Welcome to 5709 Oldchester Road, a beautiful custom home by Sandy Spring Builders. It features high-quality construction, hand-milled wainscoting and mouldings, 5-inch wide plank floors, and 10-foot ceilings on the main floor with 9-foot ceilings upstairs. Set on a large corner lot, this home offers more than 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. It has great curb appeal and well-planned landscaping that highlights the greenery. Lawn sprinklers keep the yard lush, the flat backyard is fully fenced, and there’s a whole-house generator and EV charger for convenience. There’s even a space inside designed for a future elevator. Inside, you’ll find spacious formal living and dining rooms, a graceful reverse staircase with large windows, and a big family room with built-ins, stereo speakers, and a gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized center island, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space—ideal for entertaining. The breakfast room looks out to the yard and opens to a stone terrace. A butler’s pantry with a wet bar connects to this area. The mudroom includes a walk-in pantry, a second powder room, a rear closet, and access to the two-car garage. Upstairs, there are over 4 bedrooms, an office, a laundry room, several linen closets, and the owner’s suite with a tray ceiling, sitting area, spa-like bath, and two walk-in closets. The daylight walk-up lower level has another bedroom with a full bath, a large rec room/game area, an exercise room, and plenty of storage. Upgraded systems include whole house triple osmosis water filtration, two water heaters, an extra freezer and smart home features. This home is in the Whitman school cluster and is within walking distance to parks, downtown Bethesda, and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$506Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jamie Coley• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•240-497-1700 (broker)
Listed by Leigh Reed• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•240-497-1700 (broker)
Bought with Carolyn Sappenfield• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $7,473 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5709 Oldchester Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2214308
May 27, 2026
Sold
$3,100,000
$506/sq ft
Mar 1, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 27, 2026
Listed
$2,895,000
$472/sq ft
Feb 25, 2026
Coming Soon
$2,895,000
$472/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 2014
Sold
$1,100,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 1994
Sold
$604,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,933 (+10.2%)
2024
$20,818 (+0.5%)
2023
$20,712 (+5.0%)
$758,100 + $993,900
$1,752,000
2022
$19,725 (+0.8%)
2021
$19,559 (+0.2%)
2020
$19,527 (+0.2%)
$721,900 + $1,008,000
$1,729,900
2019
$19,482 (−5.6%)
$721,900 + $1,008,000
$1,729,900
2018
$20,642 (+0.4%)
$687,500 + $1,147,100
$1,834,600
2017
$20,561 (+82.6%)
2015
$11,257 (+1.2%)
2014
$11,127 (+4.1%)
2013
$10,691 (+4.4%)
2012
$10,242 (+4.6%)
2011
$9,789
2010
$9,789 (+31.5%)
2009
$7,442
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,130
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
07 00493323
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-90
Residential - 90 Zone
The intent of the R-90 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
Jul 14, 2016 • Final
Public right of way
Grading
Feb 2, 2016 • Final
Building residential
New construction
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.
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Atrium, Energy Efficient
Exterior Information
Fencing: Aluminum, Rear
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping, Premium
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $796,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,630
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 594
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $23,035
Tax Assessed Value: $2,000,967
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $24,474
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Multi-tank
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRADLEY HILLS
Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE
High School: WALT WHITMAN
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: Google Maps
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,130
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00493323
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Walt Whitman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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