For Sale257d on market
5312 Elsmere Ave
Bethesda, MD, 20814 • Alta Vista • Montgomery County
$950,000
-$100,000 since Jan 24, 2026
0.23 acLot
Property DNA
Maplewood
Alta Vista
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
200 views
People checking out this listing
8 saves
Buyers have saved this home
257 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Lot
Unique opportunity to own and control the site for your new home. Design a fully custom home or tailor your favorite house plan with the builder of your choice. Located on a secluded cul-de-sac in the Maplewood -Alta Vista neighborhood, this 9,811 square foot property offers ample room for a 5+ bedroom home with a spacious rear yard. The location is walking distance to NIH and Suburban Hospital, close to downtown Bethesda, convenient to top Montgomery County public and private schools, and has fast, easy access to I-495 and I-270. Recorded plat and existing water and sewer connections make this lot ready for immediate development.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,832/month
Principal & Interest$4,565
Property Tax$950
Insurance$317
Down payment20% ($190,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.02% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Property
Home typeLot
Sub-typeUnimproved Land
Systems
Water / SewerPublic Hook-up Available / Public Hook/Up Avail
Parking & Outdoor
Lot9,811 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAlta Vista
ZoningR60
Annual tax$6,545
Parcel0702670705
Features & details
1 category of property features
Exterior Features
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market257
Est. rent$4,442/mo
Tax rate0.88%
On marketJul 26, 2025
PostedJul 26, 2025
MLS updatedJan 24, 2026
Tour days6
Views200
Favorites8
How are the schools in Bethesda?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bethesda, MD, 20814
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 24, 2026Price Change$950,000—Bright MLS
Jul 26, 2025Listed For Sale$1,050,000—Bright MLS
Price Change$950,000
Jan 24, 2026•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,050,000
Jul 26, 2025•Bright MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$6,656$574,000
Apr 9, 2024$6,500$564,600
Apr 9, 2023$6,402$555,633
Apr 9, 2022$6,032$546,667
Apr 9, 2021$5,928$537,700
Apr 9, 2020$5,838$529,167
Apr 9, 2019$5,647$512,100
Apr 9, 2018$5,657$512,100
Apr 9, 2017$5,570$489,833
Apr 9, 2016$4,148$467,567
Apr 9, 2015$4,148$445,300
Apr 9, 2014$4,148$425,967
Apr 9, 2013—$406,633
Apr 9, 2012—$387,300
Apr 9, 2011—$387,300
Apr 9, 2010—$387,300
Apr 9, 2009—$443,810
Apr 9, 2008—$398,810
Apr 9, 2007—$353,810
Apr 9, 2006—$308,810
Apr 9, 2005—$250,476
Apr 9, 2004—$192,143
Apr 9, 2003—$133,810
Apr 9, 2002—$125,476
Apr 9, 2001—$125,476
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Bethesda, MD • Montgomery County
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Nearby zip codes
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