Montgomery County property record for 117 E Melrose St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 ba · 4,118 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $18,624 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-00458604 |
| Primary APN | 07-00458604 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,992 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 805 sqft |
| Basement Area | 490 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 490 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,117 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 371 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00458604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 E MELROSE ST |
| City | CHEVY CHASE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20815-3303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | CHEVY CHASE SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHEVY CHASE |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 705300 |
117 E Melrose St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 E MELROSE ST, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-3303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199788425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14739 / 245 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E Melrose St was $18,624.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Chevy Chase Village Town |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,646,233 (+5.62%) | $1,821,300 (+16.85%) Land $1,187,100 Building $634,200 | |
| 2025 | $18,624.00 | $1,558,700 Land $1,079,300 Building $479,400 | $1,558,700 Land $1,079,300 Building $479,400 |
| 2023 | $1,510,367 | $1,558,700 Land $1,079,300 Building $479,400 | |
| 2022 | $17,112.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 E Melrose St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 117 E Melrose St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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