5203 Elsmere Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
What This House Offers
This spacious 4BR cape cod in a prime Bethesda location is AVAILABLE NOW for you to call home. Close to the Medical Center Metro, NIH, and downtown Bethesda. The main level features a light filled living room with fireplace, dining room and a kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinetry. There is also 2 bedrooms and a full bath on this level. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms and another full bathroom. The mostly finished basement is great for a kid's playroom or recreation room plus laundry, utility and storage rooms. The fenced backyard is nicely landscaped and has a brick patio that is perfect for entertaining. The owner will take care of yard and gutter maintenance. There is a detached garage for parking a car and additional storage. Professionally managed.
Unit
Home Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
5203 Elsmere Ave is a single-family home for rent in Bethesda, MD
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1941
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Single Family Detached Home
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Built-In Features
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Gas Fireplace
- 1912 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Upgraded Countertops
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Playground
Lot Details
- 6500 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Property is zoned R60
Schools
- Wyngate Elementary School
- North Bethesda Middle School
- Walter Johnson High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $4,250
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-15
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 160700565915
- Tenant pays for all utilities
- The owner pays for lawn/shrub care
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Property Manager
- Alta Vista Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit Required
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Bethesda, MD 20814
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Very drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Airport
27 min Drive
Airport
40 min Drive
Airport
46 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Wyngate Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Bethesda Country Day School
Grades PK-5
Private
North Bethesda Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Walter Johnson High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| American University | Drive: 11 min (5.8 mi) |
| Univ. District of Columbia | Drive: 13 min (5.9 mi) |
| Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park | Drive: 12 min (6.7 mi) |
| GWU, Mount Vernon | Drive: 15 min (7.4 mi) |
Discover Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5203 Elsmere Ave proximity to Wildwood Manor Shopping Center. Wildwood Manor Shopping Center is 2 miles away.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 5203 Elsmere Ave has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 11.7 miles. Transit options include Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5203 Elsmere Ave are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.7 miles, including McCrillis Gardens, Locust Grove Nature Center, and Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary.
Airports
Living in Alta Vista provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 27 minutes from 5203 Elsmere Ave. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 25.1 miles away.
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