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$2,087,740$412 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,490,000 on Jun 14, 2018

5205 CARLTON ST

BETHESDA, MD 20816
4.5
Baths
5,072 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.1M
$2M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,490,000 · Jun 14, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,559 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,665,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,646,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,702,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 126 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wood Acres Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Walt Whitman High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20816These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,063 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$212,097
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$278,281
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

5205 Carlton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Bethesda 20816
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Bethesda 20816
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Bethesda 20816

What homes are worth in Bethesda 20816

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$346K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Bethesda 20816.

How it measures up in Bethesda 20816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethesda 20816.

Estimated value$2,087,740
CheaperTypical $1,381,743Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$412
CheaperTypical $528Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area5,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 5205 Carlton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20816Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,087,74087% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41210% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than5,072 ft²93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac34% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than201396% of homes94% of homes

About 5205 Carlton St

How much is 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD is $2,087,740 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,983,404 to $2,192,076. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD last sell?

5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD last sold on Jun 14, 2018 for $1,490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD?

5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD has 4.5 bathrooms, 5,072 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD built?

5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD?

5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD is assigned to Wood Acres Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Walt Whitman High School (high), rated A+; Thomas W. Pyle Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20816?

Among the 6,101 homes in Bethesda 20816, it is worth more than 87% of them ($2,087,740 against a typical $1,381,743), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($412 against a typical $528), it is bigger than 93% of them (5,072 ft² against a typical 2,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2013 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Carlton St, Bethesda, MD was $19,559. The county assessed it at $1,665,400.

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