A once in a life time opportunity - this property has never been on the market. Perched above the Potomac River, this extraordinary 0.35-acre lot offers an unparalleled setting with sweeping views stretching up and down the Potomac River and into the hills of Virginia. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and bordering protected parkland, the property enjoys year-round privacy and a natural serenity that is increasingly rare in the region. Tucked into the wooded slope, a contemporary home built in 1979 sits harmoniously within the landscape. While the home awaits updates or a visionary reimagination, its positioning and design maximize the views from nearly every angle. A riverside pool adds to the retreat-like feel, perfectly positioned to take in breathtaking sunsets over the water. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of one of the most scenic, private, and inspiring locations along the Potomac.
Sold for $2,700,000 on 09/05/25
$2,700,000
5004 River Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5beds
3,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.35 Acres Lot
$2,699,700 Zestimate®
$746/sqft
$6,787 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 05:54am
Listed by:
Sassy Jacobs 202-276-5449,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Frederick B Roth 202-465-9636,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Laura Emmett
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2189934

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1629
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,647
- Total interior livable area: 3,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,018
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Slope Side
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160702841663
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Pilings, Slab, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Glen Echo Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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