Montgomery County property record for 2 James St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 504 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00841673 |
| Primary APN | 09-00841673 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 504 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,120 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 00841673 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 JAMES ST |
| City | GAITHERSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20877-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY HGTS |
| Legal Subdivision | OBSERVATORY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P20 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 700731 |
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JAMES ST, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-1929 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 49463 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $168,100 (+2.98%) Land $120,000 Building $48,100 | $168,100 (-) Land $120,000 Building $48,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,418.00 (+12.2%) | $163,233 (+6.34%) | $168,100 (+9.51%) Land $120,000 Building $48,100 |
| 2023 | $153,500 Land $120,000 Building $33,500 | $153,500 Land $120,000 Building $33,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,155.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 450 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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