6008 Benalder Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816-1010, United States

Bethesda, MD 20816

$1,150,000

active
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,174
Sq Ft
1953
Built

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Listing details

Charming, Updated Bannockburn Ranch in Bethesda. Whitman School District. Welcome to this sun-filled, beautifully updated rambler in the highly sought-after Bannockburn neighborhood. Correct square footage is 2,467. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, and a fully finished lower level, this home combines classic charm with exceptional convenience and modern updates, including a 2024 installation of premium, fully owned Solar. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors in the spacious living room with a bay window and fireplace, and an adjoining dining room with direct access to the landscaped backyard and flagstone patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The updated kitchen includes newer appliances, ample storage, and thoughtful finishes. The primary bedroom offers a large closet and an updated ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a refreshed full bath complete the main level. Two additional bedrooms and a refreshed full bath complete the main level. The finished lower level provides abundant, flexible living space, including a sunny family room with a daylight window and a second, wood-burning fireplace. An additional bonus flex room is ideal for a gym, workshop, telework space, or storage. You’ll also find a laundry area, a half bath, and direct access to the attached one-car garage. ***Recent improvements include a new roof, new carpet, a renovated kitchen and appliances, upper-level windows replaced, a premium solar panel installation that enhances energy efficiency and delivers regular SREC income, an electrical upgrade, refinished hardwood floors, a finished lower-level bonus flex room, and professional landscaping. Ideally located within walking distance of neighborhood shops, Glen Echo Park, the C&O Canal and bike trail, Bannockburn Elementary School, two neighborhood pools, and the Bannockburn Clubhouse. Enjoy easy access to downtown Bethesda, I-495, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Location

Living in Bethesda

Schools

SOL Pass Rate93%

Public schools

  • Walt Whitman High School
  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
  • Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Commute

Drive to DC20 min
Nearest Metro0.3 mi
Bethesda

Major Routes

I-495, I-270, Rt 355

Walkability

Walk Score72/100
Transit Score55/100
Bike Score68/100

Very Walkable

Safety

Safe

36% below Virginia average

Violent crime0.6 per 1K
Property crime10.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$0.99 per $100
2024

~$11,362/yr on median home

Montgomery County rate ($0.988 county + state)

Listed by Elizabeth A Abele, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.MLS# 805084438378Listing via Bright MLS IDXUpdated Aug 4, 2026

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Melinda Estridge

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