Montgomery County property record for 198 Hidden Forest Ct, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,769 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,535 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $546,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,739 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03385036 |
| Primary APN | 09-03385036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,769 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,241 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,535 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 03385036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 HIDDEN FOREST CT |
| City | GAITHERSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20877-3545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPT |
| Legal Description | HIDDEN CREEK ARTICLES OF CANCELLATION |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN CREEK |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 700729 |
198 Hidden Forest Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 HIDDEN FOREST CT, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-3545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50498 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 198 HIDDEN FOREST CT, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-3545 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0583060245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 58306/245 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Hidden Forest Ct was $7,739.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Gaithersburg City |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $668,900 (+7.79%) Land $171,300 Building $497,600 | $668,900 (-) Land $171,300 Building $497,600 | |
| 2025 | $7,739.00 | $620,533 | $668,900 Land $171,300 Building $497,600 |
| 2023 | $523,800 Land $174,300 Building $349,500 | $523,800 Land $174,300 Building $349,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Hidden Forest Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 198 Hidden Forest Ct is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 404 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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