17515 DOCTOR BIRD RD Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Sandy Spring,MD 20860
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Sep 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,010 sqft
Price per Sqft $211
Subdivision Pt Olney Out Res 3
MLS Listing ID MDMC2197650
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,010
Year Built 1937
Annual Tax Amount $8,019
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.970 Acres
Acres 0.97
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A Landmark Estate in Sandy Spring – Where History and Opportunity Meet
Have you ever passed a home and thought, “I wonder what stories live there?” Now's your chance to find out.
Welcome to one of Sandy Spring's most admired properties—a stately residence set on nearly an acre (.97 acres) in a serene and picturesque community. Built in 1937 and thoughtfully expanded in 1972 and 1985, this one-of-a-kind estate offers not just a home, but a piece of living history: a dedicated FDR Living Museum, lovingly curated by the longtime owners, the Wood family.
The main residence features 5 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a thoughtful layout designed for both daily comfort and entertaining. Highlights include:
A formal dining room with a charming brick accent wall
A cozy TV room and a large, sunlit living room with fireplace and wood-burning stove
An eat-in kitchen with in-unit washer/dryer
A central vacuum system for added convenience
A professional recording studio/office with a loft that could serve as an additional bedroom
A two-car garage and a rear outdoor shower
Outbuildings & Bonus Spaces
Beyond the main house, this property continues to surprise and delight. A barn, constructed in 1981, once housed the FDR Living Museum and offers an abundance of flexible space. It includes:
Two bedrooms, a full bath, living area, office, and a loft (expandable with a spiral staircase)
A Scandinavian wood stove for warmth and character
A bonus room ideal for hobbies, business, or guests
Potential for an accessory apartment or Airbnb (with county approval)
Additional structures include:
A two-car carport
A large storage shed with separate rooms for a vintage car, workshop, equipment, and lawn care
A circular driveway with ample parking for guests or clients
Whether you dream of running a home-based business, creating an art or music studio, opening an antique shop, or simply enjoying a home with unmatched character, this property offers endless possibilities.
Located just minutes from The Olney Theatre and Olney Ale House, you'll enjoy suburban peace with easy access to local culture and dining.
This isn't just a place to live—it's a property with a story, and a rare opportunity to write your own chapter in it.
Schedule your private tour today—before this remarkable home becomes someone else's next adventure.
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning RE2
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen - Table Space,Dining Area,Built-Ins,Entry Level Bedroom,Primary Bath(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric
Cooling Central A/C,Window Unit(s)
Flooring Slate,Solid Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Central Vacuum,Cooktop,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Icemaker,Microwave,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Central Vacuum,Cooktop,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Icemaker,Microwave,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Washer
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Exterior Feature Breezeway,Brick,Balcony
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 4.0
Carport Spaces 2
Water Access N
Roof Type Composite
Accessibility Other
Porch Breezeway,Brick,Balcony
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Exists
Water Public
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools William H. Farquhar
High Schools Sherwood
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160800723175
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,VA
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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