403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 ba · 947 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.045 acres (1,945 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,405 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Second Mortgage May 2021 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-01685734`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-01685734`
Alternative APN	`01685734`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	27 Units
Building Area	947 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	947 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	1,945 sqft (0.045 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number	01685734
Street Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE, 17
City	GAITHERSBURG
State	MD
Zip	20879-3541
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R18
Legal Description	UNIT 17 HYDE PARK PH ASE 1 PAR B
Legal Subdivision	HYDE PARK PHASE 1
Legal Phase	AS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	17
Legal Unit	17
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Township / Civil Division	9
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	700733

Owner

403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17 is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	7704 KEYPORT TER, DERWOOD, MD 20855-2224
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CITY OF GIATHERSBURG
May 21, 2021	Deed, Transfer COVENANT TITLE AND ESCROW, COVENANT TITLE & ESCROW LLC
May 23, 2018	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 29, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 17, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	63051 / 410
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Property Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	INTEGRA TITLE & ESCROW INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0560660440
Date	May 23, 2018
Book Page	56066/440

Lender

Name	CITY OF GIATHERSBURG
Type	Government Agency
Address	GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541
Document Number	0630510410
Book / Page	63051 / 410
Map Reference	MB 14&15 PL1445-1460
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2021
Title Company	COVENANT TITLE AND ESCROW, COVENANT TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4102 BLACKPOOL RD, 4102, ROCKVILLE, MD 20853-2008

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	7704 KEYPORT TER, DERWOOD, MD 20855-2224

May 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	May 23, 2018
Property Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541
Document Number	0560660413
Book / Page	56066 / 413
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	INTEGRA TITLE & ESCROW INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,875.00
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	Joint Tenants
Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541

Mortgage

Document Number	0056066419
Date	May 23, 2018
Instrument	56066/419

Lender

Name	HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2018
Property Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541
Document Number	0555570322
Book / Page	055557 / 000322
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$109.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	7111 STRATOS LN GAITHERSBURG MD 208795424, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-5424

February 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY MD
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2017
Property Address	403 CHRISTOPHER AVE APT 17, 17, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879-3541
Document Number	0538360136
Book / Page	053836 / 000136
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2016
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$100.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Partnership

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17 was $2,405.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$200,000 (+13.21%) Land $60,000 Building $140,000	$200,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $140,000
2025	$2,405.00	$176,667	$200,000 Land $60,000 Building $140,000
2023		$130,000 Land $39,000 Building $91,000	$130,000 Land $39,000 Building $91,000
2022	$1,648.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 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

The area around 403 Christopher Ave, Apt 17 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 65 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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