
5800 Plainview Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
What This House Offers
Welcome to this spacious California Ranch home situated on a light-filled corner lot in the highly sought-after Kenwood Park neighborhood of Bethesda. Offering... a versatile floor plan designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, this beautifully maintained home features fresh interior and exterior paint, gorgeous hardwood floors, newer Pella windows, and abundant natural light throughout. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with granite countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador gas range, skylight, and seamless flow into the living room, dining room, and sunroom—creating the perfect space for gatherings of any size. The main level offers four generously sized bedrooms along with a dedicated home office featuring custom built-in cabinetry, providing flexibility for today's work-from-home lifestyle. The expansive walkout lower level is filled with natural light and includes a large recreation room, separate media/TV area, an additional bedroom with a full bath, and a spacious laundry/utility room with excellent storage. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a swimming pool, outdoor shower, changing room, outdoor bath, and a newly installed fence—ideal for summer entertaining, barbecues, and relaxing with family and friends. A two-car garage provides additional storage and convenience. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Bethesda, shopping, restaurants, Metro, public transportation, and major commuter routes including I-495 and I-270. The home is also within walking distance of Walt Whitman High School and Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. Lease Terms: Landlord is seeking a minimum one-year lease, with a preference for a longer-term tenant (2+ years). Pool Disclaimer: The pool is currently winterized. Tenants may choose to use the pool; however, renters insurance that specifically covers pool liability is required. If the pool is used during the lease term, all opening, maintenance, servicing, and related expenses will be the sole responsibility of the tenant.
Unit
- $5,950 / month
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3524 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Fireplace
5800 Plainview Rd is a single-family home for rent in Bethesda, MD
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1958
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Rambler Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Media Room
- Recreation Room
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sun or Florida Room
- Home Office
- Skylights
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Living Room
- Recessed Lighting
- Entrance Foyer
- Dining Room
- 3524 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Sub-Zero Refrigerator
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Attic
- Attic
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Pool
- Private Pool
Lot Details
- 14471 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned R90
Schools
- Bradley Hills Elementary School
- Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
- Walt Whitman 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 $5,950
- 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-01
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 160700618706
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Kenwood Park Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit Required
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Bethesda, MD 20817

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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Alef Bet Montessori School Inc.
Grades PK-5
Private
Wood Acres Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Walt Whitman High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Landon School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
American University
Drive: 9 min (4.8 mi)
Univ. District of Columbia
Drive: 11 min (4.9 mi)
GWU, Mount Vernon
Drive: 12 min (6.4 mi)
Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park
Drive: 15 min (6.8 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5800 Plainview Rd proximity to 7900-7910 Old Georgetown Rd, 7921-7925 Old Georgetown Rd, and The Shoppes of Bethesda. 7900-7910 Old Georgetown Rd is 1.3 miles away, and 7921-7925 Old Georgetown Rd is within a 23 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 5800 Plainview Rd has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 10.7 miles. Transit options include Bethesda and Medical Center.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5800 Plainview Rd are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 3.1 miles, including Glen Echo Park, Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary, and McCrillis Gardens.
Airports
Living in Kenwood Park provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 25 minutes from 5800 Plainview Rd. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 22.4 miles away.
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