The Riviera in Chevy Chase – Affordable, Metro Easy!

Why Choose the Riviera?

The Riviera in Chevy Chase is perfect if you are a first-time homebuyer with a limited budget. One bedrooms in 2025 are less than $275,000 and there is a two bedroom for $329,000.   The Riviera is fabulous if you are ready to downsize from your big family house! The Riviera is fantastic if you want to celebrate your status as an empty nester in an affordable condo in Chevy Chase!  The Riviera is wonderful if you want to embrace a walkable lifestyle and quit driving everywhere.  Imagine how great if would be to spend your weekends travelling to museums and wineries instead of spending your Saturdays cutting the grass and cleaning the gutters.  Bethesda and Chevy Chase have lots of condos to choose from but many of them are very expensive.  The Riviera offers lots of room and a friendly front desk, plus amenities like a party room, spa and pool, all for a lower price than most other condos. The Riviera also has gas cooking, which is very important to many people!

The Riviera is Mid-Century Modern

You have lots of choices in Chevy Chase for condos.  Why pick the Riviera? Its location at 4242 East West Highway is one great reason. The Riviera is solidly built, dating to 1966, so you will enjoy lots of peace and quiet there.  You will love sitting on your balcony overlooking tall trees. There are no other tall buildings nearby so you have exceptionally good views from the rooms and balconies at the Riviera. The view in the back looks out at trees and single family homes. The view from the front looks out at Bethesda and East West Highway.

The Amenities at the Riviera

Simplify your budget … all utilities: gas, electric, water, and trash are included in the condo fee.  Enjoy cooking your meals on a gas range.  The Riviera is a meticulously maintained building with modern decor and a 24-hour concierge desk with a friendly staff that welcomes you with a smile.

Check for Uber times, weather, and your packages on the lobby monitor. Leave your car in your dedicated underground garage space and park your bike in the underground garage. Invite your book club to the party room, get some exercise in the fitness center, or relax on the rooftop sun deck or enjoy the pool. Invite your friends over for a celebration and use the 3rd floor party room with a full kitchen and a balcony overlooking East West Highway. There are common laundry facilities because the Riviera does not have washers and dryers in the units.   With a fantastic location in Chevy Chase / Bethesda, you can walk to Bethesda for shopping, dining, and movies.  Bethesda Chevy Chase High School is a block away. BCC HS is a great school with an international baccalaureate program. The Riviera is only 3 blocks to Bethesda metro for easy commuting around the DC Metro Area. 

Pet Policy at the Riviera in Chevy Chase

While lots of buildings are pet friendly, the Riviera is not one of them. Of course, if your pet is a service animal, the building will allow you to have a pet. Generally speaking however, the Riviera in Chevy Chase is not pet friendly. If a pet friendly building is important to you, just ask us for a suggestion of another building that matches your budget and want/wish list.

Schools for the Riviera

Where do the children go to school when they live at the Riviera? The Riviera is part of the Bethesda ES, Westland MS, Bethesda Chevy Chase HS cluster.  In fact, BCC High School is almost directly across the street.  Nearby private schools include Holton Arms, Landon, Georgetown Prep, and Stone Ridge.  If you would like more information about the schools that serve the Riviera, just click here.

Condo Fees at the Riviera in Chevy Chase

In 2025, a 710 square foot condo has a monthly fee of $1173, A 1061 square foot condo has a monthly fee of $1231. While those are high figures, they include a lot of services. For instance, there is a very helpful front desk. The fee includes Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Pool(s), Snow Removal, Trash, Water and Sewer. The fee also includes the pool, the gym, the party room, a billiard room, the meeting room, security and common area maintenance, master insurance and exterior maintenance. The older buildings tend to have higher condo fees but also have more affordable list prices. Don’t be turned off by the high condo fee. What matters is your monthly payment!

Recent Sales at the Riviera

In the first quarter of 2025, there were two sales of small one bedrooms at the Rivera. Unit 406 sold for $165,000 on March 4, 2025 for cash. It had 630 square feet of living space and a condo fee of $958. It was on the market for over 120 days and previously listed for $179,000. Unit 902 sold for $185,000 on March 5, 2025. This unit had 624 square feet and a condo fee of $1173.00. (It is unclear whether this higher fee included the special assessment.) It also sold for cash and was on the market nearly a year.

What is on the Market Now at the Riviera in Chevy Chase?

There is more inventory coming available in 2025, but there is always room for improvement! To see what is on the market now (and recent sales,) just click here. Once you have found that perfect place, please let us know and we will set up a showing for you! You can reach us at 240-401-5577 or email us at lise@lisehowe.com.

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