12824 Tern Dr, North Potomac (Gaithersburg), MD 20878 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 12824 Tern Dr, North Potomac, MD 20878

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.942 acres (41,022 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$430,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$6,401 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-00411323

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-00411323
Alternative APN
  • 00411323

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,936 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,488 sqft
1st Floor Area1,336 sqft
Basement Area600 sqft
Finished Basement600 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area41,022 sqft (0.942 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area552 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemBaseboard
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number00411323
Street Address12824 TERN DR
CityNORTH POTOMAC
StateMD
Zip20878-3570
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR200
Legal DescriptionMOUNTAIN VIEW EST
Legal SubdivisionMOUNTAIN VIEW EST
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Township / Civil Division6
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract700615

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12820 TERN DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 10, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 13, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page65014 / 131
Last Transfer DateMay 31, 2024
Transfer Doc0680520496
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Recording DateJan 10, 2022
Property Address12824 TERN DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570
Document Number0650140131
Book / Page65014 / 131
Map ReferenceMB 77 PL 7709
Instrument DateDec 28, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2022
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,450.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address12820 TERN DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570

Mortgage

Document Number0065014135
DateJan 10, 2022
Instrument65014/135
Lender
NameFIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Recording DateJul 13, 2018
Property Address12824 TERN DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570
Document Number0563110383
Book / Page056311 / 000383
Instrument DateJun 25, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2018
Title CompanyVILLAGE SETTLEMENTS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$350.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12824 TERN DR NORTH POTOMAC MD 208783570, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-3570

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery County
Unified School DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$526,167 (+7.02%)$560,700 (-) Land $289,000 Building $271,700
2025$6,401.00 (+8.38%)$491,633 (+9.21%)$560,700 (+22.66%) Land $289,000 Building $271,700
2024$5,906.00 (+7.81%)
2023$450,167$457,100 Land $275,400 Building $181,700
2022$5,478.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2012–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJul 2018 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemWASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2018–2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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