When was property at 5521 Brite Drive built and last sold?

The property at 5521 Brite Drive was built in 1948 and last sold on May 15, 2020 for $1,255,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5521 Brite Drive is $1,557,039.

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Bethesda

20817

Bethesda

5521 BRITE DRIVE

$740,000

● House - Off Market

5521 BRITE DRIVE

BETHESDA, MD 20817

3 Beds

2 Baths, 1 Half Bath

$1,141,456

RealtyHop Estimate

52.21%

Since Sep 1, 2013

DC-Washington

Primary Model

About This Property

UPDATED 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH COLONIAL LOCATED IN PRIME BRADLEY HILLS. OPEN KITCHEN TO DINING ROOM WITH BREAKFAST BAR, LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, LARGE BACK YARD, SUN ROOM (COULD BE USED AS 4TH BEDROOM,) FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FULL BATH AND NEW ROOF. MINUTES TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND ALL DOWNTOWN BETHESDA HAS TO OFFER. WHITMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Unit Size

Days on Market

Land Size

0.18 acres

Price per sqft

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$758

HOA Dues

Year Built

1948

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Last updated: 11 months ago (Bright MLS #1003583718)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 8, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 3, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 3, 2025	Price Decreased	$1,549,000 ↓ $46K (2.9%)
Price Decreased
Sep 12, 2025	Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty	$1,595,000
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty

	This beautifully expanded and sunny home has a two-story addition and level/big yard. The addition includes show-stopping gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, marble counters and breakfast room that opens to the family room which has a fireplace and French doors to yard . On the upper level of the addition, you gain a luxurious primary suite with large walk-in closet and high-end marble bath with 2 sinks, soaking tub & separate shower. The main level has formal living room with wood burning fireplace and built-ins, stunning dining room with bar area, private office and powder room. The upper level has the large primary suite and three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Downstairs you will find a recreation room with egress window, full bathroom, craft room, laundry room and ample storage. The stone patio and expansive backyard complete this special property. Short walk to Downtown Bethesda & area schools. Bradley Hills Elem, Pyle, Whitman cluster.
Aug 8, 2020	No longer available	-
No longer available
May 19, 2020	Sold	Premium
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Apr 6, 2020	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington	$1,175,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Aug 21, 2013	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 21, 2013	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington	$749,900
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1948

Effective Year Built: 1948
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 4
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 3
Basement Area: 400
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,736

Total Building Area: 1,302
Gross Building Area: 1,302
Building Area: 1,302
Building Area Measurement: T

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,302
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 5

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BRADLEY HILLS
Land Acres: 0000000178
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: R-A001
Legal Description 1: BRADLEY HILLS 1ST ADD SEC 2

Neighborhood

School District Name: Montgomery County Public Schools

Census Tract: 705903

Zoning

Zoning: R90

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: HN22

Account Number: 00443248
District: 07
Section: 2
Parcel: 07-00443248
Block: 14
Lot: 57
Latitude: 38.9795
Longitude: -77.1137

Address

Full Address: 5521 Brite Dr

Address - House Number: 5521
Address - Street Name: Brite
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: MD
City Name: Bethesda
Carrier Code: C027
4-Digit Zip Code: 6304
Zip Code: 20817

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $1,146,647

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1535

Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
Confidence Score: 81
Final Value: 1,345,363
High Value: 1,551,957
Low Value: 1,138,769

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $999,700

Market Land Value: $902,000
Market Improvement Value: $97,700

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $999,700
Assessed Land Value: $902,000
Assessed Improvements Value: $97,700

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 15, 2020

Current Sale Recording Date: May 19, 2020
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Current Sale Document Type: 27
Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 21, 2013
Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 06, 2013
Previous Sale Amount: $740,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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Comparables

About Bethesda

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,200,000

Sale Price/ft²

$467

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2829 ft²

Average Home Age

43.9 years

Currently For Sale

257 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Erich W Cabe
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Last Updated: 11 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# 1003583718

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5521 BRITE DRIVE

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