6509 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda — tax account 160400049665
Commercial built in 1979, 2,252 ft² on 0.14 acres in Bethesda, Montgomery County, assessed at $991,700; last transfer January 8, 2026 for $1,275,000.
From the State Department of Assessments and Taxation file as published by the Maryland Department of Planning (MD iMAP) — not the official record. Open the official SDAT record.
Account
| Tax account number | 160400049665 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map GP56 Parcel N855 · Block C Lot 5 |
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| Location | 6509 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda MD 20817 |
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| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County |
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| Subdivision | Rockville Outside |
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Land
| Land use | Commercial (C) |
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| Zoning | EOF0 |
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| Acreage | 0.143 acres (6,229 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1979 |
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| Above-grade area | 2,252 ft² |
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| Style | OFFICE Office Building |
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| Building type | OFFICE Office Building |
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| Construction | Wood |
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| Quality grade | 3 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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| Stories | 2 |
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Assessment — August 2023
| Land | $146,000 |
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| Improvements | $845,700 |
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| Total | $991,700 |
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Last transfer
| Date | January 8, 2026 |
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| Consideration | $1,275,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 61283, folio 0229 |
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What this means
- Maryland reassesses each property every three years; increases are phased in over the following three years, and the Homestead Tax Credit caps the yearly increase on a principal residence.
- Assessed 34% below the median commercial account in Montgomery County ($1,492,550, 3,736 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 29% above the current assessment.
Parcel point of the Maryland Department of Planning — not a survey.
Data: Maryland Department of Planning / SDAT, MD iMAP Parcel Points, retrieved November 1, 2026. Sources and freshness. No owner names or mailing addresses are published.
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