NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4949 Allan Rd Bethesda, MD 20816

Westwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,820,000 - $2,045,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,500 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2018

Last sale price $1,520,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,944/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Westbrook Elementary School Rated A
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Garden View

About This Home

As of August 2018

Bethesda's Famous Mushroom Home - Modern, Whimsy and creativity inspired a storybook home in the heart of Friendship Heights. The home has been featured on local TV news stations including NBC4 and Fox5, Washingtonian Magazine. This home is appealing to architects, artists, authors and designers. There is a separate full apartment. Minutes to Friendship Heights and the Metro

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Schwartz

RLAH @properties License #0636293 Listed on: 05/29/2018

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Last Buyer's Agent

Shari Gronvall

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 8,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • The property's topography is level
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Synthetic Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Flue
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Overlook on Second Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Dual Flush Toilets

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Intercom
  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Ramp on the main level
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crestview Subdivision, Famous Bethesda Mushroom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700478737

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,325

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2018-05-29
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Remarks Public: Bethesda's Famous Mushroom Home - Modern, Whimsy and creativity inspired a storybook home in the heart of Friendship Heights. The home has been featured on local TV news stations including NBC4 and Fox5, Washingtonian Magazine. This home is appealing to architects, artists, authors and designers. There is a separate full apartment. Minutes to Friendship Heights and the Metro,
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Skylights, Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Flue For Stove, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry, Loft
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 309.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5000
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4949

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Synthetic Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Play Area, Outbuilding(s)
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Gravel Driveway
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 373.10
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Security: Monitored, Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121138126809

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Privacy
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 8000
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Topography: Level
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: R60

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13864917
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8325.04
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700478737
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2672
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/27/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Vaughn Brian A
Bought by
Pulerwitz Julie and Waisbord Silvio
Seller's Agent
Jill Schwartz
RLAH @properties
Buyer's Agent
Shari Gronvall
Compass
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-1.87%
Current Estimated Value
$1,900,254

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$380,254
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2014
Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Garfinkle Edward L and Garfinkle Frances L
Bought by
Vaughn Brian A
Seller's Agent
Donna Wartofsky
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Stransky
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$280,000
-23.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.22%
Original Mortgage
$736,000
Interest Rate
3.07%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pulerwitz Julie $1,520,000 First American Title Ins Co
Vaughn Brian A $920,000 Rock Creek Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pulerwitz Julie $1,100,000
Closed Pulerwitz Julie $1,125,000
Closed Pulerwitz Julie $1,140,000
Previous Owner Vaughn Brian A $736,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Sold $1,520,000 -1.9% $276 / Sq Ft
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2018 06/03/18 For Sale $1,549,000 +1.9% $282 / Sq Ft
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Off Market $1,520,000 -- --
05/29/2018 05/29/18 For Sale $1,549,000 +68.4% $282 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Sold $920,000 -7.1% $249 / Sq Ft
03/01/2015 03/01/15 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2015 02/15/15 Price Changed $990,000 -17.5% $268 / Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $324 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,083 $1,640,300 $604,000 $1,036,300
2024 $19,083 $1,588,200 $0 $0
2023 $14,975 $1,536,100 $0 $0
2022 $12,995 $1,484,000 $549,100 $934,900
2021 $11,740 $1,283,767 $0 $0
2020 $10,635 $1,083,533 $0 $0
2019 $9,621 $883,300 $499,100 $384,200
2018 $8,583 $785,833 $0 $0
2017 $6,668 $688,367 $0 $0
2016 -- $590,900 $0 $0
2015 $6,520 $590,900 $0 $0
2014 $6,520 $590,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jill Schwartz

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jill Schwartz

    Real Living at Home

    (301) 758-7225

    28 Total Sales

    Jill Schwartz
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  • Shari Gronvall

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Shari Gronvall

    Compass

    (202) 360-7648

    83 Total Sales

    Shari Gronvall
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Donna Wartofsky

    Long & Foster

    (301) 793-8400

    3 Total Sales

    Donna Wartofsky
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  • Lisa Stransky

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lisa Stransky

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 368-6060

    3 in this area

    165 Total Sales

    Lisa Stransky
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001543878

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00478737

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20816 Westwood

4949 Allan Rd, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 4949 Allan Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816 since 29 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,900,254, approximately $345 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 4949 Allan Rd is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Westbrook Elementary School, Westland Middle School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

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