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$988,986$437 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $259,000 on Nov 5, 1999

6002 MELVERN DR

BETHESDA, MD 20817
3
Baths
2,264 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$989K
$960K low$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.$259,000 · Nov 5, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,919 (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.$1,016,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$937,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,095,700

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.0.15
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 192 ft²Porch · 360 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Wyngate Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
North Bethesda Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Walter Johnson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

6002 Melvern Dr 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 79% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Bethesda 20817
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Bethesda 20817
  • Older than 87% 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
$236K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$988,986
CheaperTypical $1,313,865Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$437
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area2,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 6002 Melvern Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethesda 20817Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$988,98626% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43755% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,264 ft²34% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac21% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195113% of homes13% of homes

About 6002 Melvern Dr

How much is 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD is $988,986 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $959,994 to $1,017,978. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD last sell?

6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD last sold on Nov 5, 1999 for $259,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD?

6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,264 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD built?

6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD?

6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD is assigned to Wyngate Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; North Bethesda 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 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD compare to other homes in Bethesda 20817?

Among the 13,879 homes in Bethesda 20817, it is worth more than 26% of them ($988,986 against a typical $1,313,865), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($437 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 34% of them (2,264 ft² against a typical 2,830 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1951 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 79% 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 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6002 Melvern Dr, Bethesda, MD was $10,919. The county assessed it at $1,016,600.

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