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$791,684$365 / 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 92How 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

1521 COLUMBIA AVE

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
2.5
Baths
2,170 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$792K
$732K low$852K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,808 (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.$667,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$652,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$681,900

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.0.25
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 128 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

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

E
College Gardens Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Julius West Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Richard Montgomery High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

1521 Columbia Ave 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 more than 67% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Rockville
  • Older than 71% of homes in Rockville 20850

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
$166K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 54% of 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$791,684
CheaperTypical $760,623Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$365
CheaperTypical $341Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1521 Columbia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockvilleRockville 20850Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$791,68463% of homes54% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36557% of homes63% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,170 ft²62% of homes54% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac85% of homes79% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than197046% of homes29% of homes38% of homes

About 1521 Columbia Ave

How much is 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD is $791,684 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $731,663 to $851,705. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD last sell?

1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD?

1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,170 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD built?

1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD?

1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD is assigned to College Gardens Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Julius West Middle School (middle), rated A; Richard Montgomery 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 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20850?

Among the 14,094 homes in Rockville 20850, it is worth more than 54% of them ($791,684 against a typical $760,623), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($365 against a typical $341), it is bigger than 54% of them (2,170 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1970 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 67% 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 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Columbia Ave, Rockville, MD was $8,808. The county assessed it at $667,400.

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