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$1,228,473$554 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5609 MADISON ST

BETHESDA, MD 20817
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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,544 (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.$947,767 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$904,933
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$990,600

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
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Bradley Hills Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Walt Whitman High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20817These 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.55
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 100.38

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.4.2%
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.40,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,841 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$210,780
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$275,491
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

5609 Madison 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 86% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Bethesda 20817
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Bethesda 20817
  • Older than 95% of homes in Bethesda 20817

What homes are worth in Bethesda 20817

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

This home
$233K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Bethesda 20817.

How it measures up in Bethesda 20817

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethesda 20817.

Estimated value$1,228,473
CheaperTypical $1,315,322Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$554
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,838 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 5609 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20817Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,228,47343% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55485% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than2,216 ft²32% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac21% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than19425% of homes6% of homes

About 5609 Madison St

How much is 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD is $1,228,473 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,151,524 to $1,305,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD last sell?

5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD?

5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,216 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD built?

5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD?

5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD is assigned to Bradley Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Thomas W. Pyle Middle School (middle), rated A+; Walt Whitman 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 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20817?

Among the 13,879 homes in Bethesda 20817, it is worth more than 43% of them ($1,228,473 against a typical $1,315,322), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($554 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 32% of them (2,216 ft² against a typical 2,838 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1942 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 86% 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 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5609 Madison St, Bethesda, MD was $10,544. The county assessed it at $947,767.

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