Montgomery County property record for 12820 Tern Dr, North Potomac, MD 20878 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,542 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,767 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00411802 |
| Primary APN | 06-00411802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,542 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,026 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,104 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,170 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 650 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00411802 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12820 TERN DR |
| City | NORTH POTOMAC |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20878-3570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN VIEW EST |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 700615 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 06-00411802
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12820 TERN DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200511549 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $719,200 (+7.28%) | $768,000 (-) Land $283,300 Building $484,700 | |
| 2025 | $7,767.00 (+18.76%) | $670,400 (+9.56%) | $768,000 (+23.55%) Land $283,300 Building $484,700 |
| 2023 | $611,900 | $621,600 Land $269,900 Building $351,700 | |
| 2022 | $6,540.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Montgomery County (24031C), updated April 12, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240317006151, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 226 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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