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    • Price cut: $50K (7/11)
    $1,399,000

    5901 Devonshire Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816

    3beds
    2,788sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    8,460 Square Feet Lot
    $1,377,000 Zestimate®
    $502/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Exceptional value in WOOD ACRES. This charming home is ready for you—don’t miss the chance to own this beautiful property on a sought-after corner lot. Schedule a private tour today! Built in 1955, this brick colonial sits on a sunny, southeast-facing corner with mature landscaping—including a breathtaking rhododendron that just finished blooming and beautiful peonies—that enhances its curb appeal. A welcoming front portico leads into the Main Level foyer, which features hardwood floors extending into the Living Room with a wood-burning fireplace, the Family Room with a cathedral ceiling, the Stainless Steel Kitchen, the Formal Dining Room, the Powder Room, and a Den/Home Office. A sliding glass door from the Family Room opens to a large rear deck and garden. The Second Level offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a Primary Bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The Lower Level includes a Recreation Room, a second Powder Room, a Laundry and Storage Room, and direct access to the 1-car garage. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW WINDOWS, A FRONT DOOR, AND A SLIDING DOOR IN 2025; BUILT-IN DRAWERS AND CLOSETS IN THE PRIMARY BEDROOM IN 2024; A HIGH-END HVAC SYSTEM WITH A HUMIDIFIER IN 2026; CHIMNEY RELINING IN 2024; A WATER HEATER IN 2022; EXTENSIVE TREE WORK IN 2025; WALL-TO-WALL BASEMENT CARPETING IN 2026. TOTAL IN UPGRADES: $83,000! Located in one of Bethesda's most desirable neighborhoods, it features excellent schools, beautiful parks, and lively community traditions like the Fourth of July and Halloween parades, as well as community gatherings and block parties. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to live in one of Bethesda’s most sought-after areas!
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    Listed by:

    Ilia Menocal 202-297-2422,

    Compass (301) 304-8444,

    Co-Listing Agent: Gene B. Asmuth 301-996-3937,

    Compass

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2244882MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 1070
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Programmable Thermostat, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Dining Area, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Sliding Glass
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
      • Basement: Other,Connecting Stairway,Windows,Full,Garage Access,Heated
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,788
      • Total interior livable area: 2,788 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,718
      • Finished area below ground: 1,070

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 8,460 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Corner Lot/Unit
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 160700571698
      • Zoning: R60
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Other
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Woodacres
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Bethesda

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $502/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,339,733
      • Annual tax amount: $15,881
      • Date on market: 7/11/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Exclusions: The Dining And Living Rooms' Window Treatments.
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $1,377,000

        $1.31M - $1.45M

        $5,721/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/11/2026Price change$1,399,000-3.5%$502/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2244882 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Price change$1,449,000-3.1%$520/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2237038 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Listed for sale$1,495,000+4.9%$536/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2237038 Report a problem
        3/16/2022Sold$1,425,000+23.9%$511/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2038436 Report a problem
        3/2/2022Pending sale$1,150,000$412/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2038436 Report a problem
        2/24/2022Listed for sale$1,150,000+25.7%$412/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2038436 Report a problem
        9/3/2015Sold$915,000+2.2%$328/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/9/2008Sold$895,000+99.3%$321/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/21/1999Sold$449,000$161/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,881 +19%$1,308,400 +12.8%
        2024$13,350 +14.6%$1,159,633 +14.7%
        2023$11,647 +22.4%$1,010,867 +17.3%
        2022$9,513 +0.5%$862,100 +0.4%
        2021$9,470 +0.3%$859,000 +0.4%
        2020$9,442 +2%$855,900 +0.4%
        2019$9,262 -0.2%$852,800 +1.5%
        2018$9,278 -0.9%$839,900 +1.6%
        2017$9,363 +16.8%$827,000 +1.6%
        2016$8,013 $814,100 +1.8%
        2015$8,013 $799,867 +1.8%
        2014$8,013 $785,633 +1.8%
        2013-- $771,400
        2012-- $771,400
        2011-- $771,400 -5.7%
        2010-- $817,980 +3.2%
        2009-- $792,362 +3.3%
        2008-- $766,746 +3.5%
        2007-- $741,130 +14.7%
        2006-- $646,146 +17.2%
        2005-- $551,163 +20.8%
        2004-- $456,180
        2003-- $456,180 +18.1%
        2002-- $386,280 +9.9%
        2001-- $351,330
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 20816

        Getting around

        17 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        34 / 100
        Some Transit
        38 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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