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$1,794,112$294 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $478,634 on Sep 24, 1997

1517 DEFOE ST

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
4.5
Baths
6,099 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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

$1.8M
$1.7M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$478,634 · Sep 24, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,235 (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.$1,452,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$418,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,034,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,361,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,452,800

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.Bi-Level
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.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 · 600 ft²Porch · 480 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
Fallsmead Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Thomas S. Wootton High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Robert Frost Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20850These 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.104
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 100.40

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.51,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,425
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,183
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

1517 Defoe 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Rockville
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Rockville
  • Among the largest homes in Rockville
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Rockville
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Rockville 20850

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

This home
$183K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Rockville 20850.

How it measures up in Rockville 20850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 20850.

Estimated value$1,794,112
CheaperTypical $752,041Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area6,099 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 1517 Defoe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockvilleRockville 20850Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,794,112almost all homesalmost all homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29419% of homes23% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than6,099 ft²almost all homes97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac96% of homes90% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199773% of homes60% of homes82% of homes

About 1517 Defoe St

How much is 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD is $1,794,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,686,807 to $1,901,417. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD last sell?

1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD last sold on Sep 24, 1997 for $478,634, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD?

1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD has 4.5 bathrooms, 6,099 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD built?

1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD?

1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD is assigned to Fallsmead Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Thomas S. Wootton High School (high), rated A+; Robert Frost Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20850?

Among the 14,094 homes in Rockville 20850, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,794,112 against a typical $752,041), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($294 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 97% of them (6,099 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1997 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 95% 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 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1517 Defoe St, Rockville, MD was $18,235. The county assessed it at $1,452,800.

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