Montgomery County property record for 12501 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,414 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01288782 |
| Primary APN | 13-01288782 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,414 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 01288782 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12501 ATHERTON DR |
| City | SILVER SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20906-4318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | CONNECTICUT AVENUE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CONN AVE PARK DENITS ADD |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 703401 |
12501 Atherton Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12501 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20056234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29344 / 65 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0646920266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12501 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4318 |
| Document Number | 0646920266 |
| Book / Page | 64692 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 10605 OUTPOST DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-4359 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12501 Atherton Dr was $4,743, down 9.4% 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 | $436,100 (+6.47%) | $489,100 (+19.41%) Land $184,000 Building $305,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,743.00 (-9.38%) | $409,600 Land $184,000 Building $225,600 | $409,600 Land $184,000 Building $225,600 |
| 2024 | $5,234.00 | ||
| 2023 | $388,600 | $409,600 Land $184,000 Building $225,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,053.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12501 Atherton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 12501 Atherton Dr 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 681 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 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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