NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5500 Beech Ave Bethesda, MD 20814

Alta Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,356,000 - $1,638,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,597 Sq Ft
$569/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 18, 2015

Last sale price $1,150,000 $443 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,177 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Wyngate Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of December 2015

UNIQUE inside Beltway brick Colonial-major expansion & renovation on almost 1/2 acre-near NIH, top schools, Metro, YMCA, Trolley Trail & more! 6BR, 3FB+1/4BA. 1st flr In-law-ste, open concept gourm kitch & fam rm w/gas fp. liv rm w/gas fp, screened-in side porch, add'l washer/dryer hookup, lg back deck overlooks deep yard, owners' suite w/big WIC & spa BA, rec rm, huge storage. Tons of light!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeremy Lichtenstein

(301) 652-0643 jlichtenstein9596@gmail.com RLAH @properties Brokerage Phone: 3016520400 License #91649 Listed on: 10/23/2015

RLAH @properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Grolig

(240) 219-2422 kevin@kevingrolig.com Compass License #88508

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 17,908 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • The property's topography is level
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,597 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Motion Detectors
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot P26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700557460

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alta Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Center
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Soccer Field
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,234

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Crown Moldings, Primary Bath(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Floors, Entry Level Bedroom, Chair Railings, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Sun/Florida Room, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Full, Heated, Walkout Stairs, Workshop, Windows, Daylight, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2597
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2597
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 461.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2597
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Asphalt Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 368.66
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock, Motion Detectors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Bike Trail, Jog/Walk Path, Community Center, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: Indoor

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Trees/Wooded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Area: 17908
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17908.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Enclosed, Screened, Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R60

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10234.29
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700557460
  • Tax Lot: P26
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,477,121

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2015
Closed on
Dec 18, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Lichtenstein
RLAH @properties
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Grolig
Compass
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.42%
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Outstanding Balance
$551,299
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$925,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$1,150,000 First American Title Ins Co
$1,150,000 --
$1,150,000 --
$799,000 --
$799,000 --
$356,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $710,000
Previous Owner $800,000
Previous Owner $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $443 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2015 10/23/15 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $462 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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 $14,473 $1,239,867 -- --
2024 $14,436 $1,184,600 $616,400 $568,200
2023 $13,439 $1,159,933 $0 $0
2022 $12,549 $1,135,267 $0 $0
2021 $12,201 $1,110,600 $587,000 $523,600
2020 $11,693 $1,067,600 $0 $0
2019 $11,179 $1,024,600 $0 $0
2018 $10,693 $981,600 $559,100 $422,500
2017 $11,012 $947,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $912,600 $0 $0
2015 $8,991 $878,100 $0 $0
2014 $8,991 $872,967 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeremy Lichtenstein

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeremy Lichtenstein

    Real Living at Home

    (301) 252-0389

    1 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Jeremy Lichtenstein
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  • Kevin Grolig

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kevin Grolig

    Compass

    (240) 793-7495

    1 in this area

    158 Total Sales

    Kevin Grolig
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002381895

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00557460

Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20814 Alta Vista

5500 Beech Ave, Bethesda, MD

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