NEW PHOTOS - Prepare to fall in love! Welcome to 5016 Scarsdale Road--gracious, move-in ready and beautifully expanded offering more than 3,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a picturesque, nearly 10,000-square-foot lot on one of the best blocks in Sumner. Timeless in its architecture and effortless in its livability, this exceptional residence has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, with sun-filled interiors and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. At the heart of the home is a fabulous gourmet eat-in kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, a center peninsula, new stainless steel range and refrigerator, and an exceptional breakfast room addition with soaring ceilings and a skylights that fill the space with natural light. French doors open to a flagstone patio overlooking the professionally landscaped, private flat backyard—creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living and providing the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. The elegant living room, anchored by a classic fireplace, flows seamlessly into the formal dining room. Just beyond, the inviting all-season porch offers a peaceful retreat overlooking the gardens while providing effortless access to both the backyard and kitchen. The main level offers remarkable versatility, featuring a family room with an adjoining powder room, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms, a hall bath, and abundant storage complete the level. The center bedroom is generously sized and easily serves as either a bedroom or an additional family room, offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles. The finished lower level has a spacious recreation room centered around a second fireplace with ample storage with shelving, space for a wine cellar or additional storage, a mudroom conveniently located off the attached large garage, a laundry area, and an additional half bath. Additional highlights include an irrigation system, roof installed in 2019 with a transferable 50-year 5-Star warranty and new LVT flooring in kitchen and basement. Perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after Sumner neighborhood, 5016 Scarsdale Road offers the rare combination of timeless character, generous living spaces, and an exceptional location. Enjoy tree-lined streets, nearby Capital Crescent Trail, parks, dining, shopping, top-rated schools, and convenient access to downtown Washington, D.C. and the Beltway. Warm, welcoming, and wonderfully livable, this is a home designed to be enjoyed for generations. (Floor Plans and Estimated Square Footage courtesy of Floor Plan Visuals.)
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Price cut: $130K (8/29)
$1,495,000
5016 Scarsdale Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5beds
3,265sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$1,477,400 Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun-filled interiorsTree-lined streetsIrrigation systemAbundant cabinetryCenter peninsulaGleaming hardwood floors throughoutLaundry area
- 107 days
- 197
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laurie Muir 202-320-9395,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty 301-967-3344,
Co-Listing Agent: Kathryn Schwartz 202-320-8058,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2243718
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 1140
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Garage Access,Improved,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,675
- Total interior livable area: 3,265 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,535
- Finished area below ground: 730
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 410
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700608068
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
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: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,311,300
- Annual tax amount: $15,894
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,477,400
$1.40M - $1.55M
$7,143/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$458/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Contingent | $1,495,000$458/sqft |
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| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-8%$458/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $1,625,000-4.1%$498/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000$519/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,957 +5% | $1,311,300 +0.1% |
| 2025 | $15,202 +8.3% | $1,309,600 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $14,034 +7.9% | $1,219,067 +8% |
| 2023 | $13,003 +13.5% | $1,128,533 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $11,454 +2.8% | $1,038,000 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $11,139 +2.7% | $1,010,367 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $10,842 +2.9% | $982,733 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $10,532 -0.2% | $955,100 |
| 2018 | $10,551 -2.3% | $955,100 |
| 2017 | $10,804 +15.5% | $955,100 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $9,354 | $965,800 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $9,354 | $942,733 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $9,354 | $919,667 +2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $896,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $896,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $896,600 -11.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,012,740 +4.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $965,556 +5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $918,373 +5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $871,190 +11.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $780,976 +13.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $690,763 +15% |
| 2004 | -- | $600,550 |
| 2003 | -- | $600,550 +19% |
| 2002 | -- | $504,743 +10.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $456,840 |
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Neighborhood: 20816
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood Acres
- Middle: Thomas W. 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.





