Montgomery County property record for 20 Franklin Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,790 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00993971 |
| Primary APN | 13-00993971 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,001 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 00993971 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | SILVER SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20901-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | BRANWELL PARK SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANWILL PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 702302 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 13-00993971
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FRANKLIN AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-3445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK-FUND STAFF FCU |
| Feb 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK-FUND STAFF FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 05, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 05, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 05, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200536749 |
| Transfer Doc | 0313600672 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 20 FRANKLIN AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-3445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0582400263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2019 |
| Book Page | 58240/263 |
| Name | BANK-FUND STAFF FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20006 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 20 FRANKLIN AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-3445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLASSIC SETTLEMENTS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 FRANKLIN AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-3445 |
| Document Number | 0618260005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 61826/5 |
| Name | BANK-FUND STAFF FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20006 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2031 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $529,367 (+5.76%) | $558,200 (-) Land $280,200 Building $278,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,790.00 (-4.6%) | $500,533 (+8.11%) | $558,200 (+18.34%) Land $280,200 Building $278,000 |
| 2024 | $6,069.00 (+24.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $462,967 | $471,700 Land $255,200 Building $216,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,893.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 726 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION serves 1,900,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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