7205 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda — tax account 160700685556
Single-family house built in 1968, 4,333 ft² on 0.47 acres in Bethesda, Montgomery County, assessed at $1,654,500; last transfer January 28, 2026 for $1,650,000.
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 | 160700685556 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map GN34 · Block N Lot 2 |
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| Location | 7205 Helmsdale Rd, Bethesda MD 20817 |
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| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County |
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| Subdivision | Bannockburn Estates |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R200 |
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| Acreage | 0.472 acres (20,560 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1968 |
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| Above-grade area | 4,333 ft² |
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| Style | 2 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Frame |
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| Quality grade | 7 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2026
| Land | $769,500 |
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| Improvements | $885,000 |
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| Total | $1,654,500 |
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Last transfer
| Date | January 28, 2026 |
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| Consideration | $1,650,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 15038, folio 0228 |
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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 165% above the median residential account in Montgomery County ($623,400, 248,486 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 0% below 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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