5420 River Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816
5 bd 4 ba 2,888 sqft Built 1963 Lot 8,986 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,246,000
Apr 11, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | Sold | $1,246,000 | MLS #MDMC2040814 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Listed | $1,099,000 | MLS #MDMC2040814 |
| Apr 8, 1968 | Sold | $47,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $567,700 | $613,600 | $1,181,300 | $11,337 |
| 2024 | $567,700 | $613,600 | $1,181,300 | $10,231 |
| 2022 | $173,800 | $557,900 | $731,700 | $8,035 |
| 2021 | $173,800 | $557,900 | $731,700 | $7,967 |
| 2020 | $173,800 | $557,900 | $731,700 | $3,967 |
| 2019 | $287,000 | $531,300 | $818,300 | $8,852 |
| 2018 | — | — | $816,833 | $8,821 |
| 2017 | — | — | $815,367 | $8,957 |
| 2016 | $282,600 | $531,300 | $813,900 | $9,138 |
| 2015 | $282,600 | $531,300 | $813,900 | $8,080 |
| 2014 | — | — | $742,367 | $6,881 |
| 2013 | $263,800 | $442,800 | $706,600 | $7,648 |
| 2012 | — | — | $706,600 | $7,319 |
| 2011 | — | — | $706,600 | $7,116 |
| 2010 | — | — | $860,590 | $5,936 |
Property facts
Year built
1963
Property type
single_family
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
4
Living area
2,888 sqft
Lot size
8,986 sqft
ZIP code
20816
City
Bethesda
Street
River Rd
Coordinates
38.96826, -77.10937
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,332
Gross rental yield
4.17%
Implied cap rate
2.71%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5420 River Rd last sell?
5420 River Rd most recently sold on Apr 11, 2022 for $1,246,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5420 River Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 5420 River Rd (year 2025) is $1,181,300 with $11,337 in property tax.
How does 5420 River Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.2% below the last sale price of $1,246,000.
When was 5420 River Rd built?
5420 River Rd was built in 1963.
How does 5420 River Rd compare to others on River Rd?
We track 8 other properties on River Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on River Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5420 River Rd?
5420 River Rd is a 5 bed, 4 bath, 2,888 sqft, 8,986 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5420 River Rd a flip candidate?
No — 5420 River Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5420 River Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5420 River Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+5.7%
Implied 1-yr
+22.9%
2026 Q3
$2.09M
2026 Q4
$2.17M
ZIP 20816 — Median Price History + Forecast
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