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$499,314$342 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

12517 ATHERTON DR

SILVER SPRING, MD 20906
1
Baths
1,462 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$499K
$476K low$523K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,092 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$380,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$371,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$399,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Sargent Shriver Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
A. Mario Loiederman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Wheaton High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20906These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.73,317
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,461
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,414
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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%

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How this home compares

12517 Atherton Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Silver Spring 20906
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Silver Spring 20906

What homes are worth in Silver Spring 20906

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$141K$993K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Silver Spring 20906.

How it measures up in Silver Spring 20906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Silver Spring 20906.

Estimated value$499,314
CheaperTypical $461,717Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$342
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,462 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 12517 Atherton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver Spring 20906Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,31458% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34288% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,462 ft²45% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac51% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195310% of homes15% of homes

About 12517 Atherton Dr

How much is 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD is $499,314 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $475,592 to $523,036. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sell?

12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sold on Sep 14, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,462 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD built?

12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD is assigned to Sargent Shriver Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; A. Mario Loiederman Middle School (middle), rated D+; Wheaton High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD compare to other homes in Silver Spring 20906?

Among the 21,639 homes in Silver Spring 20906, it is worth more than 58% of them ($499,314 against a typical $461,717), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($342 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,462 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1953 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12517 Atherton Dr, Silver Spring, MD was $5,092. The county assessed it at $380,700.

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