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$389,428$304 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

12531 CRYSTAL ROCK TER

GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
2.5
Baths
1,280 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.
1,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$389K
$372K low$407K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,260 (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.$322,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,367
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
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.0.04
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 70 ft²

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.

H
Seneca Valley High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20874These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
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.63,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,042
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,548
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%

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How this home compares

12531 Crystal Rock Ter 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 82% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Germantown 20874
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Germantown 20874

What homes are worth in Germantown 20874

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

This home
$232K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Germantown 20874.

How it measures up in Germantown 20874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Germantown 20874.

Estimated value$389,428
CheaperTypical $436,203Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 12531 Crystal Rock Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGermantown 20874Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$389,42833% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30475% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²32% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,600 ft²31% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than198329% of homes57% of homes

About 12531 Crystal Rock Ter

How much is 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD is $389,428 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $371,637 to $407,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD last sell?

12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD?

12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD built?

12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD?

12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD is assigned to Seneca Valley High School (high), rated C; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated C; Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD compare to other homes in Germantown 20874?

Among the 18,157 homes in Germantown 20874, it is worth more than 33% of them ($389,428 against a typical $436,203), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($304 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1983 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 18% 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 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12531 Crystal Rock Ter, Germantown, MD was $3,260. The county assessed it at $322,800.

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