$805,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2025

5113 Elsmere Ave Bethesda, MD 20814

Alta Vista Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$481 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wyngate Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2025

Classic colonial in popular Maplewood. Convenient location, close to NIH and local parks. This is a great opportunity to craft your own home in a close-in neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Ditto

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Diane Ditto

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Claude Owen

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Chairlift

Schools

  • Wyngate Elementary School
  • North Bethesda Middle School
  • Walter Johnson High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Maplewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700565425

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,595

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Chairlift
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Classic colonial in popular Maplewood. Convenient location, close to NIH and local parks. This is a great opportunity to craft your own home in a close-in neighborhood.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 2060
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1672
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 509.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1472
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 388
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 588
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5113

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • Middle School: NORTH BETHESDA
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTH BETHESDA

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6500.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9595.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700565425
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1672
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/26/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $805,000 +7.3% $481 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $449 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,595 $770,000 $527,000 $243,000
2023 $8,461 $733,400 $0 $0
2022 $7,651 $696,800 $0 $0
2021 $7,055 $660,200 $501,900 $158,300
2020 $7,055 $652,033 $0 $0
2019 $6,929 $643,867 $0 $0
2018 $6,820 $635,700 $478,100 $157,600
2017 $6,717 $616,167 $0 $0
2016 -- $596,633 $0 $0
2015 $5,465 $577,100 $0 $0
2014 $5,465 $562,567 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $954,225 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $805,000 Tradition Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2161432

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00565425

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20814 Alta Vista

5113 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD

Homes for Sale in Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 5113 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and is currently priced at $805,000, approximately $481 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 5113 Elsmere Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Wyngate Elementary School, North Bethesda Middle School, and Walter Johnson High School.

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