property features marble and cherry hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, coffered ceilings, a large ballroom, all bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a three-car garage. Within the Whitman school district.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights swimming pool, coffered ceilings, and large ballroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$84/month
Principal & Interest$67
Property Tax$13
Insurance$4
Down payment20% ($2,580)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $10,320 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
PetsNo Pets
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
LaundryIn Unit
Deposit & fees$12,900
One-time fees$12,900
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingleFamily
StyleColonial
Year built1959
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Covered
Location & Tax
Neighborhood20817
Annual tax$3
Parcel0700674770
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths6
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Area
Crown Molding
Dining Area
Kitchen - Gourmet
Kitchen Island
Open Floorplan
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Upgraded Countertops
Wet/Dry Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Washer
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Fireplace
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior
Architecture Style: Colonial
Attached Garage
Breakfast Area
Central Vacuum
Crown Molding
Dining Area
Garage Door Opener
Garage Faces Side
Gas Water Heater
Heating system: Forced Air
Heating: Gas
In Ground
Kitchen - Gourmet
Kitchen Island
None
Open Floorplan
Pets - No
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Upgraded Countertops
Water Dispenser
Wet/Dry Bar
Yes - Personal
Parking
Attached
Covered
Pool Features
In Ground
Pool
Yes - Personal
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market50
Est. value$2,211,500
Est. rent$7,423/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$2
On marketFeb 18, 2026
PostedFeb 18, 2026
Last sold$850,000
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days6
Views167
Favorites9
How are the schools in Bethesda?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bethesda, MD, 20817
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Price Change$12,900$2Bright MLS
Jan 15, 2026Listed For Rent$13,950$3Bright MLS
Sep 2, 2010Listing Removed$2,380,000$429TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Jun 4, 2010Listed For Sale$2,380,000$429TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Jul 13, 2004Sold$850,000$153Public Record
Price Change$12,900
Mar 31, 2026•$2/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$13,950
Jan 15, 2026•$3/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$2,380,000
Sep 2, 2010•$429/sqft•TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Listed For Sale$2,380,000
Jun 4, 2010•$429/sqft•TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Sold$850,000
Jul 13, 2004•$153/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3$300
Apr 10, 2024$3$300
Apr 10, 2023$3$300
Apr 10, 2022$3$300
Apr 10, 2021$4$400
Apr 10, 2020$4$400
Apr 10, 2019$4$400
Apr 10, 2018$4$400
Apr 10, 2017$65$400
Apr 10, 2016$3$400
Apr 10, 2015$3$400
Apr 10, 2014$3$367
Apr 10, 2013—$333
Apr 10, 2012—$300
Apr 10, 2011—$300
Apr 10, 2010—$300
Apr 10, 2009—$390
Apr 10, 2008—$390
Apr 10, 2007—$390
Apr 10, 2006—$390
Apr 10, 2005—$390
Apr 10, 2004—$390
Apr 10, 2003—$390
Apr 10, 2002—$390
Apr 10, 2001—$390
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Bethesda, MD • Montgomery County
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