Available for the first time in 37 years in Bethesda’s highly coveted Sumner neighborhood! Situated on a beautifully landscaped lot on one of the neighborhood's best blocks, this special home is a testament to meticulous stewardship and thoughtful modern expansion. Offering over 6,000 square feet across four levels, the home has been updated throughout the years including a four story addition, replaced HVAC systems (2023 & 2020), renovated baths, exterior paint (2023), interior paint and more. The main level features an ideal floor plan designed for entertaining and comfortable everyday living. A gracious entry foyer leads to the formal dining and living rooms, as well as a cozy home office with powder room. The heart of the home is the family room addition with nearly 10-foot ceilings, a fireplace, a wet bar, and access to the rear deck and side terrace. The gourmet kitchen features a dedicated breakfast area, desk nook, and connects seamlessly into the formal dining room. Beyond the living room is a light-filled sitting room with heated floors and opens to the rear terrace. The second level is complete with four bedrooms, three full baths, and a laundry room. The primary suite serves as a private oasis, featuring a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a luxurious marble-clad spa bath. Bedroom #2 includes a recently updated en-suite bath while bedrooms #3 and #4 are connected by an updated bath. The third level offers endless opportunities to serve as bedroom #5, a second home office, playroom and more. Abundant storage space completes this level. The lower-level recreation room includes a fireplace, kitchenette, mudroom, and direct entry to the built-in 2-car garage. A second powder room is conveniently located on this level and can be converted back into a full bath. Located just off Massachusetts Avenue, Sumner is celebrated for its strong community feel, tree-lined streets, and easy commuter routes to downtown Washington and Northern Virginia. This highly desirable neighborhood offers proximity to local parks, transit, and the vibrant new shops and dining at Westbard Square. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy access to the Capital Crescent and Little Falls Trails for hiking and biking. Located in the Wood Acres, Pyle, and Walt Whitman school cluster.
Pending
$2,395,000
5013 Scarsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5beds
5,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
9,900 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$478/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tree-lined streetsGracious entry foyerBeautifully landscaped lotLaundry roomAbundant storage spaceFormal dining roomDedicated breakfast area
- 23 days |
- 1,075 |
- 60 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaci Appel 240-498-4043,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC 202-944-5000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2236934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1468
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Garage Access,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Side Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,217
- Total interior livable area: 5,010 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,231
- Finished area below ground: 779
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage, Basement, Garage Faces Side, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 608
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,900 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700607441
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sumner
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $478/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,612,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,493
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $2,395,000$478/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+309.4%$478/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/17/1989 | Sold | $585,000$117/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,801 +4.9% | $1,535,300 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $16,962 +4.3% | $1,473,433 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $16,264 +9.2% | $1,411,567 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $14,894 +1.7% | $1,349,700 +1.6% |
| 2021 | $14,644 +1.6% | $1,328,267 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $14,417 +3.3% | $1,306,833 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $13,955 -0.2% | $1,285,400 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $13,980 -0.7% | $1,265,500 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $14,072 +10.3% | $1,245,600 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $12,757 | $1,225,700 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $12,757 | $1,221,933 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $12,757 | $1,218,167 +0.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,214,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,214,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,214,400 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,273,790 +5.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,210,290 +5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,146,790 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,083,290 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $981,102 +11.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $878,916 +13.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $776,730 |
| 2003 | -- | $776,730 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $663,376 +9.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $606,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20816
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wood Acres Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood Acres
- Middle: Pyle
- High: Walt Whitman
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- Bethesda
- 20816
- 5013 Scarsdale Rd






