Google street view image for 5212 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Off market may 1989 for $357K

$1,278,923

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,347/mo

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5212 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

About this home

5212 Ridgefield Rd is a 2,788 square foot house on a 9,520 square foot lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 09, 1989 for $357,500. Based on Redfin's Bethesda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,278,923.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

9,520 sq ftLot Size

$459Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,278,923

$921K since sold in May 1989$30K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,647,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,801 sq ft
5601 Kirkwood Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,449,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,818 sq ft
5608 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,330,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,788 sq ft
5901 Devonshire Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,430,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,454 sq ft
5719 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,325,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths1,950 sq ft
5509 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

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Market trends in 20816, MD

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$173K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

11 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 5212 Ridgefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,608 (+13.9%)

2025

$12,821 (+10.7%)

2024

$11,580 (+10.2%)

$689,300 + $424,300

$1,113,600

2023

$10,512 (+15.5%)

2022

$9,104 (+0.8%)

2021

$9,034 (+0.4%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2020

$9,002 (−10.6%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2019

$10,073 (+0.4%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2018

$10,037 (−1.5%)

2017

$10,189 (+12.1%)

2015

$9,089 (+4.6%)

2014

$8,686 (+1.6%)

$497,300 + $290,100

$787,400

2013

$8,549 (+4.5%)

2012

$8,184 (−0.4%)

2011

$8,219

2010

$8,219 (+48.0%)

2009

$5,553

Tax history for 5212 Ridgefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,608 (+13.9%)

2025

$12,821 (+10.7%)

2024

$11,580 (+10.2%)

$689,300 + $424,300

$1,113,600

2023

$10,512 (+15.5%)

2022

$9,104 (+0.8%)

2021

$9,034 (+0.4%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2020

$9,002 (−10.6%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2019

$10,073 (+0.4%)

$626,600 + $201,900

$828,500

2018

$10,037 (−1.5%)

2017

$10,189 (+12.1%)

2015

$9,089 (+4.6%)

2014

$8,686 (+1.6%)

$497,300 + $290,100

$787,400

2013

$8,549 (+4.5%)

2012

$8,184 (−0.4%)

2011

$8,219

2010

$8,219 (+48.0%)

2009

$5,553

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-60

Residential - 60 Zone

The intent of the R-60 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for moderate density residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house. A limited number of other building types may be allowed under the optional method of development.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 500
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Frame
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUB KNOWN AS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,788
Building Sq. Ft: 2,788
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: WESTWOOD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 312
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,520
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: D
Acres: 0.2185
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DETACH
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 07

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,788
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 07 00662726

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wood Acres Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Walt Whitman High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.47M

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Home values near 5212 Ridgefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3608 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,681
5210 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$1,501,865
5304 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,710,008
5200 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3016 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,416
5203 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2859 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,769
5407 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,939
5400 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3665 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,877

Address	Redfin Estimate
5300 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4212 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,985
5217 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4585 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,846
5206 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5023 Sq. Ft.	$1,801,713
5208 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4376 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,257
5215 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3230 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,125
5405 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2402 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,222
5403 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2427 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
5301 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,228
5205 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2805 Sq. Ft.	$1,130,742
5204 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4349 Sq. Ft.	$2,042,146
5219 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,259,826
5508 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,312,133
5404 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3440 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,674
5408 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2616 Sq. Ft.	$1,366,010

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