Why choose Sumner Village for downsizing? If you’re looking for a home that blends quiet, natural surroundings with easy access to everything Bethesda offers, Sumner Village deserves a serious look. Tucked off Sentinel Drive, this gated condominium community offers a rare combination of privacy, greenery, and convenience that’s increasingly hard to find in the D.C. metro area.
What Makes Sumner Village Special for Downsizers?
1. A True “Hidden Gem” Community
Sumner Village sits on 28 acres of wooded land, creating a serene, park‑like environment. Mature trees, walking paths, and beautifully maintained grounds make it feel like a retreat—yet you’re still in Bethesda.
Sumner Village is an architecturally distinctive condominium community, located just off Sangamore Road in Bethesda, between MacArthur Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue. The wooded areas and surrounding parkland protect Sumner Village from traffic noise and provide a buffer from surrounding neighborhoods. You will love sitting on your balcony and watching the birds in the trees or the deer walking gracefully through the parkland across the street! There is even a gate into the park that is accessible just for people who live at Sumner Village, so that it is easy to get to the Capital Crescent Trail that will take you all the way to Georgetown and the Little Falls Valley Stream Trail that wanders through the park from Massachusetts Avenue down to Sangamore Road!
Each building houses 24 to 28 apartments on four or five floors. There are 12 apartment styles ranging from 1360 to 2185 square feet. You can select from several 2 or 3-bedroom designs, with 2 or 2 ½ baths, several with step down living rooms. Features in many apartments include large foyers, 27-foot living rooms, wood burning fireplaces, walk-in closets, laundry rooms, and spacious balconies or terraces. As time has gone on, individual units have been updated to reflect the owners’ taste and changing design styles.
Since Sumner Village is such a popular choice for downsizers from around the DC area, chances are that you will already know people who have moved to Sumner Village before you! Think of how much fun you will have walking through the community and running into old friends or working out with a group of your new friends at the community exercise facility.
2. Walkability to Shops & Essentials
Right next door is Sumner Place, a neighborhood shopping center with places to dine or have coffee. Everything you need is nearby from grocery stores to fine shops, good restaurants, movie theaters and commuter routes around the city. The Shoppes at Sumner Place, are anchored by a large Safeway grocery store, a CVS store, Praline, a French restaurant and bakery, service businesses, and many smaller shops like Chico’s and Edible Arrangements and places to dine or have coffee. Everything you need is nearby from grocery stores to fine shops, good restaurants, movie theaters and commuter routes around the city. Many people who move to Sumner Village choose this community because they can walk to so many stores and restaurants in addition to walking on the Capital Crescent Trail or the Little Falls Valley Stream Trail.
3. Amenities That Elevate Daily Living
There is more than just greenery and interesting people at Sumner Village. You will love the friendly and helpful personnel at the entrance gate, the sparkling waters of the community pool, the tennis courts, the party room and meeting space, the picnic areas sheltered under tall trees, the walking paths that wind through the 28 acres that make up Sumner Village, the well used community center and popular library.
Sumner Village has two tennis courts, a large outdoor pool and a handsome, contemporary
Community Center. The Center includes a kitchen and bar, a library, an intimate atrium lounge with fireplace, and a common room overlooking the pool. It also has saunas and a well-equipped exercise room. For a fee, residents may use the Center for private parties. On the grounds, gently lighted winding walkways for a pleasant stroll after dinner.
Sumner Village’s Community Association sponsors frequent activities in the Community Center, including morning coffees, book groups, dinners, evening functions with speakers, concerts and holiday events.
In short, residents enjoy:
- 24/7 gated security
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Community room
- Walking trails
- On‑site management
These amenities create a resort‑style feel while keeping condo fees purposeful and community‑focused. Having a pool and tennis courts are a big draw when family comes to visit!
4. Minutes to Downtown Bethesda & D.C.
Sumner Village is ideally located: for an active lifestyle when you want it! During the week, you have multiple options to commute to DC via the Clara Barton Parkway and MacArthur Blvd. It only takes about 10 minutes to downtown Bethesda and it is easy to get to the Beltway for access to the larger metro area. Commuters love the easy routes into D.C., while weekend adventurers appreciate the proximity to trails and the Potomac River.
Current Price Range (Recent Market Snapshot)
While prices vary by unit size, renovation level, and building, recent sales in Sumner Village typically fall within $700,000-$900,000 for most two‑bedroom units. 4936 Sentinel Drive #302 sold at the end of 2025 for $675,000 – the least expensive sale in the last quarter of 2025. This unit, with 1410 square feet of living space, had two bedrooms and two baths, a storage unit and surface assigned parking. Other two bedroom units sold from $725,000 to $920,000. The $920,000 unit had two bedrooms and 2.5 baths and 2170 square feet of space.
Sumner Village offers a variety of floorplans, including three bedroom two and a half bath units with large balconies. In the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, 3 three-bedroom units sold in Sumner Village. The least expensive with 1823 square feet sold for $925,000 while the most expensive 3 bedrooms with 1823 square feet of living space sold for $1,000,000. In addition, a two bedroom two bath with 2020 square feet of spacesold for $1,025,000 on 11/14/2025.
This makes Sumner Village one of the more competitively priced options for spacious Bethesda living with premium amenities.
Who Is Sumner Village Perfect For?
- Downsizers seeking single‑level living with strong amenities
- Professionals who want quick access to D.C.
- Nature lovers who still want urban convenience
- Buyers seeking value in a high‑demand Bethesda ZIP code
If you want a peaceful home base without sacrificing location, Sumner Village checks all the boxes.
FAQs About Sumner Village
Is Sumner Village pet‑friendly? Yes—residents can enjoy the walking paths and green space with their pets.
Are the buildings elevator‑accessible? Most buildings include elevators, making the community ideal for those seeking low‑maintenance living.
What schools serve the area? Sumner Village is served by top‑rated Montgomery County Public Schools, including Wood Acres ES, Pyle MS, and Walt Whitman HS.
Is parking available? Yes—residents have assigned parking, and guest parking is available throughout the community.
Do the units have washers and dryers? Yes, the units all have their own washers and dryers. The larger units have separate laundry rooms.
What do the fees include? The condo fee includes insurance, lawn maintenance, management, reserve funds, road maintenance, security, snow removal, trash, the community center, elevators, fitness center, meeting room, outdoor pool, parking and tennis courts.
What is the range of condo fees? Condo fees essentially are based on the size of the unit. Accordingly, the smaller units have condo fees of $1137 for a 1410 square foot condo to over $1600 in late 2025 to 2026.
Are you ready to talk?
If you’re wondering why you should choose Sumner Village for downsizing or you are considering a move to Bethesda and want a community that offers privacy, convenience, and exceptional value, Sumner Village should be on your shortlist. Ready to explore available homes or get a personalized market analysis? Reach out and let’s talk about whether Sumner Village is the right fit for you.