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TownhouseResidential
$900,000$406 / 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 92How 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 $624,000 on Jun 24, 2004

5251 STRATHMORE AVE

KENSINGTON, MD 20895
3
Baths
2,216 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.
2,828 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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

$900K
$831K low$969K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$624,000 · Jun 24, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,238 (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.$723,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$433,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$715,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$723,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Garrett Park Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Tilden Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Walter Johnson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20895These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,801 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$156,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$196,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

5251 Strathmore Ave 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 74% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Kensington 20895
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Kensington 20895

What homes are worth in Kensington 20895

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

This home
$234K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Kensington 20895.

How it measures up in Kensington 20895

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kensington 20895.

Estimated value$900,000
CheaperTypical $817,205Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$406
CheaperTypical $403Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area2,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,000 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size2,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 5251 Strathmore Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKensington 20895Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$900,00058% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40652% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than2,216 ft²60% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,828 ft²8% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198189% of homes53% of homes

About 5251 Strathmore Ave

How much is 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD is $900,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $830,946 to $969,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD last sell?

5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD last sold on Jun 24, 2004 for $624,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD?

5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,216 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD built?

5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD?

5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD is assigned to Garrett Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Tilden Middle School (middle), rated A-; Walter Johnson High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD compare to other homes in Kensington 20895?

Among the 6,859 homes in Kensington 20895, it is worth more than 58% of them ($900,000 against a typical $817,205), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($406 against a typical $403), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,216 ft² against a typical 2,000 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,828 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1981 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 74% 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 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD was $8,238. The county assessed it at $723,900.

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