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6908 Carmichael Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20817

7beds
8baths
8,827sqft
$5,495,000
$623price/sqft
$35,301/moest. monthly cost
$1,412,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Early opportunity to customize a bespoke residence in coveted Bannockburn Estates with the celebrated team at Francis Development. This home is sited on a pristine flat half-acre lot on a quiet side street backing to 25 acres of protected wooded parkland. Home is framed, offering a rare chance to personalize finishes and features ahead of completion. Experience nearly 9000 square feet of interior living space over 3 levels and across an 85 foot front facade with a four-car garage and an elegant all-brick exterior, plus opportunities to add a golf simulator, pool, sauna, wine cellar, custom gym, and other tailored amenities. You'll find 10 foot ceilings on the main level and lower level. Highlights of this south facing residence include a wall of large windows off the rear family room and kitchen area taking advantage of the expansive private views and flooding the home with natural light. This residence features 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, including 1 half bath, an elevator, a first floor suite as well as both an expansive deck and patio with decadent views. Expected delivery Summer 2026 delivery.

Getting Around

18
WalkingCar-Dependent
26
TransitSome Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
10/10
9/10
Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Other

  • Builder name: Francis Development

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other,Transitional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 2151

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 8
  • Full bathrooms: 7
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 8,827

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Electric,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Other,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 10,978
  • Total interior livable area: 8,827 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 160700685487
  • Zoning: R200
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.46 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Storage,Garage Faces Side,Garage Faces Front,Inside Entrance,Oversized,Driveway,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties

Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $27,785$333,420
Home Insurance *$942$11,304
Property Taxes $5,450$65,400
Electricity $1,124$13,495
Total$35,301$423,612
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,210,320/yr
40% on housing$1,059,030/yr
45% on housing$941,360/yr

Maryland FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 678Commercial: 44
Total Premiums$854,000
Total Exposure$326.56M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.5%
15.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$623This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 20817$444
Montgomery County$281

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 20817$416
Montgomery County$318

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-10-10Sold$1,625,000

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