5905 Cobalt Road

Closed 12/11/19

Last Sold Price

$895,000

3 beds4 baths1,600 sqft$559/sqft

5905 Cobalt Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Description

Open sun 11/17 canceled! Nicely updated 3BR/2.5BA classic Colonial in Woodacres on coveted level lot! This bright and airy home features hardwood floors and two Fireplaces. The tranquil, fully fenced backyard features a rear brick patio. Ideal for entertaining, the living room adorned with a marble surround fireplace and mantel opens to the formal dining room with chair-rail molding, custom built-in cabinets, and screened porch access. Conveniently adjacent to the dining room, the updated kitchen...Open sun 11/17 canceled! Nicely updated 3BR/2.5BA classic Colonial in Woodacres on coveted level lot! This bright and airy home features hardwood floors and two Fireplaces. The tranquil, fully fenced backyard features a rear brick patio. Ideal for entertaining, the living room adorned with a marble surround fireplace and mantel opens to the formal dining room with chair-rail molding, custom built-in cabinets, and screened porch access. Conveniently adjacent to the dining room, the updated kitchen with pretty counters is equipped with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a built-in microwave, and an abundance of storage. The inviting family room is warmed with a gas fireplace and two skylights above pouring natural sunlight within. The upper level features an owners' bedroom with an en-suite bath, 2 additional bedrooms, and 1 additional Full BA off hallway. The versatile Lower Level features a open bonus room ready for the imagination, utility room with storage and a Quarter Bath with room for expansion. Completing this home is the screened porch surrounded by lush greens and a view of the rear patio and spacious backyard... Nearby Woodacres Park, Capital Crescent Trail. downtown Bethesda, easy commute to Washington, DC! Showing by appt

LISTING CLOSED: 12/11/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5905 Cobalt Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDMC682640

Days on Market

Taxes

$8,849 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1941

Lot Size

0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

County

Montgomery County

Tax ID Number

160700571654

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

WOODACRES

Subdivision

WOODACRES (MONTGOMERY MD)

Legal Subdivision

WOODACRES

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,600.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Very Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,015,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

1/37

$900,000

Sold 06/20/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,900
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

5020 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

a front view of a house with yard and green space

1/7

$1,018,000

Sold 08/07/26

3
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1,768
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

5702 Maiden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817

1/37

$925,000

Sold 08/28/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,796
Square Feet: 0.21
Acres

6502 Brookes Hill Court, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/39

$1,100,000

Sold 08/12/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,719
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

5209 Augusta Street, Bethesda, MD 20816

a front view of a house with a yard and green space

1/44

$1,215,000

Sold 06/23/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,832
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

5304 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/32

$1,075,000

Sold 07/24/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,786
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

4603 Overbrook Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/31

$1,015,000

Sold 11/01/24

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,770
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

5207 Roosevelt Street, Bethesda, MD 20814

1/33

$975,000

Sold 06/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,190
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

5707 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

1/2

$967,500

Sold 06/16/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,729
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

5803 Cleves Lane, Bethesda, MD 20816

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Building Information for 5905 Cobalt Road

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

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Principal and Interest

$4,549

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5905 Cobalt Road

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: 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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $758,833

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $8,380
Improvement Assessed Value: $187,700
Land Assessed Value: $568,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 011
Refuse Fee: $416
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 16
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $3,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 5

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Tub Shower

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Living/Dining Room Combo

Room 7

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Built-Ins

Room 8

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 9

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)

Room 10

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 12

Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 13

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
Total SQFT: 1,600.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3021/2176/3029/302121763029_512_384_WM_ZhPTTeEuGDxd5rEN.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Interior Access
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, 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: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor

Fencing: Partially
Parcel ID: 13870297

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Marble
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Icemaker, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Door Features: Storm
Window Features: Skylights
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/279642/5905-COBALT-RD-BETHESDA-MD-20816

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened, Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5905 Cobalt Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 11, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #659775592	$895,000	+26.7% / yr
Dec 11, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$895,000	—
Nov 17, 2019	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$899,000	—
Nov 16, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC682640		—
Oct 15, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$925,000	—
Sep 14, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632895832	$667,500	-1.8% / yr
Oct 8, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #298144502	$770,000	—
Oct 8, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004950934	$770,000	—
Sep 5, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004950934		—
Jul 23, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004950934	$800,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/11/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #659775592	$895,000 +26.7% / yr
12/11/2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$895,000
11/17/2019	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$899,000
11/16/2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC682640	—
10/15/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC682640	$925,000
09/14/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632895832	$667,500 -1.8% / yr
10/08/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #298144502	$770,000
10/08/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004950934	$770,000
09/05/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004950934	—
07/23/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004950934	$800,000

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

Public Records for 5905 Cobalt Road

Taxable ValueLand$657,000Additions$446,200Total$1,103,200

Tax Record2025$12,753 ($1,063 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00571654Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5905 Cobalt Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Wood Acres Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	6.0 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	7.1 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	7.5 mi
NR	Little Flower School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Avalon School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Wood Acres Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
10/10	Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
9/10	Walt Whitman High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	6.0 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	7.1 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	7.5 mi
NR	Little Flower School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Avalon School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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: 5905 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$895,000	3	4	1,600	7,200
5907 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,295,000	3	4	2,082	7,200
5909 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$917,000	3	4	–	7,200
5901 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$987,500	3	3	1,850	9,592
5904 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$930,000	4	3	2,227	7,200
5902 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,439,000	5	4	2,956	8,400
5904 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	–	–	2	1,450	9,634
5902 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$920,000	3	3	–	9,128
6105 Welborn Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,250,000	4	3	2,060	7,911
5911 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$960,105	3	4	2,190	7,200
6201 Welborn Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816	$685,000	–	2	3,282	10,113
5908 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,185,000	4	3	1,920	7,200
5906 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	–	–	3	2,279	7,200
5900 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,300,000	4	3	2,090	8,372
5910 Cobalt Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$1,171,000	4	3	1,920	7,200
5908 Harwick Road, Bethesda, MD 20816	$885,000	3	3	–	7,200

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