Welcome to 5709 Oldchester Road, a beautiful custom home by Sandy Spring Builders. It features high-quality construction, hand-milled wainscoting and mouldings, 5-inch wide plank floors, and 10-foot ceilings on the main floor with 9-foot ceilings upstairs. Set on a large corner lot, this home offers more than 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. It has great curb appeal and well-planned landscaping that highlights the greenery. Lawn sprinklers keep the yard lush, the flat backyard is fully fenced, and there’s a whole-house generator and EV charger for convenience. There’s even a space inside designed for a future elevator. Inside, you’ll find spacious formal living and dining rooms, a graceful reverse staircase with large windows, and a big family room with built-ins, stereo speakers, and a gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized center island, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space—ideal for entertaining. The breakfast room looks out to the yard and opens to a stone terrace. A butler’s pantry with a wet bar connects to this area. The mudroom includes a walk-in pantry, a second powder room, a rear closet, and access to the two-car garage. Upstairs, there are over 4 bedrooms, an office, a laundry room, several linen closets, and the owner’s suite with a tray ceiling, sitting area, spa-like bath, and two walk-in closets. The daylight walk-up lower level has another bedroom with a full bath, a large rec room/game area, an exercise room, and plenty of storage. Upgraded systems include whole house triple osmosis water filtration, two water heaters, an extra freezer and smart home features. This home is in the Whitman school cluster and is within walking distance to parks, downtown Bethesda, and schools.
Pending
$2,895,000
5709 Oldchester Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
5beds
6,130sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
0.3 Acres Lot
$2,901,200 Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Great curb appealLarge corner lotHand-milled wainscoting and mouldingsWell-planned landscaping
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 03:47am
Listed by:
Jamie Coley 202-669-1331,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 240-497-1700,
Listing Team: Heller Coley Reed Team, Co-Listing Team: Heller Coley Reed Team,Co-Listing Agent: Leigh A Reed 301-674-2829,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2214308
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Upper
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Double Oven, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Freezer, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Built-in Features, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Atrium, Energy Efficient, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,724
- Total interior livable area: 6,130 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,630
- Finished area below ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Aluminum,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Premium
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160700493323
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Details
- Builder model: Custom
- Builder name: Sandy Spring
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: English Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $472/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,000,967
- Annual tax amount: $24,474
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: See Disclosures
- Exclusions: See Disclosures
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,901,200
$2.76M - $3.05M
$7,393/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,895,000$472/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2214308 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000+163.2%$472/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2214308 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2014 | Sold | $1,100,000-4.3%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2008 | Sold | $1,149,000-6%$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2008 | Listing removed | $1,222,700$199/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #MC6673659 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,222,700+102.4%$199/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #MC6673659 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/1994 | Sold | $604,000$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,933 +13.7% | $2,000,967 +14.2% |
| 2024 | $20,169 +0.3% | $1,752,000 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $20,102 +4.9% | $1,744,633 +0.4% |
| 2022 | $19,171 +0.5% | $1,737,267 +0.4% |
| 2021 | $19,072 -0.1% | $1,729,900 |
| 2020 | $19,084 -5.7% | $1,729,900 -5.7% |
| 2019 | $20,230 -0.2% | $1,834,600 |
| 2018 | $20,267 -0.5% | $1,834,600 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $20,362 +98.8% | $1,804,767 +187.5% |
| 2016 | $10,242 | $627,833 -40.2% |
| 2015 | $10,242 | $1,049,400 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $10,242 | $1,026,100 +2.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,002,800 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $979,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $979,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $979,500 -10.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,099,230 +9.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,006,792 +10.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $914,356 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $821,920 +11.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $737,426 +12.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $652,933 +14.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $568,440 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $523,516 |
| 2001 | -- | $523,516 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$16,636/mo
Principal & interest
$14513
Property taxes
$2123
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20817
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bradley Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bradley Hills
- Middle: Thomas W. 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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