NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,063,000 - $1,206,778

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$486/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2022

Last sale price $997,250 $423 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,069/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wyngate Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2022

Welcome to 5918 Melvern Drive, a thoughtfully updated five-bedroom, three-full bathroom Cape Cod located on a corner lot in Hendry Estates of Bethesda. Enter into this beautiful home to an inviting living room with fireplace that leads to a spacious addition that makes for a fantastic work-from-home space. Two ample sized main-level bedrooms are flanked by an updated full bathroom and dual linen closets. The fully renovated and stunning kitchen is the highlight of the main floor and features ample countertop and cabinet space, as well as a large area for dining with built-in bench seats. The home’s upper-level features two more sizable bedrooms with roomy closets and a second updated full bathroom. A fully finished basement level offers a welcoming recreation area, a generous fifth bedroom, the third remodeled full bath, a charming laundry room and a bonus and expansive storage area. A delightful backyard with a storage shed awaits and features hardscape patio for grilling and entertaining. Off-street driveway parking rounds out this exquisite home. In bounds for Wyngate Elementary, North Bethesda Middle and Walter Johnson High school and minutes from the Beltway, downtown Bethesda and Georgetown Square.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Windsor

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington License #0225231778 Listed on: 01/12/2022

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington

Co-Listed By

Lyndsi Sitcov

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington License #SP98377305

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyndsi Sitcov

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington License #SP98377305

Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,496

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,157 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R60

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hendry Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160700688971

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,496

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 5918 Melvern Drive, a thoughtfully updated five-bedroom, three-full bathroom Cape Cod located on a corner lot in Hendry Estates of Bethesda. Enter into this beautiful home to an inviting living room with fireplace that leads to a spacious addition that makes for a fantastic work-from-home space. Two ample sized main-level bedrooms are flanked by an updated full bathroom and dual linen closets. The fully renovated and stunning kitchen is the highlight of the main floor and features ample countertop and cabinet space, as well as a large area for dining with built-in bench seats. The home’s upper-level features two more sizable bedrooms with roomy closets and a second updated full bathroom. A fully finished basement level offers a welcoming recreation area, a generous fifth bedroom, the third remodeled full bath, a charming laundry room and a bonus and expansive storage area. A delightful backyard with a storage shed awaits and features hardscape patio for grilling and entertaining. Off-street driveway parking rounds out this exquisite home. In bounds for Wyngate Elementary, North Bethesda Middle and Walter Johnson High school and minutes from the Beltway, downtown Bethesda and Georgetown Square.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2358
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2358
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 583.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1542
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 816
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 816
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5918

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • Middle School: NORTH BETHESDA
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: WYNGATE
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTH BETHESDA

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 207900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 509000.00
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7157.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13929934
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8496.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160700688971
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2236
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 02/14/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2014
Closed on
Jan 30, 2015
Sold by
Kass Mark A and Kass Sarah W
Bought by
Lopez Luis Manuel and Lopez Lizabeth Scarff
Seller's Agent
Greta Nicoletti
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Scarff
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$739,900
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.01%
Current Estimated Value
$1,146,195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$406,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2006
Sold by
Minarich Family Trust
Bought by
Kroskin Julie A and Kroskin Philip E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,875
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Minarich Family Trust
Bought by
Kroskin Julie A and Kroskin Philip E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$494,625
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Minarich Marie C and Minarich J D
Bought by
Minarich Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1998
Sold by
S Kevin J and S Littell M
Bought by
J Marie C and J Minarich D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lopez Luis Manuel $740,000 First American Title Ins Co
Kroskin Julie A $659,500 --
Kroskin Julie A $659,500 --
Minarich Family Trust -- --
J Marie C $246,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lopez Luis Manuel $634,000
Closed Lopez Luis Manuel $249,000
Closed Lopez Luis Manuel $417,000
Previous Owner Kass Mark A $558,000
Previous Owner Kass Mark A $569,600
Previous Owner Kroskin Philip E $417,000
Previous Owner Kroskin Philip E $168,000
Previous Owner Kroskin Julie A $164,875
Previous Owner Kroskin Julie A $494,625
Previous Owner Kroskin Julie A $494,625
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Sold $997,250 +10.8% $423 / Sq Ft
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2022 01/12/22 For Sale $899,900 +21.6% $382 / Sq Ft
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $740,000 0.0% $476 / Sq Ft
12/10/2014 12/10/14 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2014 12/01/14 For Sale $739,900 -- $476 / 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 $10,036 $872,267 -- --
2024 $10,036 $808,300 $534,500 $273,800
2023 $10,357 $777,833 $0 $0
2022 $8,209 $747,367 $0 $0
2021 $7,804 $716,900 $509,000 $207,900
2020 $7,712 $711,600 $0 $0
2019 $7,617 $706,300 $0 $0
2018 $7,541 $701,000 $484,800 $216,200
2017 $7,186 $672,633 $0 $0
2016 -- $644,267 $0 $0
2015 $5,430 $615,900 $0 $0
2014 $5,430 $587,333 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2031370

Bright MLS

APN: 07-00688971