Montgomery County property record for 1609 Chester Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,008 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,957 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $462,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,184 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01464805 |
| Primary APN | 13-01464805 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,957 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 01464805 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 CHESTER MILL RD |
| City | SILVER SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20906-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R200 |
| Legal Description | NORWOOD VILLAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 703221 |
1609 Chester Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CHESTER MILL RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-1121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 52770 / 423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0457190176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Chester Mill Rd was $6,184, up 5.8% 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 | $516,567 (+5.25%) | $568,100 (+15.75%) Land $174,500 Building $393,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,184.00 (+5.82%) | $490,800 Land $174,500 Building $316,300 | $490,800 Land $174,500 Building $316,300 |
| 2024 | $5,844.00 | ||
| 2023 | $446,867 | $490,800 Land $174,500 Building $316,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,404.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Chester Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1609 Chester Mill Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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