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5 beds2,421 sqft$686/sqft
5651 Bent Branch Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.46 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$686/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

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

    P: (202) 320-6469

Listing closed: 12/22/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2210276

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Property Information for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,287 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • 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
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: TULIP HILL
  • Subdivision: TULIP HILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: TULIP HILL
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,836.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 585.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,251.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,836.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 1.46 AC / 63,784 SF
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
  • 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 22, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926680880

$1,660,000
Dec 22, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

$1,660,000
Dec 8, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926680880

$1,660,000
12/22/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

$1,660,000
12/08/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2210276

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Public Records for 5651 Bent Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$15,595 ($1,300 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,006 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,421 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt585 SqFtStories1Lot Size63,784 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00660591

Schools near 5651 Bent Branch 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.

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