NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5117 Elsmere Ave Bethesda, MD 20814

Alta Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,001,000 - $1,120,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,145 Sq Ft
$488/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2016

Last sale price $726,000 $338 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,411/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Wyngate Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2016

Total Charm! From the rounded screened front porch to the carefully preserved 1940's details inside, this Cape is one of Bethesda's classics. Wonderful updates and loving cared for by long term owner. Surrounded by a lush gardener's delight. Light filled & freshly painted with new carpeting. This one will delight.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Estridge

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP57343 Listed on: 03/29/2016

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Wolland

Weichert, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,914 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyngate Elementary School
  • North Bethesda Middle School
  • Walter Johnson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Maplewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700565881

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,816

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2016-03-30
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Remarks Public: Total Charm! From the rounded screened front porch to the carefully preserved 1940's details inside, this Cape is one of Bethesda's classics. Wonderful updates and loving cared for by long term owner. Surrounded by a lush gardener's delight. Light filled & freshly painted with new carpeting. This one will delight.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Galley, Entry Level Bedroom, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2145
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2145
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 491.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1395
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 750
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 750
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5117

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Secure Storage
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 368.11
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • Middle School: NORTH BETHESDA
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTH BETHESDA

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 112100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 492600.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 7914
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7914.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened, Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: R60

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13869915
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6816.16
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700565881
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1395
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/16/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Cragg Gordon M and Cragg Jacqueline C
Bought by
Mondelli Amanda W and Dennehy Brian K
Seller's Agent
Melinda Estridge
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Wolland
Weichert, REALTORS
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$726,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.99%
Current Estimated Value
$1,047,752

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$321,752
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1987
Bought by
Cragg Gordon M and J C
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
Mondelli Amanda W $726,000 Fatico
Cragg Gordon M $189,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dennehy Brian K $432,000
Closed Dennehy Amanda W $40,000
Closed Mondelli Amanda W $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $726,000 +6.0% $338 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $685,000 -- $319 / 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 $8,559 $767,533 -- --
2024 $8,559 $685,900 $543,100 $142,800
2023 $7,637 $667,367 $0 $0
2022 $7,062 $648,833 $0 $0
2021 $6,667 $630,300 $517,200 $113,100
2020 $6,667 $621,767 $0 $0
2019 $6,539 $613,233 $0 $0
2018 $6,425 $604,700 $492,600 $112,100
2017 $6,429 $595,233 $0 $0
2016 -- $585,767 $0 $0
2015 $5,512 $576,300 $0 $0
2014 $5,512 $563,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melinda Estridge

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Melinda Estridge

    Long & Foster

    (301) 657-9700

    34 in this area

    224 Total Sales

    Melinda Estridge
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Wolland

    Weichert Corporate

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002413355

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00565881

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20814 Alta Vista

5117 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD

This home is located at 5117 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 since 29 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,047,752, approximately $488 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 5117 Elsmere Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Wyngate Elementary School, North Bethesda Middle School, and Walter Johnson High School.

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