5420 River Road

Closed 4/11/22
Closed 4/11/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,246,000
5 beds2,888 sqft
5420 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$431/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great LOCATION — Off RIVER ROAD with entrance on WESTBARD AVENUE! 1.3 miles to the DC Line. Walt Whitman HS, Pyle MS and Wood Acres ES. Beautiful brick colonial. Move in ready, freshly painted, hardwood floors sanded and refinished. Kitchen boasts new granite countertops and new stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range. The main floor includes bedroom/office, powder room, welcoming great room/living room with a wood burning fireplace and spacious dining room leading into the kitchen. The...Great LOCATION — Off RIVER ROAD with entrance on WESTBARD AVENUE! 1.3 miles to the DC Line. Walt Whitman HS, Pyle MS and Wood Acres ES. Beautiful brick colonial. Move in ready, freshly painted, hardwood floors sanded and refinished. Kitchen boasts new granite countertops and new stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range. The main floor includes bedroom/office, powder room, welcoming great room/living room with a wood burning fireplace and spacious dining room leading into the kitchen. The family room off the kitchen could be used as an eat in, homework or gathering spot. Recessed lighting and new light fixtures throughout. The upper level includes a graciously sized landing area and 4 very large bedrooms, all with fresh hardwood floors and paint. A new hall bathroom with upscale tile on the floor and surrounding the shower/tub. The Primary Bedroom is large and includes 3 large closets and a dressing area, as well as a new shower/fixtures/tiles. Double hung windows add to the comfort of the home. The lower level, adjacent to the garage, has a large family room/recreation room including a second wood burning fireplace, and a half-bath. In the utility area a workshop has a separate entrance to the home. High end washer and dryer in the laundry area. Plenty of storage and a second refrigerator freezer. The HVAC was replaced in 2021. The location can not be beat. Walking Score 81! The prestigious Bethesda address is near the Friendship Heights Metro, Little Falls Library, The Capital Crescent Trail, C&O Canal/Potomac River with easy access to the Beltway, Downtown DC and Tysons Corner. The future Westbard Square Development project includes: Bike Paths, Green Parks, Shopping, and Restaurants. The newly refurbished Whole Foods is 2 Blocks away. All offers due by tuesday mar 15 at noon
  • Listed by: Susan Tendall 240.441.2972 sue.tendall@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Listed by: Lauren M Hatten 301.996.5592 lauren.hatten@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 04/11/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2040814

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Property Information for 5420 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 160700663105
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 2
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Street, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 03-10-2022
  • Subdivision: WESTWOOD
  • Subdivision: WESTWOOD (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Cross Street: Westbard Ave
  • Legal Subdivision: WESTWOOD
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 16
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,288.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 600.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 544.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,144.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 8,986 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WOOD ACRES (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PYLE (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN (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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $731,700
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $8,067
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $173,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $557,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $478
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: P29
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Storage Room, Workshop, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 3
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,888.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,888.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,432.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Elevators Count: 0
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/8735/4304/801387354304_512_384_WM_BHgm3BERJf6vDJ44.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated
  • Basement Type: English, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Heated, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop, Other
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Black Top, Concrete
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Fencing: Partially
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 13876202
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Other
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tour.TruPlace.com/property/33/108857/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Gutter System, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV, Phone, Propane, Sewer Available, Water 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5420 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 11, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487727055

$1,246,000—
Apr 11, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2040814

$1,246,000—
Mar 15, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2040814

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/11/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487727055

$1,246,000
04/11/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2040814

$1,246,000
03/15/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2040814

—

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Public Records for 5420 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,338 ($945 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,888 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,986 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00663105

Schools near 5420 River Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wood Acres Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Walt Whitman High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stephen Knolls School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wood Acres Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walt Whitman 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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