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$473,210$314 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $172,000 on Aug 11, 1999

12905 PENROSE ST

ROCKVILLE, MD 20853
2
Baths
1,506 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$473K
$431K low$515K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Aug 11, 1999
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$373,760
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$299,008
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.19%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$99,450
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Nov 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,775 (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.$403,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$186,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,800

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Wheaton Woods Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Parkland Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Wheaton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20853These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.30,497
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,074
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,691
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

12905 Penrose St 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 92% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Older than 76% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Rockville 20853

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

This home
$240K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Rockville 20853.

How it measures up in Rockville 20853

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 20853.

Estimated value$473,210
CheaperTypical $642,078Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$314
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,035 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 12905 Penrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockville 20853Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$473,2108% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31453% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,506 ft²15% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac22% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than196031% of homes24% of homes

About 12905 Penrose St

How much is 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD is $473,210 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $431,187 to $515,233. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD last sell?

12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD last sold on Aug 11, 1999 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD?

12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,506 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD built?

12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD?

12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD is assigned to Wheaton Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Parkland Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wheaton High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20853?

Among the 9,292 homes in Rockville 20853, it is worth more than 8% of them ($473,210 against a typical $642,078), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($314 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,506 ft² against a typical 2,035 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1960 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 28% 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 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12905 Penrose St, Rockville, MD was $4,775. The county assessed it at $403,800.

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