Montgomery County property record for 5321 Locust Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,478 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,978 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,834 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-02670647 |
| Primary APN | 07-02670647 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,478 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,919 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,978 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 02670647 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5321 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 | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 704404 |
5321 Locust Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2011.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5321 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000203857 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5321 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Document Number | 0702610442 |
| Book / Page | 70261 / 442 |
| Map Reference | MB 140 PL 16164 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5321 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5321 LOCUST AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1642 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5321 Locust Ave was $14,834, up 0.8% 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 | $1,340,900 (+4.95%) | $1,404,200 (-) Land $559,100 Building $845,100 | |
| 2025 | $14,834.00 (+0.84%) | $1,277,600 | $1,404,200 Land $559,100 Building $845,100 |
| 2024 | $14,710.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,187,633 | $1,214,300 Land $532,500 Building $681,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,772.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5321 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.
The area around 5321 Locust Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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