Off market jun 2021 for $1M

$1,192,320

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,669/mo

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2,434

sq ft

5609 Alta Vista Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About this home

Beautifully maintained 3-level colonial home conveniently located just five minutes from downtown Bethesda in the desirable neighborhood of Alta Vista. On the main level, you are welcomed with a bright living room and oversized windows that allow the entry for natural light. This level also includes a half bath with marble features and a bedroom that can be used as a home office. Going up the stairs you find 4 additional spacious bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. The basement is fully finished with tile floors and it has a separate outside entrance. The home also features two log fireplaces and a landscaped backyard with a stone sitting area. For parking, you have a garage in the back of the home with private access. Additional home improvements: roof completely replaces in 2017 with 50 year shingles, complete wood cedar fenced installed in 2020, 2 bay windows of styrofoam were installed in 2020, sump pump in the backyard was installed in 2020 and 7 year old high efficiency HVAC system. Most recently all hardwood floors were refinished, and the house has been freshly painted. Assigned Schools: Wyngate Elementary/ North Bethesda Middle/ Walter Johnson High.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

6,001 sq ftLot Size

$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Amalia Morales Garicoits • RLAH @properties

•301-652-0643 (broker)

Bought with David Wagner • RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.

•301-774-5900 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC756740

Redfin Estimate

$1,192,320

$167K since sold in June 2021$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,112,500
A
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SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 25, 2026
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B
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,661 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,050,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,533 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,150,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,180 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,250,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,451 sq ft
9410 Linden Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Market trends in Alta Vista, MD

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.2%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$155K MoM

Avg. days on market

82d

29 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 5609 Alta Vista Rd

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Tax history for 5609 Alta Vista Rd

*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

6,001 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,672

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00554205

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 Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st 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: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 952
Improvement Assessed Value: $278,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Combination
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $496,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,958
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 476
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 476
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $775,400
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $520

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

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

Location

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

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Take Old Georgetown Rd North, and turn left on Alta Vista Rd

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00554205

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wyngate Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

North Bethesda Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Walter Johnson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% 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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$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 5609 Alta Vista Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5614 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$988,147
5608 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2357 Sq. Ft.	$1,053,986

Address	Redfin Estimate
5619 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,060,172
5602 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
5612 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$1,082,416
5607 Alta Vista Road, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1974 Sq. Ft.	$991,729

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