
8505 Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
What This House Offers
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.
Unit
- $13,950 / month
- 5 Beds
- 6.5 Baths
- 5545 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
8505 Howell Rd is located in Bethesda, Maryland in the 20817 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1959
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wet Bar
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- Central Vacuum
- Dining Area
- 5545 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Upgraded Countertops
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
- Kitchen Island
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 5 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Basement Windows
- Connecting Stairway
- Sump Pump
- Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Pool
- In Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Lot Details
- 0.58 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned R90
Schools
- Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
- Walt Whitman High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Water Dispenser
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $13,950
- 24-Month Min and 60-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-02-01
- $60 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 160700674781
- Tenant pays for all utilities, common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, fireplace/flue cleaning, HVAC maintenance, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, minor interior maintenance, snow removal, trash removal
- $95 Repair Deductible
- No Smoking Allowed
- Coming Soon on 2026-01-15
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Lybrook Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Bethesda, MD 20817

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Car-Dependent12 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit32 / 100
Bike Score ®
Somewhat Bikeable33 / 100
Soundscore ™
Calm82 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Burning Tree Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Bannockburn Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Bartholomew School
Grades PK-8
Private
Walt Whitman High
Grades 9-12
Public
The Greentree School
Grades 9-9
Private
Landon School
Grades 3-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
American University
Drive: 13 min (6.3 mi)
Univ. District of Columbia
Drive: 14 min (6.4 mi)
Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park
Drive: 17 min (7.5 mi)
GWU, Mount Vernon
Drive: 16 min (8 mi)
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Commuting
With a TransitScore of 32, 8505 Howell Rd has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 12.3 miles. Transit options include Medical Center and Bethesda.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8505 Howell Rd are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 2.9 miles, including McCrillis Gardens, Locust Grove Nature Center, and Glen Echo Park.
Airports
Living in Woodhaven provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 29 minutes from 8505 Howell Rd. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 22.7 miles away.
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