Primary on Main
Address
5605 Overlea Road, Bethesda, MD
Price
$ 2,495,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#MDMC2250290
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityBethesda
- NeighborhoodSumner
- Zip20816
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1948
- Taxes$ 21330
- Price$ 2,495,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage4582
- Lot Size0.19 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Sited on a tree lined street in the Sumner neighborhood, 5605 Overlea Road is a timeless Colonial combining charm and all of the up-to-date conveniences todays buyer values! Built in 1948, the residence was renovated and expanded in 2020 and underwent additional renovations from 2022-2026. This neighborhood jewel boasts 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths and 4,582 square feet of living space across 3 levels, including hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout the main and upper levels. The residences curb appeal will have residents and guests alike stopping to admire the slate front walkway, driveway with a stone retaining wall leading to the attached garage and covered entryway. The 2-story Foyer showcases a modern chandelier and is flanked by the Library and Living Room. The Library, updated by BOWA Builders in 2023, boasts a tray ceiling with cove lighting and custom lighted bookcases. The Living Room includes a box bay window and wood-burning fireplace. The Dining Room opens to the Rear Gallery, which includes a sliding glass door to the covered side patio boasting a beadboard ceiling, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The Family Room showcases a modern gas fireplace with a pebble base and a picture window, in addition to a sliding glass door leading to the Rear Patio. The Island Kitchen offers waterfall quartz island counters, pendant lighting, breakfast bar seating, white custom cabinetry above and pale gray cabinetry below, a full suite of Thermador appliances including a 6-burner gas range, walk-in pantry, and a glass door leading to the side yard. The Additional Bedroom/Optional Office includes barn door access, a sliding glass door to the covered side patio and windows on 3 exposures. The Main Levels offerings are complete with a Rear Hall including a Full Bath with modern tile flooring, a vanity, and a tiled stall shower with frameless glass surround. All standard light switches on this level were replaced with dimmer switches (2023). Ascending the floating staircase to the Upper Level, a large landing with a skylight awaits. The Primary Bedroom offers 2 walk-in closets and an ensuite Full Bath. The ensuite Primary Bath boasts chic tile flooring, a free-standing soaking tub, a dual vanity, a water closet niche, a large tiled stall shower with frameless glass door and 2 windows. The expansive Second Bedroom includes a walk-in closet with a window, an ensuite Full Bath and an optional Sitting Room/second closet with a window. The Second Bedrooms ensuite Full Bath includes chic tile flooring, a single vanity, and a tile stall shower with frameless glass surround. The Third Bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and the Fourth Bedroom offers private access to the Hall Bath, boasting handsome tile flooring, a bath/shower with tiled surround and a large single vanity and window. The Upper Levels offerings are complete with a Laundry Closet. Descending to the Lower Level, the Recreation Room offers LVP flooring, 2 large, finished storage closets, a utility room and garage access. The rear slate patio includes a stone outdoor kitchen with a slate counter and gas grill and overlooks the fully fenced, landscaped idyllic rear yard. Some of the most recent updates to this property include replaced caulking on all tile and stone surfaces (2022), replaced sump pump (2022); an expanded bluestone patio, additional exterior lighting and installation of a gas line and grill to the back yard (2023); entire house repainting, plus replacement and repainting of all wood trim on the original section of the house (2024); and roof replacement on original section of the house (2026) with a 30 year transferrable warranty. Located in the Whitman High School Cluster, just minutes to Massachusetts Avenue and Washington, DC, and in close proximity to the Little Falls Library, Little Falls Stream Valley Park, the Westbard Mews development and the Capital Crescent Trail, 5605 Overlea offers residential bliss in an idyllic location.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Acres Elementary School | Pyle Middle School | Walt Whitman High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed $2,495,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 4582 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Appliances | Stove,Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator,Icemaker,Dishwasher,Disposal,Washer,Dryer |
| Zoning | R60 |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| School District | MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | SUMNER |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Please use GPS. |
| City | BETHESDA |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 8070.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 1878900.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 21330.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 618.8 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.relahq.com/mls/259705861 |
| Total SQFT | 4966 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMNER |
| Tax Lot | 41 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Basement | Connecting Stairway |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl Plank |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood,Gas/Propane,Screen |
| Hot Water | Electric |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4032 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 550 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Has Laundry,Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT | 384 |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Rear |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry,Covered Parking,Inside Access,Garage Door Opener |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage |
| Land Use Code | R |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.19 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 736000.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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