A MAPLEWOOD GEM & A PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME! Elegantly sited atop hill on a premier corner lot in the highly sought after Maplewood Subdivision of Bethesda - This absolutely charming classic 3BR, 1.5 bath, 3-level 1940's colonial retains the rich character and fine architectural features from a bygone era, but with modern updates! Fresh and turn key ready! Wonderful living spaces abound, both indoors and out! Loads of natural light. Solid workmanship and attractive architectural detail give this home a very special feel. The traditional floorplan naturally lends itself to easy family living and spirited entertaining. Fabulous living room w/ wood burning fireplace, separate dining room w/ built-in corner china cabinet, galley kitchen, powder room and study/den grace the first floor. The upper floor boasts three well proportioned bedrooms and one full bath. Gleaming refinished walnut colored stained hardwoods, chair rail molding, updated vinyl windows, new lighting throughout, freshly painted (interior & exterior) w/ decorator-designer colors, new 2023 architectural shingled 30 year roof, new 200 + amp electrical panel, new laminate and carpeted flooring, wood burning fireplace, screened porch, walkout lower level w/ finished recreation room, separate utility room and workshop and one car garage, professionally landscaped gardens, large lot, and new gravel driveway. Professionally landscaped treed lot! PRIME LOCATION: Superb location with close proximity to downtown Bethesda, NIH, Navy Medical/ Walter Reed, Medical Center Metro, the Capital Beltway, I-270, YMCA, Wildwood Shopping Center, Montgomery Mall, Maplewood Park and all the wonderful amenities, restaurants and entertainment that nearby downtown Bethesda has to offer! This one won't last!
Sold for $879,000 on 06/20/23
$879,000
5201 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
3beds
1,663sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
7,914 Square Feet Lot
$982,500 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$4,131 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2023 at 09:11am
Listed by:
Christopher Georgatsos 202-306-0022,
Compass
Bought with:
Peter Sarro, SP98359189
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2093814

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 824
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Garage Access,Concrete,Side Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Workshop,Shelving,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,287
- Total interior livable area: 1,663 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,463
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Private, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Street
Lot
- Size: 7,914 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot/Unit, Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700565664
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Maplewood
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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