**5 BEDROOMS. 3 FULL BATHS. TWO FINISHED LEVELS. UNDER $500,000.** If you have been searching for more space without pushing your budget higher, take another look at 12417 Parkton Street. This Fort Washington home offers a flexible two-level layout with **five bedrooms, three full baths, multiple living areas and a finished lower level** that creates options well beyond what the above-grade square-footage number alone may suggest. Upstairs, natural light fills the main living area through large windows. The separate dining room opens directly to the deck, extending the living space outdoors and overlooking the .32-acre lot. Three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a primary bedroom with its own private full bath. The finished lower level adds another dimension to the home with **two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious recreation room anchored by a fireplace**. Use the extra space for overnight guests, working from home, a fitness area, hobby space, media room or simply the additional room you've been trying to find. Outside, enjoy a deck, generous yard and off-street driveway parking. Additional highlights include **public water and sewer, no HOA**, central air and a convenient Fort Washington location with access to shopping, dining, parks, major commuter routes and National Harbor. For buyers comparing homes closer to Washington, DC, Parkton offers an opportunity to trade a little distance for **more bedrooms, more flexibility and more usable living space for the money.** Now offered at **$499,900**. Come experience the space in person, because this is one home where the floor plan tells a much bigger story than the online square-footage number.