Welcome to 5017 Scarsdale Road, an exquisite residence in the sought-after Bethesda neighborhood of Sumner. Nestled on a . 25-acre lot, this center hall stone and shingle colonial features 5 bedroom, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms and over 5,000 livable square feet, with a three story addition added in 2008. The main level features a flagstone walk leading to a gracious foyer flanked on either side by a large living room with wood burning fireplace and a large dining room. Past the living room is a paneled study with fireplace and large picture window looking into the private backyard. Hardwood flooring, crown and chair rail molding, new lighting and speakers throughout adorn the space. A large center island/table space kitchen with white wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances enhances the home and flows into a coffered ceiling family room with cherry cabinets, built in shelving and a stone fireplace. Exit the family room onto a screened porch and rear deck off the breakfast area, overlooking the landscaped and hardscaped private backyard. A convenient powder room off the hall completes the main level. The second level consists of a hall bath, three bedrooms with ceiling fans, one which as an en suite bath and walk-in closet, linen closet and the fourth extensive primary suite bedroom including a cathedral ceiling, fan, built-ins, HVAC split system, primary bathroom with dual vanity sinks, heated floors, tub + shower and expansive walk-in closet. The lower level houses a recreation room with built-ins, gas fireplace, a separate game room or study leading to a tree-lined flagstone patio, a large laundry room with cabinets and quartz counters, storage closets and a 5th bedroom and full bath. Two garages off a shared driveway complete the lower level space. The Sumner neighborhood is ideally located off of the Massachusetts Ave. corridor and is part of the highly desired Woodacres/Pyle/Whitman cluster of schools providing easy access to shopping, public transportation, parks, the Capitol Crescent trail and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
10,835 sq ftLot Size
$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Thibeau• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,835 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,718
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00609017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
R-60
Residential - 60 Zone
The intent of the R-60 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for moderate density residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house. A limited number of other building types may be allowed under the optional method of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Nov 7, 2022 • Final
Public right of way
Grading
Jun 9, 2021 • Final
Public right of way
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Shared Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Sound System
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Side Entrance, Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1885
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2009
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,268
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,435
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 450
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,332,133
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $15,349
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WOOD ACRES
Middle Or Junior School: PYLE
High School: WALT WHITMAN
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Overlea
Directions: Mass Ave north, left on Sangamore, left on Madawaska, right on Scarsdale to house on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,718
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,835 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00609017
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wood Acres Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Walt Whitman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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