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$1,053,020$517 / 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 90How 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 $975,000 on Mar 31, 2022

5908 RIVER RD

BETHESDA, MD 20816
3
Baths
2,038 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.1M
$952K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$975,000 · Mar 31, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,817 (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.$964,533 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$932,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,028,200

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.Split Foyer
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Wood Acres Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Walt Whitman High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

5908 River Rd 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 81% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Newer than 81% 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
$340K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$1,053,020
CheaperTypical $1,379,360Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $531Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 5908 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20816Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,053,02021% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51745% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,038 ft²36% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac49% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than197381% of homes44% of homes

About 5908 River Rd

How much is 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD is $1,053,020 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $952,352 to $1,153,688. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD last sell?

5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD last sold on Mar 31, 2022 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD?

5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD built?

5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD?

5908 River Rd, 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 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20816?

Among the 6,101 homes in Bethesda 20816, it is worth more than 21% of them ($1,053,020 against a typical $1,379,360), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($517 against a typical $531), it is bigger than 36% of them (2,038 ft² against a typical 2,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1973 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 81% 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 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5908 River Rd, Bethesda, MD was $10,817. The county assessed it at $964,533.

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