7405 HELMSDALE RD Bethesda, MD 20817
5 Beds
5 Baths
6,336 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,336 sqft
Price per Sqft $512
Subdivision Bannockburn Estates
MLS Listing ID MDMC2233412
Style Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,190
Year Built 2011
Annual Tax Amount $16,785
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 0.516 Acres
Acres 0.52
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A beautiful object within the landscape, the home avoids the visual heaviness of the typical contemporary build from the very first approach. Despite spanning three finished levels, its gravity-defying massing and dramatic cantilevered forms allow the structure to settle into the site with composure. Deep overhangs and hovering volumes manipulate natural light throughout the day, allowing the home to extend dramatically beyond its original footprint while preserving more of the site. Shadow, compression, openness, and proportion recalibrate constantly through movement within the home.
Walls of glass frame the surrounding landscape with restraint and clarity, while rich mahogany millwork and custom cabinetry introduce warmth and material depth. Volumes stretch unexpectedly, openings appear with exact intention, and even transitional spaces feel carefully authored.
Four bedrooms are positioned upstairs, including an exceptional primary suite with some of the home's most dramatic architectural moments, from a soaring private sitting room to a shower that opens to the sky. On the main level, two dedicated home offices support focused work and retreat. The lower level includes a family room, guest suite, and elevator access to all three floors.
The residence reveals itself gradually through movement, shadow, materiality, and sequence. The result is architecture that remains expressive, rigorous, and remarkably controlled, rewarding its residents with continual moments of discovery.
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning R200
Direction West
Rooms
Basement Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walkout Level, Windows, Garage Access
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Wood
Equipment Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Appliance Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Flat,Rubber
Accessibility 36\"+ wide Halls, Elevator
Porch Patio(s)
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Other
Above Ground Finished SqFt 5190
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 2 Story Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Bannockburn
Middle Schools Thomas W. Pyle
High Schools Walt Whitman
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160700685740
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6336
Security Features Electric Alarm
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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