Seller's Agent in 2020
Dana Rice
Compass
(202) 669-6908
73 in this area
585 Total Sales
5229 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816
Westwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,328,000 - $1,490,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,750
Sq Ft
$513/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.17 Acre Lot
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Westbrook Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- 2 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of November 2020NEW PRICE & GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own this quintessential Westgate Beauty! Don't miss out and bring your offers! Open this Saturday & Sunday, 2-4. A classic and gracious sun-filled four-level brick colonial with a bright foyer, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den/office, and main level powder room. Exquisite details: crown molding throughout, nearly 9' ceilings, gleaming hardwood flooring. Kitchen is updated with granite countertop space, stainless appliances, and access to back covered terrace. Springtime brings resplendent rose buses to life on the custom arbor that highlights the deep, verdant backyard. The yard is completely private, and delights with its winding path and multitudes of plantings. Upper bedroom level boasts three large bedrooms and two baths. Dedicated full stairway leads to the enormous upper-level fourth bedroom. Finished walk-out lower level includes spacious family room with fireplace, more storage, utility with access to gardens, quarter-bath, and large laundry area. Set back from the road on a professionally landscaped lot, this home has an attached garage and plenty of parking for your guests. Located just two blocks north of Westmoreland Circle, this is a "must tour" home in the Bethesda subdivision of Westgate, a delightful community named one of Bethesda Magazine's "Great Neighborhoods." Surrounded by green spaces and commuting conveniences, amenities abound in nearby Spring Valley, Friendship Heights, and Downtown Bethesda. Stroll to Millie?s, Pizza Paradiso or Compass Coffee; or bike along the Capital Crescent Trail. Location is ideal for commuting or working / school at home. Westbrook, Westland, and B-CC schools serve the neighborhood. Welcome home to 5229 Massachusetts Avenue.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,541
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 7,248 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Property is in very good condition
- Property is zoned R60
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Slate Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 4 Levels
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Partially Finished Basement
- Side Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Westbrook Elementary School
- Westland Middle School
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 12
- Assessor Parcel Number 160700542561
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Westgate Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
The Anne Dyer Fontaine Revocable Trust
Bought by
Mccune Gretchen Cummings
Seller's Agent
Dana Rice
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cecelia Leake
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-12%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$311,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$786,640
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$625,149
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2008
Sold by
Fontaine Anne D
Bought by
Fontaine Anne Dyer Tr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2008
Sold by
Fontaine Anne D
Bought by
Fontaine Anne Dyer Tr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2004
Sold by
Shannon Monika
Bought by
Fontaine Anne D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
Packer Duncan and Packer M L
Bought by
Shannon Monika
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccune Gretchen Cummings | $1,100,000 | Avenue Settlement Corp | |
| Fontaine Anne Dyer Tr | -- | -- | |
| Fontaine Anne Dyer Tr | -- | -- | |
| Fontaine Anne D | $725,000 | -- | |
| Shannon Monika | $655,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mccune Gretchen | $122,000 | |
| Open | Mccune Gretchen Cummings | $880,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fontaine Anne Dyer | $515,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fontaine Anne Dyer | $600,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2020 11/19/20 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -4.3% | $400 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2020 10/19/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/15/2020 10/15/20 | Price Changed | $1,150,000 | -4.1% | $418 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2020 09/23/20 | Price Changed | $1,199,000 | -4.1% | $436 / Sq Ft |
| 08/21/2020 08/21/20 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $455 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,948 | $1,201,400 | $587,200 | $614,200 |
| 2024 | $12,948 | $1,061,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $9,907 | $921,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $8,578 | $780,800 | $533,700 | $247,100 |
| 2021 | $8,312 | $763,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $16,166 | $745,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $7,850 | $727,400 | $485,200 | $242,200 |
| 2018 | $7,711 | $716,367 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $7,762 | $705,333 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $6,502 | $694,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $6,502 | $672,967 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $6,502 | $651,633 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dana Rice
-
Marjory Hardy
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Marjory Hardy
Compass
(202) 256-8807
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
Cecelia Leake
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Cecelia Leake
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
(202) 256-7804
1 in this area
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDMC722052
APN: 07-00542561
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