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948 Orchard Ridge Dr

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 20032 floors2 units1,759–2,706 ft²
$944K
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$472K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$219
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-28.2%vs the Gaithersburg ZIP median sale $/ft² ($305)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20032005200920122024
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20032005200920122024

5 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Studio
2 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$255/ft²
Floor 2
$183/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.50%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.11.4 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.86%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$476,554
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,643
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 100Oct 1, 2024$475,000Unit 100Dec 14, 2012$328,500Unit 100Jan 13, 2009$298,900Unit 200Oct 14, 2005$477,500Unit 200Jun 19, 2003$327,170

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
34
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMONTGOMERY
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lakelands Park Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Diamond Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Northwest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20878These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$176,656
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

948 Orchard Ridge Dr # 100
1,759 ft²
$449K
948 Orchard Ridge Dr # 200
2,706 ft²
$495K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 948 Orchard Ridge Dr

How many units are in 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD?

948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD has 2 residential units across 2 floors, built in 2003, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 2 units at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD is $472,083. That works out to $219 per square foot. Units run from 1,759 to 2,706 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD expensive for Gaithersburg?

Units at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD carry a median of $219 per square foot, 28% below the Gaithersburg median of $305 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD?

0 units at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD sold in the last 12 months, out of 5 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD appreciated?

Across 3 repeat sales of the same unit, 948 Orchard Ridge Dr, Gaithersburg, MD returned a median 3.2% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 3.9 years.

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