Charming brick ranch/rambler style home nestled on a quiet no-through cul-de-sac in Bethesda’s Alta Vista neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers comfortable one-level living with timeless appeal and an exceptional location. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the property features a beautifully landscaped yard and a private backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Additional highlights include a tandem attached two-car garage and a newer Generac whole-house generator for added peace of mind. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, Metro, bus stops, major commuter routes including I-495, and nearby hospitals, this home combines suburban tranquility with unbeatable convenience.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (7/15)
$950,000
5605 Alta Vista Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
3beds
2,286sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,814/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
6,013 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$416/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable one-level livingBeautifully landscaped yardSurrounded by mature landscapingQuiet no-through cul-de-sacTandem attached two-car garage
- 71 days |
- 2,014 |
- 93 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared MacLeod 720-460-8279,
KW Metro Center 7032246000,
Co-Listing Agent: William E Close 301-404-8052,
KW Metro Center
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2237400
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Game Room, Laundry, Storage Room
Dining room
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen - Country, Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,046
- Total interior livable area: 2,286 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,526
- Finished area below ground: 760
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Front, Other, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Mobility Improvements
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 6,013 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700555313
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Probate Listing,Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Motion Detectors
- Subdivision: Alta Vista
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $416/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $840,067
- Annual tax amount: $10,059
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Stove Top, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Generator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $950,000-2.6%$416/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2237400 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000+261.1%$427/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2237400 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/1998 | Sold | $270,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,367 +6.3% | $802,733 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $8,811 +4% | $765,400 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $8,470 +8.9% | $735,133 +4.3% |
| 2022 | $7,778 +4.6% | $704,867 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $7,437 -0.1% | $674,600 |
| 2020 | $7,442 -2.6% | $674,600 -2.7% |
| 2019 | $7,644 -0.2% | $693,200 |
| 2018 | $7,658 +3.6% | $693,200 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $7,391 +34.4% | $651,700 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $5,498 | $610,200 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $5,498 | $568,700 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $5,498 | $558,000 +2% |
| 2013 | -- | $547,300 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $536,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $536,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $536,600 -20.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $672,400 +10.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $608,176 +11.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $543,953 +13.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $479,730 +14.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $417,540 +17.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $355,350 +21.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $293,160 +3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $283,676 |
| 2001 | -- | $283,676 |
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Neighborhood: 20817
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wyngate Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10North Bethesda Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Walter Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wyngate
- Middle: North Bethesda
- 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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