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$2,250,000

5605 Overlea Rd

Bethesda, MD
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4,966
Square Feet
0.19
Lot Size (acres)
1948
Year Built
84
Days On Market

A HUGE opportunity to own a neighborhood jewel! Sited on a tree lined street in popular Sumner, 5605 Overlea Road is a timeless Colonial combining charm and the modern conveniences today’s buyer values! This stunning residence was renovated and greatly expanded in 2020, with additional renovations by BOWA Builder, from 2022-2026. A knockout, it boasts 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths and 4,582 square feet of living space across 3 levels, with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout the main and upper levels, outdoor covered dining, a slate patio and a stone outdoor kitchen with a slate counter and gas grill overlooking the fully fenced, landscaped idyllic rear yard. The residence’s curb appeal shines with a slate front walkway, driveway with a stone retaining wall leading to the attached garage and covered entryway. The 2-story Foyer is flanked by the Library and Living Room. The Library, updated by BOWA Builders in 2023, boasts a tray ceiling with cove lighting and custom lighted bookcases. The Living Room includes a box bay window and wood-burning fireplace. The Dining Room opens to the Rear Gallery, which opens to the covered side patio boasting a beadboard ceiling, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The Family Room showcases a modern gas fireplace with a pebble base and a picture window, in addition to a sliding glass door leading to the Rear Patio. The Island Kitchen offers waterfall quartz island counters, pendant lighting, breakfast bar seating, white custom cabinetry above and pale gray cabinetry below, a full suite of Thermador appliances including a 6-burner gas range, walk-in pantry, and a glass door leading to the side yard. The Additional Bedroom/Optional Office includes barn door access, a sliding glass door to the covered side patio and windows on 3 exposures. The Main Level’s offerings are complete with a Rear Hall including a Full Bath with modern tile flooring, a vanity, and a tiled stall shower with frameless glass surround. All standard light switches on this level were replaced with dimmer switches (2023). Ascending the floating staircase to the Upper Level, a large landing with a skylight awaits. The Primary Bedroom offers 2 walk-in closets and an ensuite Full Bath. The ensuite Primary Bath boasts chic tile flooring, a free-standing soaking tub, a dual vanity, a water closet niche, a large tiled stall shower with frameless glass door and 2 windows. The expansive Second Bedroom includes a walk-in closet with a window, an ensuite Full Bath and an optional Sitting Room/second closet with a window. The Second Bedroom’s ensuite Full Bath includes chic tile flooring, a single vanity, and a tile stall shower with frameless glass surround. The Third Bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and the Fourth Bedroom offers private access to the Hall Bath, boasting handsome tile flooring, a bath/shower with tiled surround and a large single vanity and window. The Upper Level’s offerings are complete with a Laundry Closet. Descending to the Lower Level, the Recreation Room offers LVP flooring, 2 large, finished storage closets, a utility room and garage access. Some of the most recent updates to this property include replaced caulking on all tile and stone surfaces (2022), replaced sump pump (2022); an expanded bluestone patio, additional exterior lighting and installation of a gas line and grill to the back yard (2023); entire house repainting, plus replacement and repainting of all wood trim on the original section of the house (2024); and roof replacement on original section of the house (2026) with a 30 year transferrable warranty. Located in the Whitman High School Cluster, just minutes to Massachusetts Avenue and Washington, DC, and in close proximity to the Little Falls Library, Little Falls Stream Valley Park, the Westbard Mews development and the Capital Crescent Trail, 5605 Overlea offers residential bliss in an idyllic location.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
1 days ago
Listed By
Margaret N Percesepe, 2404418434 · Washington Fine Properties, LLC, 3019836400
MLS#
MDMC2250290
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

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Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5605 Overlea Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
City
Bethesda
County
Montgomery
Neighborhood
SUMNER
Zip Code
20816

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Year Built
1948
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Frame
Building Area
4,966 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Roof
Shingle
Levels
Three Or More
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Covered, Inside Entrance

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Tray Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Cooktop, Ice Maker
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.19 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
4,032 sq. ft.
Total
4,582 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$2,250,000
Annual Taxes
$21,330

Schools

100/100
Westland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
1,260
Student body
64% White · 14% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Black
Free/reduced lunch
11%
Phone
(240) 740-5850
100/100
Janney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.8 mi
City
Washington
Students
731
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
75% White · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
2%
Phone
(202) 282-0110
99/100
Somerset Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.3 mi
City
Chevy Chase
Students
570
Parent reviews
2.8★ avg · 10 reviews
Student body
63% White · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
8%
Phone
(240) 740-1100
99/100
Mann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 2.1 mi
City
Washington
Students
360
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
63% White · 13% Hispanic / Latino · 13% Black
Free/reduced lunch
4%
Phone
(202) 282-0126
89/100
Deal Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2 mi
City
Washington
Students
1,462
Student–teacher
13.8
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
48% White · 20% Black · 18% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(202) 939-2010
84/100
Walt Whitman High
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.9 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
2,056
Student–teacher
17.8
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
57% White · 16% Asian · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
7%
Phone
(240) 740-4800
67/100
Bannockburn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.8 mi
City
Bethesda
Students
401
Parent reviews
3.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
64% White · 13% Asian · 10% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
2%
Phone
(240) 740-1270
55/100
Jackson-Reed High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.9 mi
City
Washington
Students
1,750
Student body
35% Black · 31% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(202) 282-0120

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/07/2026Listed for sale$2,250,000

Listed by Margaret N Percesepe · Washington Fine Properties, LLC · 3019836400

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: MDMC2250290

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