Montgomery County property record for 18836 Falling Star Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,959 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02595605 |
| Primary APN | 02-02595605 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,959 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,465 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 807 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 807 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 02595605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18836 FALLING STAR RD |
| City | GERMANTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20874-6116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | GERMANTOWN ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | GERMANTOWN ESTATES |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 700306 |
18836 Falling Star Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18836 FALLING STAR RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-6116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66339 / 415 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0686610339 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 18836 FALLING STAR RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-6116 |
| Document Number | 0663390415 |
| Book / Page | 66339 / 415 |
| Map Reference | MB 137 PL 15801 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | JACQUIES TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,687.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 18836 FALLING STAR RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-6116 |
| Document Number | 0066339423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 66339/423 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18836 Falling Star Rd was $6,662, up 13.1% 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 | $591,767 (+11.16%) | $651,200 (-) Land $179,800 Building $471,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,662.00 (+13.09%) | $532,333 | $651,200 Land $179,800 Building $471,400 |
| 2024 | $5,891.00 | ||
| 2023 | $454,667 | $472,900 Land $179,800 Building $293,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18836 Falling Star Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 18836 Falling Star 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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