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Sold

$1,756,846

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,135/mo

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4,585

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5217 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

About this home

LIGHT & BRIGHT CUSTOM-BUILT COLONIAL IN SOUGHT-AFTER WESTWOOD! FRESH PAINT. HDWD FLRS. HUGE GREAT RM ADDITION. T/S KITCHEN. LOWER LVL FAM RM W/ LG CUSTOM-BUILT WET BAR & BRICK SURROUND FIREPLACE W/ RAISED HEARTH. 2-CAR GARAGE. OFF-STREET PKG FOR 6 CARS. GREAT LOC-NEAR WESTBARD SHOPPING CTR, WHOLE FOODS, RESTAURANTS, BUSES TO METRO & DOWNTOWN!PROPERTY SOLD "AS IS". OWNER RESERVES RIGHT TO ACCEPT/REJECT OFFERS.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,756,846

$532K since sold in May 2007$10K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,983,000
A
4 beds4 baths3,544 sq ft
5104 Nahant St, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,647,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,801 sq ft
5601 Kirkwood Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,744 sq ft
5625 Lamar, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,325,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths1,950 sq ft
5509 Parkston Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,900,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,308 sq ft
4722 Cumberland Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,925,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,363 sq ft
6200 Cromwell Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816

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$7,076/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 5217 Ridgefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,108 (+14.8%)

2025

$14,897 (+10.6%)

2024

$13,469 (+10.1%)

$673,700 + $759,100

$1,432,800

2023

$12,231 (+15.3%)

2022

$10,606 (+0.7%)

2021

$10,532 (+0.3%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2020

$10,498 (−15.9%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2019

$12,485 (+1.0%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2018

$12,358 (−0.8%)

2017

$12,454 (+12.3%)

2015

$11,093 (+4.7%)

2014

$10,595 (+1.6%)

$486,100 + $469,800

$955,900

2013

$10,428 (+4.4%)

2012

$9,989 (−14.2%)

2011

$11,638

2010

$11,638 (+42.9%)

2009

$8,141

Tax history for 5217 Ridgefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,108 (+14.8%)

2025

$14,897 (+10.6%)

2024

$13,469 (+10.1%)

$673,700 + $759,100

$1,432,800

2023

$12,231 (+15.3%)

2022

$10,606 (+0.7%)

2021

$10,532 (+0.3%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2020

$10,498 (−15.9%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2019

$12,485 (+1.0%)

$612,400 + $346,800

$959,200

2018

$12,358 (−0.8%)

2017

$12,454 (+12.3%)

2015

$11,093 (+4.7%)

2014

$10,595 (+1.6%)

$486,100 + $469,800

$955,900

2013

$10,428 (+4.4%)

2012

$9,989 (−14.2%)

2011

$11,638

2010

$11,638 (+42.9%)

2009

$8,141

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

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Baths

3.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,585

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Montgomery County

APN

07 00662533

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

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

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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 • 1.9mi

10/10

Walt Whitman High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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

$1.67M – $2.02M

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Home values near 5217 Ridgefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3608 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,681
5309 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,923
5212 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,923
5219 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,259,826
5513 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4125 Sq. Ft.	$1,819,470
5404 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3440 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,674
5511 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3216 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,102

Address	Redfin Estimate
5300 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4212 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,985
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
5203 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2859 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,769
5508 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,312,133
5509 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3473 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,822
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
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
5514 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2838 Sq. Ft.	$1,360,139
5400 Newington Rd, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3665 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,877
5516 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2273 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,743

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