5605 Alta Vista Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20817
About This Home
Charming brick ranch/rambler style home nestled on a quiet no-through cul-de-sac in Bethesda’s Alta Vista neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers comfortable one-level living with timeless appeal and an exceptional location. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the property features a beautifully landscaped yard and a private backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Additional highlights include a tandem attached two-car garage and a newer Generac whole-house generator for added peace of mind. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, Metro, bus stops, major commuter routes including I-495, and nearby hospitals, this home combines suburban tranquility with unbeatable convenience.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Hookup,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Dining Area,Kitchen - Country,Built-in Features,Entry Level Bedroom,Primary Bath(s),Open Floorplan,Paneled Walls,Plaster Walls
- Window features: Wood Frames,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 760
- Finished area above ground: 1,526
Game Room
- Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,046
- Total interior livable area: 2,286 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living Room
- Level: Main
Storage Room
- Level: Lower
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Mobility Improvements
Details
- Parcel number: 160700555313
- Zoning: R60
- Special condition: Probate Listing,Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Lot size: 6,013 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement,Garage Faces Front,Other,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,803 | $57,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $162 | $1,944 |
| Property Taxes | $938 | $11,256 |
| Electricity | $291 | $3,495 |
| Total | $6,194 | $74,328 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Maryland FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Price change | $950,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $975,000 |
| 1998-07-20 | Sold | $270,000 |
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