5651 Bent Branch Rd

Bethesda, MD 20816

$1,700,000
Price
5
Beds
2,421 Sq. Ft.
$702 / Sq. Ft.
2,421
Sq. Ft.
$702
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract
a view of a backyard with a tree
a view of outdoor space
a view of balcony with mountain view and trees
a view of balcony with outdoor seating
a view of house with outdoor space and porch
a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a view of a house with a tree
a view of a balcony with flower plants
a view of a garden from a window
a view of forest
a view of a lake with a house in the background
a view of a garden from a window
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a backyard of a house with lots of green space

Description

Nature lovers dream in close in Bethesda. 1.4 acre lot in Tulip Hill with spectacular views and limitless potential. Renovate or tear down, but home is in good condition and perfectly livable as is.
The main level, with elevated ceilings, features the primary bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in closet, second bedroom/office, eat in kitchen, and a large living room with wooden cathedral ceilings. The back of this level accesses a large deck with sweeping views.
The lower level walks out the...Nature lovers dream in close in Bethesda. 1.4 acre lot in Tulip Hill with spectacular views and limitless potential. Renovate or tear down, but home is in good condition and perfectly livable as is.
The main level, with elevated ceilings, features the primary bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in closet, second bedroom/office, eat in kitchen, and a large living room with wooden cathedral ceilings. The back of this level accesses a large deck with sweeping views.
The lower level walks out the the peaceful terrace, side yard and a deep wooded area, stretching all the way to MacArthur Blvd. This level features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a rec room, laundry and storage/utilities/workshop.
Incredible opportunity in Tulip Hill, Ideally located in one of Bethesda's most desirable neighborhoods - just minutes from Downtown Bethesda, Washington DC, Northern Virginia and the C & O Canal Trail.
Tulip Hill is an amazing community of broad boulevards, neighborhood dog walks, and Front-Yard-Fridays.

Listing Agent

  1. Erich Cabe

    Erich Cabe

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    erich.cabe@compass.com

    P: (202)-320-6469

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Property Details for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Tax ID Number
160700660591
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 04:06 PM

Property Details for 5651 Bent Branch Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #MDMC2210276
Days on Market1
Taxes$16,287 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1958
Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,784 SF
CountyMontgomery County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Stories2Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,784 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,758 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,400

Property Taxes

$1,357

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: WOOD ACRES (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: $1,330,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $15,321
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $404,300
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $926,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $478
  • Zoning: R90
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 2
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1985
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,421.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,421.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,672.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/4918/5704/804349185704_512_384_WM_J3mlnxOsE_UEzPRh.jpg
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 13876046
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
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: 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 5651 Bent Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

—
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

$1,700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

—
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

$1,700,000

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

Public Records for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$926,600Additions$404,300Total$1,330,900
Tax Record2025$15,595 ($1,300 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,421 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,836 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt585 SqFtStories1Lot Size63,784 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00660591Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5651 Bent Branch 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
Longview School
Public - K 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

Longview School
PublicK 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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