26617 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 26617 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.485 acres (21,120 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$399,900 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,668 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-00940995`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-00940995`
Alternative APN	`00940995`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,926 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,036 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,150 sqft
Basement Area	412 sqft
Finished Basement	412 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	21,120 sqft (0.485 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	110 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Radiant
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00940995
Street Address	26617 RIDGE RD
City	DAMASCUS
State	MD
Zip	20872-1916
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R200
Legal Description	OUT OF PAR 4A VERY GOOD
Legal Subdivision	LOCUST LEVEL
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Township / Civil Division	12
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	700208

Owner

26617 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.

Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 21, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 14, 2017	Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	54442 / 329
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Property Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0595750457
Date	May 15, 2020
Book Page	59575/457

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Property Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0580420279
Date	Aug 21, 2019
Book Page	58042/279

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	335 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Property Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0617430497
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Book Page	61743/497

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	353 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

June 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2017
Property Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916
Document Number	0544420329
Book / Page	54442 / 329
Map Reference	LB634 FO463
Instrument Date	May 9, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	26617 RIDGE RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872-1916

Mortgage

Document Number	0054442338
Date	Jun 14, 2017
Instrument	54442/338

Lender

Name	GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 26617 Ridge Rd was $4,668.

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Montgomery County
Unified School District	Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$436,967 (+7.51%)	$467,500 (-) Land $188,000 Building $279,500
2025	$4,668.00	$406,433	$467,500 Land $188,000 Building $279,500
2023		$366,700	$375,900 Land $179,200 Building $196,700
2022	$3,738.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 26617 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	4 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 26617 Ridge 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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