5304 BLACKISTONE ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20816

$2,195,000

Lovers of classic crown molding, painted banisters, and the quiet dignity of a true center hall Colonial will immediately feel at home at 5304 Blackistone Road. Your first backyard dinner party under the twinkling cafe9; lights is only a few weeks away. A six-bedroom home, expanded and updated throughout with… Read More classic and traditional details, harmoniously designed to take advantage of every inch of functional space both inside and out. Like something from a movie scene, you can picture holidays and events, dinner parties intimate and grand, cozy rainy nights around the fireplace, and summer evenings dining al fresco on the terrace. This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home stands out with its covered front stoop, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and elegant crown molding. Featuring 4,600 +/- square feet on four levels with a traditional floor plan and excellent flow. A sun-filled, spacious living room is anchored by a fireplace with decorative mantle, gracious, oversized windows, and glass doors to the rear terrace and beyond to the fenced-in backyard. The family room offers built-ins and a window bench with storage, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors to a captivating screened-in porch, while the formal dining room boasts crown moldings and original built-in china cabinets. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen that offers room to lounge or dine, surrounded by a wall of windows, a center island with a breakfast bar and prep sink, and a suite of stainless steel appliances. Guests spill out to the back terrace for gatherings around the outdoor fireplace. The second floor is highlighted by the primary suite, featuring a dressing room, custom dual walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom. A private sitting room off the primary bedroom boasts 12-foot cathedral ceilings and skylights, flooding the space with natural light. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. A dedicated staircase leads to the spectacular third floor, which features two sizable bedrooms - each with walk-in closets and skylights - plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. There is also attic space for ample storage. The lower level of the home includes a guest bedroom, another full bath, a recreation room with a fireplace, a laundry/storage room and a bonus gym or hobby space. This exceptional home also boasts an attached garage and a private driveway Steps to the Capital Crescent Trail, Little Falls Park, and Westmoreland Park, 5304 Blackistone Road provides an ideal connection to the trails and parks of Bethesda. This spectacular residence offers tranquil living while being close to both Spring Valley and Westbard Square shopping districts, the Metro, downtown DC, and Bethesda. Westbrook, Westland, B-CC schools serve the neighborhood. Timeless, inviting, and impeccably maintained, this home is truly one for the ages. Read Less

Courtesy of Dana Rice, Compass dana.rice@compass.com

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 21, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,600

Lot Size

0.14 Acres

Year Built

1936

MLS Number

MDMC2176966

30 Days Snapshot Of 20816

$1.23M

(avg) sold price

+58%

homes sold

+92%

(avg) days on market

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Basement

Improved, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump, Workshop

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Building

4,600 sqft living area, 3,450 sqft above grade (finished), 1,150 sqft below grade (finished), Built in 1936, Structure Type: Detached, 4 levels, Colonial, Brick

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Exterior Features

Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls

Fence

Rear, Wood

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Mantel(s)

Floors

Hardwood, Carpet

Garage

1 garage space

Heating

Natural Gas, Electric, Heat Pump(s), Forced Air

Interior Features

Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Attic, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors

Laundry

Basement

Lot

5,954 sqft, 0.14 acres, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Parking

Paved Driveway, Private, Secure Parking

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s), Terrace

Roof

Composite

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $17,976, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Skylights

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