This beautifully expanded and sunny home has a two-story addition and level/big yard. The addition includes show-stopping gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, marble counters and breakfast room that opens to the family room which has a fireplace and French doors to yard . On the upper level of the addition, you gain a luxurious primary suite with large walk-in closet and high-end marble bath with 2 sinks, soaking tub & separate shower. The main level has formal living room with wood burning fireplace and built-ins, stunning dining room with bar area, private office and powder room. The upper level has the large primary suite and three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Downstairs you will find a recreation room with egress window, full bathroom, craft room, laundry room and ample storage. The stone patio and expansive backyard complete this special property. Short walk to Downtown Bethesda & area schools. Bradley Hills Elem, Pyle, Whitman cluster.
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
5521 Brite Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
4beds
3,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,736 Square Feet Lot
$1,522,800 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$6,267 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,522,800
$1.40M - $1.66M
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Wood burning fireplacePrivate officeSunny homeLarge walk-in closetExpansive backyardBig yardStone patio
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Listed by:
Lauren Davis 202-549-8784,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Kelly Lee
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2199180
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 786
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,436
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,650
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,736 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700443248
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bradley Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $462/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,116,633
- Annual tax amount: $12,171
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000-3.2%$462/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2199180 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,549,000$477/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2199180 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Contingent | $1,549,000$477/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2199180 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $1,549,000-2.9%$477/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2199180 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+27.1%$491/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2199180 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2020 | Sold | $1,255,000+6.8%$386/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+58.8%$362/sqft |
Source: Stuart & Maury, Inc. #MDMC702830 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2013 | Sold | $740,000+108.5%$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2002 | Sold | $355,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,712 +10.5% | $1,116,633 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $11,509 -0.1% | $999,700 |
| 2023 | $11,519 +4.4% | $999,700 |
| 2022 | $11,032 -5.3% | $999,700 -5.4% |
| 2021 | $11,652 +1.3% | $1,056,900 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $11,500 +2.9% | $1,042,433 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $11,176 -0.2% | $1,013,500 |
| 2018 | $11,196 +2.5% | $1,013,500 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $10,927 | $966,033 +5.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $918,567 +5.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $871,100 +3.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $839,000 +4% |
| 2013 | -- | $806,900 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $774,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $774,800 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $768,680 +0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $765,620 +8.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $704,126 +7.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $655,633 +12.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $581,140 +18.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $491,430 +22.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $401,720 +28.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $312,010 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $296,592 |
| 2001 | -- | $296,592 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20817
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bradley Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bradley Hills
- 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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Estimated market value
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