OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2020 for $2M

$2,461,132

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,996/mo

•

4,434

sq ft

5500 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

About this home

Unique and exquisite gem from Frank Bell Builders custom homes. Rarely available, corner lot and one of the largest lots in Springfield, this magnificent house was once the personal home of the legendary master builder Frank Bell. Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, with rarely found three car garage. Superb craftsmanship in every detail of the home, both inside and out. Huge family room off of gourmet kitchen with Sub Zero and Viking appliances, new dishwasher, two natural gas fireplaces. Radiant heated floors, LiteTouch lighting system, outdoor illuminations and indoor and outdoor speakers throughout. Great outdoor entertaining space with natural gas line to grill station and a natural gas powered generator. New second floor washer and dryer, with another washer and dryer in the basement laundry room. Custom touches abound.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Chad Dudley • Compass

•301-298-1001 (broker)

Bought with Anslie Stokes Milligan • Corcoran McEnearney

•202-552-5600 (broker)

•dhowell@mcenearney.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC730642

Redfin Estimate

$2,461,132

$461K since sold in November 2020$31K since October

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This home's estimate is 43.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,700,000
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B
5 beds3.5 baths2,801 sq ft
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C
5 beds4.5 baths3,977 sq ft
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D
5 beds4 baths5,010 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,335,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,088 sq ft
6023 Walhonding Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,600,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,895 sq ft
6222 Dahlonega Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

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Market trends in 20816, MD

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$173K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

11 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 5500 Parkston Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDMC730642

Nov 12, 2020

Sold

$2,000,000

$451/sq ft

Nov 8, 2020

Listed

$2,000,000

$451/sq ft

Nov 8, 2020

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #1004664460

Nov 14, 2011

Sold

$1,640,000

$370/sq ft

Sep 23, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 2011

Listed

$1,675,000

$378/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1005098422

Apr 28, 2010

Sold

$1,640,000

$370/sq ft

Mar 1, 2010

Listed

$1,695,000

$382/sq ft

Mar 1, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 22, 2006

Sold

$1,850,000

$417/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 6, 1996

Sold

$465,000

$105/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 26, 1990

Sold

$540,000

$122/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,943 (+12.3%)

2025

$22,220 (+10.4%)

2024

$20,127 (+10.0%)

$707,200 + $1,244,800

$1,952,000

2023

$18,290 (+15.1%)

2022

$15,886 (+0.5%)

2021

$15,804 (+0.2%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2020

$15,771 (−4.9%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2019

$16,584 (+3.7%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2018

$15,992 (+2.0%)

2017

$15,673 (+5.0%)

2015

$14,924 (−9.5%)

$612,300 + $737,300

$1,349,600

2014

$16,492 (+1.6%)

$511,900 + $964,400

$1,476,300

2013

$16,230 (+4.3%)

2012

$15,562 (−12.6%)

2011

$17,808

2010

$17,808 (+70.1%)

2009

$10,469

Tax history for 5500 Parkston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,943 (+12.3%)

2025

$22,220 (+10.4%)

2024

$20,127 (+10.0%)

$707,200 + $1,244,800

$1,952,000

2023

$18,290 (+15.1%)

2022

$15,886 (+0.5%)

2021

$15,804 (+0.2%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2020

$15,771 (−4.9%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2019

$16,584 (+3.7%)

$642,900 + $789,400

$1,432,300

2018

$15,992 (+2.0%)

2017

$15,673 (+5.0%)

2015

$14,924 (−9.5%)

$612,300 + $737,300

$1,349,600

2014

$16,492 (+1.6%)

$511,900 + $964,400

$1,476,300

2013

$16,230 (+4.3%)

2012

$15,562 (−12.6%)

2011

$17,808

2010

$17,808 (+70.1%)

2009

$10,469

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,758

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00605112

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Icemaker, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Master Bathroom, Half Bath

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1316
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $897,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Cedar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $612,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,776
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 658
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 658
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $16,650
Tax Assessed Value: $1,432,300
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $17,275

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,758
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00605112

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wood Acres Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Walt Whitman High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.34M – $2.83M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5501 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,154
5505 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2373 Sq. Ft.	$1,767,229
5509 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$1,570,569
5601 Ogden Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,125
5600 Ogden Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4270 Sq. Ft.	$2,285,123
5611 Ogden Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5895 Sq. Ft.	$2,375,869
5603 Kirkwood Dr, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$1,418,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
5506 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3261 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,310
5503 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2973 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,582
5504 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4854 Sq. Ft.	$1,777,866
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5502 Pollard Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,583
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