Beautifully updated Cape Cod on a quiet street in Bethesda's sought-after Sumner neighborhood, offering six bedrooms, five full baths, and generously proportioned living space across three levels. The renovated open-concept kitchen anchors the main floor, featuring a large center island, gourmet stainless-steel appliances, ample storage, and garden views that draw the eye toward the backyard. It flows naturally into a formal dining room and a sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a layout that works equally well for everyday living and entertaining. Three main-level bedrooms, including two with full baths, provide rare flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms include a beautifully renovated en-suite and a Jack-and-Jill bath. A spacious sunroom connects the interior to a private stone patio and a flat, tree-lined backyard that feels like a true retreat, fully fenced, quiet, and lush. The finished lower level adds a second fireplace, a full bath, and walk-out access, rounding out a home with space for nearly every need. Attached two-car garage, hardwood floors, plaster walls, and solid brick construction throughout. Recent updates include new roof (2026), electric car charger, fireplace chimney liner and damper (2026), ceiling fans, basement flooring and additional storage in garage attic. Wood Acres / Pyle / Walt Whitman schools. Minutes to downtown Bethesda, NW DC, the Clara Barton Parkway, and The Capital Crescent Trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
10,571 sq ftLot Size
$596Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by J James Braeu• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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
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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
22% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Bethesda. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5910 Overlea Rd
$1,670,263
$4,737 under list price of $1.68M
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