Montgomery County property record for 8540 Atwell Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,613 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00123464 |
| Primary APN | 04-00123464 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,613 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 332 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 00123464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8540 ATWELL RD |
| City | POTOMAC |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20854-6234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | MONTGOMERY SQUARE |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTGOMERY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 701002 |
8540 Atwell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 ATWELL RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854-6234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008112604 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 112604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 8540 ATWELL RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854-6234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0596140497 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 59614/497 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY MD |
| Property Address | 8540 ATWELL RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854-6234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8540 ATWELL RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854-6234 |
| Document Number | 0603460139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 60346/139 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8540 Atwell Rd was $7,746, down 2% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $711,600 (+5.78%) Land $392,300 Building $319,300 | $711,600 (-) Land $392,300 Building $319,300 | |
| 2025 | $7,746.00 (-1.99%) | $672,700 | $711,600 Land $392,300 Building $319,300 |
| 2024 | $7,903.00 | ||
| 2023 | $594,900 Land $373,700 Building $221,200 | $594,900 Land $373,700 Building $221,200 | |
| 2022 | $6,364.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8540 Atwell 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 | 6 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 risk around 8540 Atwell 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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