Lovers of classic crown molding, painted banisters, and the quiet dignity of a true center hall Colonial will immediately feel at home at 5304 Blackistone Road. Your first backyard dinner party under the twinkling café lights is only a few weeks away. A six-bedroom home, expanded and updated throughout with classic and traditional details, harmoniously designed to take advantage of every inch of functional space both inside and out. Like something from a movie scene, you can picture holidays and events, dinner parties intimate and grand, cozy rainy nights around the fireplace, and summer evenings dining al fresco on the terrace. This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home stands out with its covered front stoop, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and elegant crown molding. Featuring 4,600 +/- square feet on four levels with a traditional floor plan and excellent flow. A sun-filled, spacious living room is anchored by a fireplace with decorative mantle, gracious, oversized windows, and glass doors to the rear terrace and beyond to the fenced-in backyard. The family room offers built-ins and a window bench with storage, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors to a captivating screened-in porch, while the formal dining room boasts crown moldings and original built-in china cabinets. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen that offers room to lounge or dine, surrounded by a wall of windows, a center island with a breakfast bar and prep sink, and a suite of stainless steel appliances. Guests spill out to the back terrace for gatherings around the outdoor fireplace. The second floor is highlighted by the primary suite, featuring a dressing room, custom dual walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom. A private sitting room off the primary bedroom boasts 12-foot cathedral ceilings and skylights, flooding the space with natural light. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. A dedicated staircase leads to the spectacular third floor, which features two sizable bedrooms—each with walk-in closets and skylights—plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. There is also attic space for ample storage. The lower level of the home includes a guest bedroom, another full bath, a recreation room with a fireplace, a laundry/storage room and a bonus gym or hobby space. This exceptional home also boasts an attached garage and a private driveway Steps to the Capital Crescent Trail, Little Falls Park, and Westmoreland Park, 5304 Blackistone Road provides an ideal connection to the trails and parks of Bethesda. This spectacular residence offers tranquil living while being close to both Spring Valley and Westbard Square shopping districts, the Metro, downtown DC, and Bethesda. Westbrook, Westland, B-CC schools serve the neighborhood. Timeless, inviting, and impeccably maintained, this home is truly one for the ages.
Sold for $2,100,000 on 05/30/25
$2,100,000
5304 Blackistone Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
6beds
4,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,954 Square Feet Lot
$2,100,500 Zestimate®
$457/sqft
$7,609 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 03:24am
Listed by:
Dana Rice 202-669-6908,
Compass
Bought with:
Karen Kelly, SP98378263
Compass
Dana Rice, SP98374040
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2176966

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Jack and Jill Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Recreation room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Attic, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Shelving,Sump Pump,Improved,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,450
- Finished area below ground: 1,150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Private, Secured, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,954 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700549642
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethesda
- Subdivision: Westmoreland Hills
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple