$50,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT. LOWEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN THE HIGHLY DESIRED WHITMAN SCHOOL DISCTRICT. Lovingly cared for by the same family for 50 years, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is a perfect starter home or could be the foundation for a fabulous renovation or rebuild. Currently configured as a 2BR, the dining room space could easily be converted back to the 3rd bedroom. Concept plans to expand & renovate the home to an open, contemporary 1,200 sq ft 2BR/2BA are available in the docs section - call listing agent to discuss possibilities & logistics to purchase as fully renovated if buyer(s) interested in fully renovated end product. Clean, move-in ready home features updated siding, architectural shingle roof (2021), furnace (2019) & replacement windows. Large flat, fenced yard with welcoming front porch. Nestled on 19.2 acres along the Potomac River, Cabin John Gardens is a private community made up of 100 homes. Just minutes from the American Legion Bridge, downtown Bethesda & the DC line the location of this community is ideal. Easy access to the Capital Crescent Trail, C & O Canal & the Potomac River makes it a nature lover's paradise. COOP FEE INCLUDES: property taxes, master insurance policy, water & sewer, road maintenance & snow removal. NO TRANSFER OR RECORADTION TAXES IN THE COOP.
For sale
$599,900
4 Russell Rd, Cabin John, MD 20818
2beds
934sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1942
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$642/sqft
$684/mo HOA
What's special
Replacement windowsLarge flat fenced yardUpdated sidingWelcoming front porch
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 08:28am
Listed by:
Jami Rankin 202-438-1526,
Redfin Corp 3016586186
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2212426
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Ceramic Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 934
- Total interior livable area: 934 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 934
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,479 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160703585841
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cabin John Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Community Center
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Management, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water
- HOA name: Cabin John Gardens, Inc.
- Condo and coop fee: $684 monthly
Location
- Region: Cabin John
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $642/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $443,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,933
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900-7.6%$642/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2212426 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2025 | Listing removed | $649,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2205692 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2205692 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listing removed | $649,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2201200 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2201200 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,241 +4.6% | $443,200 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $5,012 +1.7% | $435,367 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $4,926 +6.4% | $427,533 +1.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,181/mo
Principal & interest
$2847
HOA Fees
$684
Other costs
$650
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20818
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bannockburn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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