5901 Melvern Dr, Bethesda — tax account 160700572897
Single-family house built in 1950, 1,734 ft² on 0.20 acres in Bethesda, Montgomery County, assessed at $899,300; last transfer May 5, 2026 for $905,000.
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 | 160700572897 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map GP56 · Block G Lot 19 |
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| Location | 5901 Melvern Dr, Bethesda MD 20817 |
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| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County |
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| Subdivision | Wyngate |
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| Plat | 2059 |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R60 |
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| Acreage | 0.196 acres (8,538 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1950 |
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| Above-grade area | 1,734 ft² |
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| Style | 1.5 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Frame |
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| Quality grade | 5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — October 2024
| Land | $577,700 |
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| Improvements | $321,600 |
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| Total | $899,300 |
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Last transfer
| Date | May 5, 2026 |
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| Consideration | $905,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 59213, folio 0400 |
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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 44% above the median residential account in Montgomery County ($623,400, 248,486 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 1% above the current assessment.
- Built before 1978: Maryland requires rental units built before 1978 to be registered with MDE and to pass a lead-risk reduction inspection.
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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