$5,800 / Month

8400 Thornden Terrace

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Bethesda, MD 20817

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  • Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    3,856 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Conservatory Room
  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
8400 Thornden Terrace
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About This Home

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This light-filled contemporary home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, set on a tranquil wooded lot with peaceful views in every direction. Expanded and thoughtfully updated, the home offers a rare combination of modern comfort, privacy, and generous living space, all within the highly sought-after Whitman High School cluster. Major updates include a new HVAC system in 2025, a new roof in 2019, and a new water heater in 2023. The main level features an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining area, and living room with fireplace, creating an inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate study provides an ideal work-from-home space. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious sitting area, walk-in closet, and en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath complete this level. The lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a spacious family room, an additional bedroom, a private office, and a separate in-law or guest suite with both interior access and its own private side entrance, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or a live-in nanny. Outside, enjoy a generous front yard and a beautifully private backyard surrounded by mature trees, offering a peaceful setting that feels tucked away while remaining close to everything Bethesda has to offer.

8400 Thornden Terrace is a house located in Montgomery County and the 20817 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1962

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

In-Law or Guest Suite 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms

Flooring

Wood Carpet

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

Conservatory Room 1 Fireplace Sitting Room Family Room Off Kitchen Living Room Dining Room 3,856 Sq Ft Home Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

Second Kitchen Double Oven Stainless Steel Appliances Eat-In Kitchen Electric Oven or Range Ice Maker Built-In Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on lower level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $5,800 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term Available 5/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 160700668164 No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Location

Suburban Location

Lot Details

13,328 Sq Ft Lot Property is in very good condition Property is zoned R90

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Front Facing Garage Garage Door Opener 2 Driveway Spaces

Schools

Walt Whitman High School

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Natural Gas Natural Gas Water Heater

Views

Views of Woods

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Bradley Park Subdivision

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis Pet Deposit Required

Contact

  • Listed by Carmen C Fontecilla | Compass
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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    Bright MLS, Inc.
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Bethesda

Welcome to Bethesda, Maryland, located just northwest of Washington, D.C. This established community combines metropolitan conveniences with tree-lined streets and an active arts scene. The walkable downtown area features both high-rise apartments and garden-style rentals, with current average rents ranging from $1,916 for studios to $7,595 for four-bedroom units. The rental market remains competitive, showing steady growth with increases between 0.5% to 7.9% across different unit sizes over the past year. The Woodmont Triangle neighborhood and Bethesda Row area each offer their own distinct character, with local shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Bethesda serves as a significant medical research center, home to both the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Capital Crescent Trail provides miles of paved paths for walking, running, and cycling, while downtown Bethesda features independent theaters and galleries.

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Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 15 min 6.5 mi
Drive: 18 min 7.6 mi
Drive: 16 min 8.1 mi
8400 Thornden Terrace is within 13 minutes or 6.4 miles from American University. It is also near Univ. District of Columbia and GWU, Mount Vernon.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
437 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
715 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,241 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,018 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
697 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
23 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Bethesda include Medical Center, located 2.9 miles from 8400 Thornden Terrace. 8400 Thornden Terrace is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 14.6 miles or 29 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 22.8 miles or 40 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 14 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
Drive: 17 min 7.2 mi
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 24 min 12.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 29 min 14.6 mi
Washington Dulles International
Drive: 40 min 22.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8400 Thornden Terrace.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
8400 Thornden Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 3.3 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
McCrillis Gardens
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Locust Grove Nature Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Glen Echo Park
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park
Drive: 19 min 8.5 mi
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
Drive: 18 min 8.5 mi
8400 Thornden Terrace has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including McCrillis Gardens, Locust Grove Nature Center, and Glen Echo Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi
8400 Thornden Terrace has 3 hospitals within 6.9 miles, the nearest is Suburban Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 17 min 8.2 mi
Drive: 21 min 10.3 mi
Drive: 23 min 11.6 mi
8400 Thornden Terrace has 3 military bases within 11.6 miles, the nearest is Naval Observatory which is 8.2 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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