5 beds4,582 sqft$545/sqft
5605 Overlea Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Est: $14,459/moGet pre-approved

Description

Sited on a tree lined street in the Sumner neighborhood, 5605 Overlea Road is a timeless Colonial combining charm and all of the up-to-date conveniences today’s buyer values! Built in 1948, the residence was renovated and expanded in 2020 and underwent additional renovations from 2022-2026. This neighborhood jewel boasts 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths and 4,966 square feet of living space across 3 levels, including hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout the main and upper levels.
The residence’s
...Sited on a tree lined street in the Sumner neighborhood, 5605 Overlea Road is a timeless Colonial combining charm and all of the up-to-date conveniences today’s buyer values! Built in 1948, the residence was renovated and expanded in 2020 and underwent additional renovations from 2022-2026. This neighborhood jewel boasts 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths and 4,966 square feet of living space across 3 levels, including hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout the main and upper levels.
The residence’s curb appeal will have residents and guests alike stopping to admire the slate front walkway, driveway with a stone retaining wall leading to the attached garage and covered entryway. The 2-story Foyer showcases a modern chandelier and is flanked by the Library and Living Room. The Library, updated by BOWA Builders in 2023, boasts a tray ceiling with cove lighting and custom lighted bookcases. The Living Room includes a box bay window and wood-burning fireplace. The Dining Room opens to the Rear Gallery, which includes a sliding glass door to the covered side patio boasting a beadboard ceiling, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The Family Room showcases a modern gas fireplace with a pebble base and a picture window, in addition to a sliding glass door leading to the Rear Patio. The Island Kitchen offers waterfall quartz island counters, pendant lighting, breakfast bar seating, white custom cabinetry above and pale gray cabinetry below, a full suite of Thermador appliances including a 6-burner gas range, walk-in pantry, and a glass door leading to the side yard. The Additional Bedroom/Optional Office includes barn door access, a sliding glass door to the covered side patio and windows on 3 exposures. The Main Level’s offerings are complete with a Rear Hall including a Full Bath with modern tile flooring, a vanity, and a tiled stall shower with frameless glass surround. All standard light switches on this level were replaced with dimmer switches (2023).
Ascending the floating staircase to the Upper Level, a large landing with a skylight awaits. The Primary Bedroom offers 2 walk-in closets and an ensuite Full Bath. The ensuite Primary Bath boasts chic tile flooring, a free-standing soaking tub, a dual vanity, a water closet niche, a large tiled stall shower with frameless glass door and 2 windows. The expansive Second Bedroom includes a walk-in closet with a window, an ensuite Full Bath and an optional Sitting Room/second closet with a window. The Second Bedroom’s ensuite Full Bath includes chic tile flooring, a single vanity, and a tile stall shower with frameless glass surround. The Third Bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and the Fourth Bedroom offers private access to the Hall Bath, boasting handsome tile flooring, a bath/shower with tiled surround and a large single vanity and window. The Upper Level’s offerings are complete with a Laundry Closet.
Descending to the Lower Level, the Recreation Room offers LVP flooring, 2 large, finished storage closets, a utility room and garage access.
The rear slate patio includes a stone outdoor kitchen with a slate counter and gas grill and overlooks the fully fenced, landscaped idyllic rear yard.
Some of the most recent updates to this property include replaced caulking on all tile and stone surfaces (2022), replaced sump pump (2022); an expanded bluestone patio, additional exterior lighting and installation of a gas line and grill to the back yard (2023); entire house repainting, plus replacement and repainting of all wood trim on the original section of the house (2024); and roof replacement on original section of the house (2026) with a 30 year transferrable warranty.
Located in the Whitman High School Cluster, just minutes to Massachusetts Avenue and Washington, DC, and in close proximity to the Little Falls Library, Little Falls Stream Valley Park, the Westbard Mews development and the Capital Crescent Trail, 5605 Overlea offers residential bliss in an idyllic location.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/07/2026 12:01 PM

Listing Agents

  1. Meg Percesepe

    Meg Percesepe

    Listing Agent

    Washington Fine Properties

    P: (240)-441-8434

  2. Alison Shutt

    Alison Shutt

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Washington Fine Properties

    P: (301)-219-7671

Property Details for 5605 Overlea Road

MLS #
MDMC2250290
Days on Market
-
Taxes
$21,330 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,070 SF
Tax ID Number
160700609382
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
08-14-2026
Subdivision
SUMNER
Subdivision
SUMNER (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision
SUMNER
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
4,032.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
550.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
384.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
934.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Excellent

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Building Information for 5605 Overlea Road

Stories3Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,070 SF

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Property Information for 5605 Overlea Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,878,900
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $20,585
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,324,500
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $736,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $671
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full 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
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,582.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,582.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,966.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Tray Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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 Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Parcel ID: 13872651
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Covered Parking, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas/Propane, Screen
  • Appliances: Stove, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.relahq.com/mls/259705861
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.wfp.com

Property History for 5605 Overlea Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC711278

$1,737,000
Jul 30, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677307141

$1,737,000

+76.1% / yr

Jun 15, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC711278

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC711278

$1,737,000
07/30/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677307141

$1,737,000

+76.1% / yr

06/15/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC711278

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5605 Overlea Road

Taxable ValueLand$669,100Additions$1,119,000Total$1,788,100
Tax Record2025$20,638 ($1,720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,032 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt550 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,070 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00609382Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5605 Overlea Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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.

Bethesda
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Getting ahead in a relaxed fashion. While this DC suburb used to be well on the fringes of urban life and entertainment, today’s Bethesda is anything but boring. With a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown featuring high-end dining and shops, this self-confident community is on the move.

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5605 Overlea Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Bethesda, MD 20816. This property is currently priced at $2,495,000. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Wood Acres Elementary School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and Walt Whitman High School. 5605 Overlea Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,582 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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