5205 Murray Road
Closed 9/16/19
Closed 9/16/19
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$390/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces
Description
Warm and light-filled, 5205 Murray Road impresses from the moment you wind down the streets of Brookdale. The architect-designed expansion incorporates the charm of the original Cooper Lightbown home with modern touches throughout. Designed for the most discerning owner, the impressive layout and custom touches provide enviable convenience and luxury living.The main level boasts a collective of spaces for intimate or grand events, including atrium-styled foyer, glowing hardwoods, formal living room...Warm and light-filled, 5205 Murray Road impresses from the moment you wind down the streets of Brookdale. The architect-designed expansion incorporates the charm of the original Cooper Lightbown home with modern touches throughout. Designed for the most discerning owner, the impressive layout and custom touches provide enviable convenience and luxury living.The main level boasts a collective of spaces for intimate or grand events, including atrium-styled foyer, glowing hardwoods, formal living room and dining rooms with built-in window seats, and the whimsical gazebo-room perfect for entertaining. The dining room features additional built-in cherry china cabinets, wood burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that leads to the top-of-the-line gourmet chef's kitchen with a heated stone floor. Spanning the width of the house, the kitchen allows ample prep and entertainment space, with soapstone counters, a sprawling island, custom in-set cabinets, and light streaming from all sides through windows thoughtfully designed to magnify the connection to the outdoors. The main level also features a deep walk-in pantry, mud-room rear entry, bright intricately tiled half bath, and access to the garage. The upper level features four oversized bedrooms and closets, plus three full renovated baths with heated floors. The laundry room is off the owner suite for the utmost convenience. Expansive owner s suite with cathedral ceilings, walk-in closets and en-suite European marble bath proves you can have it all. As the crickets chirp and fireflies dance, why not take a seat on your private Juliette balcony to enjoy the quiet and serene neighborhood.The fully-finished lower level includes the fifth bedroom and full bath perfect for au pair, visiting relatives or guests. Movie night is a must in the generously-sized recreation room with wall-to-wall built-ins, home theater, heated floor, and wet bar with sink. A large workshop, utility room and multiple storage areas, along with a separate exit completes the space.Parking in the drive and one-car garage makes coming home a breeze, and professionally landscaped lot is resplendent with mature trees and nearly 8,000 square feet of lawn and gardens. Set up a soccer net for hours of enjoyment, dine with friends in the flagstone patio area, or enjoy coffee in the early hours of the day on the stone patio. Welcome home.
Listing Agent
Listing closed: 09/16/2019 12:00 AM ā¢ Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC669138
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Location
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1Property Information for 5205 Murray Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $15,687 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 160700558852
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3+
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: BROOKDALE
- Subdivision: BROOKDALE (MONTGOMERY MD)
- Cross Street: Harrison
- Legal Subdivision: BROOKDALE
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,075.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,350.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,350.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
- Year Built: 1938
- Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,855 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: WESTBROOK (MONTGOMERY MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: WESTLAND (MONTGOMERY MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE (MONTGOMERY MD)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,300,133
- Year Assessed: 2019
- County Tax: $15,166
- Improvement Assessed Value: $629,500
- Land Assessed Value: $520,100
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 011
- Refuse Fee: $416
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Tax Lot: 10
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,425.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,325.00
- Total SQFT: 4,425.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate, Copper, Composite
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Fully Finished
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping
- Parcel ID: 13925941
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Insulated
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Skylights, Transom, Double Pane, Low-E
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Fiber Optics Available, Cable TV Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Property History for 5205 Murray Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #655404613 | $1,725,000 | ā |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | $1,725,000 | ā |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | ā | |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | $1,749,000 | ā |
| Sep 8, 1999 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | $445,000 | ā |
| Aug 5, 1999 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | ā | |
| Jul 16, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | $469,000 | ā |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #655404613 | $1,725,000 |
| 09/16/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | $1,725,000 |
| 08/05/2019 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | ā |
| 07/30/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC669138 | $1,749,000 |
| 09/08/1999 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | $445,000 |
| 08/05/1999 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | ā |
| 07/16/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC440860 | $469,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
5205 Murray Road
Beds
0Baths
4Total Finished SqFt
4,314 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
3,814 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
500 SqFtStories
2Schools near 5205 Murray Road
This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westbrook Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Westland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 5205 Murray Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | $1,725,000 | 5 | 5 | 4,425 | 7,855 |
ā | ā | 2.5 | 2,156 | 6,027 | |
ā | ā | 2 | 1,597 | 6,634 | |
$1,105,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,130 | 6,475 | |
ā | ā | 1.5 | 2,283 | 7,600 | |
ā | ā | 2 | 1,382 | 7,600 | |
$1,210,000 | 5 | 5 | ā | 5,795 | |
$1,263,000 | 5 | 3 | ā | 6,388 | |
$1,475,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,102 | 5,902 | |
ā | ā | 3.5 | 2,806 | 7,092 | |
$1,060,000 | ā | 4.5 | 4,349 | 11,098 | |
$1,157,500 | 4 | 5 | 5,205 | 8,730 | |
$1,450,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,650 | 6,000 | |
ā | ā | 3.5 | 2,736 | 7,277 | |
$1,100,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,263 | 7,150 | |
$830,000 | ā | 2.5 | 1,923 | 6,508 |
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