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1 W Melrose Street

CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-06-15T13:00:00
End: 2025-06-15T15:00:00
Location: 1 W Melrose Street

7 beds
5 baths
8,480 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$530 per sqft
1908 build

Constructed in 1908, this distinguished Colonial Revival residence stands as one of the seminal grand estates within Chevy Chase Village. Elegantly proportioned, the historic home includes a thoughtfully designed two-story addition by acclaimed architect Cliff Elmore, built by Mauck-Zantzinger. The property encompasses approximately 8,480 square feet of refined living space across four levels (per Floorplan Visuals), situated on a generous 16,667 square foot lot (per public records). The residence boasts expansive entertaining rooms characterized by soaring ceilings and grand scale. Architectural details such as six fireplaces, hardwood flooring, double-hung windows, and glass door transoms enrich the historic ambiance throughout. Upon entering from the original colonnaded wrap-around porch, guests are welcomed into an exquisite foyer and gallery, flanked by a corner living room and formal dining room—both featuring wood-burning fireplaces and impressive bay windows. Adjoining the foyer are a private home office, powder room, and walk-in coat closet. The gourmet kitchen, custom designed for both function and style, offers marble countertops, a substantial center island, peninsula bar seating, ample cabinetry, dual sinks, a pantry, and a built-in desk area. Top-tier appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Miele dishwasher, dual Wolfe wall ovens, and a six-burner Wolfe gas range. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the magnificent family room, which features an 11-foot, 9-inch ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, and a distinctive glass-paned inglenook with built-in window seats. Additional amenities in this space include a breakfast area, a walk-in dry bar, a secondary staircase to the lower level, and French door access to the porch. The stately main staircase leads to the second floor, where the expansive primary suite, formerly two rooms, has been transformed into a luxurious corner retreat. This suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, two walk-in closets, a dressing room, and dual access points to a terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. The primary bathroom is appointed with a double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and generous storage. Two additional corner bedrooms—one with a fireplace and both with walk-in closets—are served by a renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring a double vanity and tub/shower combination. The third level offers three additional bedrooms, ample storage, a hallway bathroom with a walk-in shower, a shared sitting area, and an attic/utility room. The finished lower level, accessible via a separate staircase, comprises a spacious recreation room, an entertainment/media room with a gas fireplace and walkout access to the flagstone patio and landscaped yard, as well as a bedroom, hallway bathroom, laundry room, and two utility rooms. The property’s fully fenced grounds provide privacy enhanced by mature trees and shrubbery. This remarkable home, previously owned by only a select few including the prominent judge who originally commissioned it as a vacation estate, is now presented to the market with great pride.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Washington Fine Properties, LLC

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MLS# MDMC2185236 —

Upcoming Open Houses

Sunday, 6/15
1pm-3pm

The Building

Year Built:

1908
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

4
Main Entrance:

East
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Other
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

2970
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

5815
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt:

275
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

2665
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

305
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

6677

Interior

Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

3
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

9060
Living Area SqFt:

8,480 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Negotiable
Possession:

Immediate, Negotiable

Location

Directions:

On W Melrose, West of Conn Ave.
Latitude:

38.97228343
Longitude:

-77.07773559

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.38
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

16,667 Sqft
Zoning:

R60
In City Limits:

Yes
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

160703234542
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

12
Tax Annual Amount:

$37,990
Tax Assessed Value:

$3,594,400
Year Assessed:

2025
County Tax:

35606.00
City/Town Tax:

2078.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

7
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Bedrooms Upper Level:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Central
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

Montgomery County Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Chevy Chase Village
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Transportation:

Bus Stop less than 1 mile

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,500,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$24,096
Taxes	$3,165
Insurance	$1,237
Utilities	$452 See report
Total	$28,950/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/14/25 Jun 14, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$4,500,000

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This house located in Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815 is currently for sale for $4,500,000. 1 W Melrose Street is a 8,480 square foot house with 7 beds and 5 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Chevy Chase Elementary School, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Rosemary Hills Elementary School, and Silver Creek Middle School.

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1 W Melrose Street

CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815