5016 SCARSDALE RD Bethesda, MD 20816 Open Sat 2PM-4PM
UPDATED: 07/09/2026 08:04 PM ON MARKET: 1 days on market
$1,695,000
5 Beds4 Baths3,265 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,265 sqft
Price per Sqft $519
Subdivision Sumner
MLS Listing ID MDMC2243718
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,535
Year Built 1955
Annual Tax Amount $15,894
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 9,583 Sqft
Acres 0.22
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Welcome to 5016 Scarsdale Road—completely turn-key, gracious, and beautifully expanded offering more than 3,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a picturesque, nearly 10,000-square-foot lot on one of the best blocks in Sumner. Timeless in its architecture and effortless in its livability, this exceptional residence has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, with sun-filled interiors and gleaming hardwood floors throughout.
At the heart of the home is a fabulous gourmet eat-in kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, a center peninsula, new stainless steel range and refrigerator, and an exceptional breakfast room addition with soaring ceilings and a skylights that fill the space with natural light. French doors open to a flagstone patio overlooking the professionally landscaped, private flat backyard—creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living and providing the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet evenings at home.
The elegant living room, anchored by a classic fireplace, flows seamlessly into the formal dining room. Just beyond, the inviting all-season porch offers a peaceful retreat overlooking the gardens while providing effortless access to both the backyard and kitchen.
The main level offers remarkable versatility, featuring a family room with an adjoining powder room, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms, a hall bath, and abundant storage complete the level. The center bedroom is generously sized and easily serves as either a bedroom or an additional family room, offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles.
The finished lower level has a spacious recreation room centered around a second fireplace with ample storage with shelving, space for a wine cellar or additional storage, a mudroom conveniently located off the attached two-car garage, a laundry area, and an additional half bath.
Additional highlights include an irrigation system, roof installed in 2019 with a transferable 50-year 5-Star warranty and new LVT flooring in kitchen and basement.
Perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after Sumner neighborhood, 5016 Scarsdale Road offers the rare combination of timeless character, generous living spaces, and an exceptional location. Enjoy tree-lined streets, nearby Capital Crescent Trail, parks, dining, shopping, top-rated schools, and convenient access to downtown Washington, D.C. and the Beltway. Warm, welcoming, and wonderfully livable, this is a home designed to be enjoyed for generations. (Floor Plans and Estimated Square Footage courtesy of Floor Plan Visuals.)
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