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$1,008,251$335 / 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 $425,000 on Aug 18, 1995

5506 CHARLES ST

BETHESDA, MD 20814
3.5
Baths
3,010 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$926K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Aug 18, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,907 (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.$1,162,167 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,110,233
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,214,100

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.0.13
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 · 224 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

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.

M
North Bethesda Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Wyngate Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Walter Johnson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

5506 Charles 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 80% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Bethesda 20814
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Montgomery County

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
$139K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 54% 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$1,008,251
CheaperTypical $948,434Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $414Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area3,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 5506 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20814Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,008,25154% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33535% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than3,010 ft²76% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac49% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than199577% of homes79% of homes

About 5506 Charles St

How much is 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD is $1,008,251 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $926,089 to $1,090,413. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD last sell?

5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD last sold on Aug 18, 1995 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD?

5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,010 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD built?

5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD?

5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD is assigned to North Bethesda Middle School (middle), rated A; Wyngate Elementary School (elementary), 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 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20814?

Among the 10,611 homes in Bethesda 20814, it is worth more than 54% of them ($1,008,251 against a typical $948,434), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($335 against a typical $414), it is bigger than 76% of them (3,010 ft² against a typical 1,833 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1995 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 80% 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 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5506 Charles St, Bethesda, MD was $12,907. The county assessed it at $1,162,167.

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