12523 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 12523 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$600,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,530 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01292077`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01292077`
Alternative APN	`01292077`

Interior

Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,000 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
Basement Area	250 sqft
Finished Basement	250 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	260 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	260 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number	01292077
Street Address	12523 ATHERTON DR
City	SILVER SPRING
State	MD
Zip	20906-4332
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	U
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Township / Civil Division	13
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	703401

Owner

12523 Atherton Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12523 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4332
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2023	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE MORTGAGE LINK INC
May 30, 2023	Deed, Transfer APEX SETTLEMENT CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	67397 / 41
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2023
Property Address	12523 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4332
Document Number	0673970041
Book / Page	67397 / 41
Map Reference	MB 45 PL 3415
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023
Title Company	APEX SETTLEMENT CORPORATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	12523 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4332

Mortgage

Document Number	0006739748
Date	Sep 25, 2023
Instrument	67397/48

Lender

Name	THE MORTGAGE LINK INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	May 30, 2023
Property Address	12523 ATHERTON DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4332
Document Number	0670410417
Book / Page	67041 / 417
Map Reference	MB 45 PL 3415
Instrument Date	May 26, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2023
Title Company	APEX SETTLEMENT CORPORATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,860.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	12305 AUTUMN TREE LN, CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029-1451
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12523 Atherton Dr was $5,530.

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Montgomery County
Unified School District	Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$484,367 (+18.34%)	$634,500 (+55.02%) Land $180,600 Building $453,900
2025	$5,530.00	$409,300 Land $180,600 Building $228,700	$409,300 Land $180,600 Building $228,700
2023		$367,767	$409,300 Land $180,600 Building $228,700
2022	$3,790.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12523 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.

Wildfire

The area around 12523 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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