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Last sold for $2,000,000 on Nov 12, 2002

12920 RIVER RD

POTOMAC, MD 20854
5.5
Baths
10,999 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.
3.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000,000 · Nov 12, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,156 (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.$2,547,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$944,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,602,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,547,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,547,500

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.Bi-Level
CountyMONTGOMERY
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
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.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 1,250 ft²

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
Potomac Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 mi
M
Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Winston Churchill High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20854These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.51,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,423 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$211,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$271,649
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

12920 River Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the largest lots in Potomac 20854
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Potomac 20854

How it measures up in Potomac 20854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Potomac 20854.

Living area10,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size3.86 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 12920 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePotomac 20854Montgomery County
Living areabigger than10,999 ft²97% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than3.86 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198977% of homes73% of homes

About 12920 River Rd

When did 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD last sell?

12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD last sold on Nov 12, 2002 for $2,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD has 5.5 bathrooms and 10,999 square feet of living space.

When was 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD built?

12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD is assigned to Potomac Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Herbert Hoover Middle School (middle), rated A+; Winston Churchill High School (high), rated A. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD compare to other homes in Potomac 20854?

Among the 17,261 homes in Potomac 20854, it is bigger than 97% of them (10,999 ft² against a typical 3,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (3.86 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1989 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12920 River Rd, Potomac, MD was $30,156. The county assessed it at $2,547,500.

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