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TownhouseResidential
$1,350,000$453 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,350,000 on Aug 25, 2026

5344 MERRIAM ST

BETHESDA, MD 20814
3.5
Baths
2,980 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.
2,070 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
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

$1.4M
$1.2M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,350,000 · Aug 25, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,242 (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.$1,418,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,410,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,427,400

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.0.05
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, 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.Deck · 168 ft²ElevatorPorch · 1,161 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Ashburton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Walter Johnson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
North Bethesda Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20814These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.32,965
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,491 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,569
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$200,262
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

5344 Merriam 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 89% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Bethesda 20814

What homes are worth in Bethesda 20814

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

This home
$144K$3.7M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Bethesda 20814.

How it measures up in Bethesda 20814

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethesda 20814.

Estimated value$1,350,000
CheaperTypical $974,710Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$453
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,846 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size2,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 5344 Merriam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20814Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,350,00070% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45358% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,980 ft²76% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,070 ft²34% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than201897% of homes97% of homes

About 5344 Merriam St

How much is 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD is $1,350,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,245,959 to $1,454,041. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD last sell?

5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD last sold on Aug 25, 2026 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD?

5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,980 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD built?

5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD?

5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD is assigned to Ashburton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Walter Johnson High School (high), rated A; North Bethesda 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 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20814?

Among the 10,577 homes in Bethesda 20814, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,350,000 against a typical $974,710), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($453 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,980 ft² against a typical 1,846 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (2,070 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2018 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5344 Merriam St, Bethesda, MD was $16,242. The county assessed it at $1,418,800.

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