521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.811 acres (35,304 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Nov 1993)
Tax Bill$6,284 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-00294058

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00294058
Alternative APN
  • 00294058

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,868 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,252 sqft
1st Floor Area1,418 sqft
Basement Area450 sqft
Finished Basement450 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area35,304 sqft (0.811 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Breezeway
Porch Area120 sqft
Patio Area680 sqft
BreezewayBreezeway

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number00294058
Street Address521 NORTHWEST DR
CitySILVER SPRING
StateMD
Zip20901-4535
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR90
Legal DescriptionBURNT MILLS VILLAGE
Legal SubdivisionBURNT MILL VILLAGE
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Township / Civil Division5
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract701505

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address521 NORTHWEST DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-4535
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIZENS BANK NA
Feb 16, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page12059 / 481
Last Transfer DateJan 23, 2017
Transfer Doc0538270338
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Property Address521 NORTHWEST DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-4535
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanyCERTIFIED TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 NORTHWEST DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-4535

Mortgage

Document Number0605190422
DateSep 16, 2020
Book Page60519/422
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

February 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY MD
Recording DateFeb 16, 2017
Property Address521 NORTHWEST DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-4535
Document Number0538270338
Book / Page53827 / 338
Map ReferenceMB45 PL3418
Instrument DateJan 23, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 NORTHWEST DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-4535

Mortgage

Document Number0053827342
DateFeb 16, 2017
Instrument53827/342
Lender
NameNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery County
Unified School DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$578,100 (+8.08%) Land $262,500 Building $315,600$578,100 (-) Land $262,500 Building $315,600
2025$6,284.00 (-1.67%)$534,900 (+19.26%)$578,100 (+28.9%) Land $262,500 Building $315,600
2024$6,391.00 (+33.65%)
2023$448,500 Land $262,500 Building $186,000$448,500 Land $262,500 Building $186,000
2022$4,782.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2018 · rainfall accumulation

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemWASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2018–2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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