Montgomery County property record for 5309 Locust Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,679 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (18,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,565,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,516 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-02670603 |
| Primary APN | 07-02670603 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,679 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,098 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,996 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 810 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 02670603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE |
| City | BETHESDA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20814-1642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | ALTA VISTA |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 704404 |
5309 Locust Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2026.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1355 BEVERLY RD, 330, MC LEAN, VA 22101-3648 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Deed, Transfer FENTON TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAYCOAST MORTGAGE CO LLC |
| May 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 9, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MASTER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71018 / 279 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0542740029 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Number | 7101000279 |
| Book / Page | 71018 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FENTON TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,590,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1355 BEVERLY RD, 330, MCLEAN, VA 22101-3648 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0647170373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64717/373 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE CO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SWANSEA, MA 02777 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 113 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Number | 0542740029 |
| Book / Page | 054274 / 000029 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE BETHESDA MD 208141642, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Number | 0535400153 |
| Book / Page | 053540 / 000153 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | SECURITY AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5309 LOCUST AVE BETHESDA MD 208141642, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Number | 0535400153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 053540/000153 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MASTER |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 8, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5309 Locust Ave was $12,516, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,115,533 (+4.27%) | $1,161,200 (-) Land $654,400 Building $506,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,516.00 (-0.58%) | $1,069,867 | $1,161,200 Land $654,400 Building $506,800 |
| 2024 | $12,589.00 | ||
| 2023 | $972,367 | $1,024,200 Land $623,200 Building $401,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,179.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5309 Locust Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5309 Locust Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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