Welcome to 5206 Gretchen Street, a charming all-brick, split-level 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in the heart of sought-after Garrett Park Estates. This bright and inviting home features attractive landscaping, off street parking, and a large, fully fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main level offers a sun-filled living room with large windows and a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen equipped with tile flooring, a gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Just off the main living space, the sunroom with custom wood ceilings and skylights provides an inviting retreat. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, a full bath, a half bath, and a convenient linen closet. Hardwood floors are located under all carpeting throughout the home. The lower level includes a comfortable family room with a second gas fireplace, a laundry and storage room, and a separate walk-out entrance with access to the backyard—ideal for flexible living. Outside, enjoy the expansive back yard featuring a deck with built-in bench seating and a storage shed. This home combines classic character, functional space, and a prime location near shopping, dining, and commuter routes. The Grosvenor metro stop, Strathmore Hall and Rock Creek Park are all close by. Part of the Walter Johnson High School cluster.
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
5206 Gretchen St, Kensington, MD 20895
3beds
1,599sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6,639 Square Feet Lot
$841,600 Zestimate®
$516/sqft
$3,393 Estimated rent
Home value
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Gas fireplaceLaundry and storage roomAttractive landscapingLarge fully fenced backyardStorage shedOff street parkingFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Jeremy Lichtenstein 301-252-0389,
RLAH @properties
Bought with:
Christine Meyers, 647095
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2212532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 616
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Finished,Heated,Walk-Out Access,Rear Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,792
- Total interior livable area: 1,599 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
- Finished area below ground: 423
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,639 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160400064147
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Garrett Park Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $516/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $620,167
- Annual tax amount: $7,958
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $825,000+0%$516/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2212532 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Contingent | $824,900$516/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2212532 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $824,900$516/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2212532 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,115 -7.9% | $620,167 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $6,638 +8.1% | $576,633 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $6,142 +6.2% | $533,100 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $5,786 +1.8% | $524,367 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $5,685 +1.7% | $515,633 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $5,592 +7.6% | $506,900 |
| 2019 | $5,197 -0.2% | $506,900 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $5,206 +0.9% | $471,300 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $5,161 | $453,500 +4.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $433,667 +4.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $413,833 +5% |
| 2014 | -- | $394,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $394,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $394,000 -13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $454,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $454,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $454,000 -12.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $519,070 +15.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $450,310 +18% |
| 2006 | -- | $381,550 +22% |
| 2005 | -- | $312,790 +14.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $274,030 |
| 2003 | -- | $274,030 +39.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $196,510 |
| 2001 | -- | $196,510 |
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Neighborhood: 20895
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Garrett Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Tilden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Walter Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garrett Park
- Middle: Tilden
- High: Walter Johnson
- 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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