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$782,227$422 / 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 97How 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 $237,500 on Nov 10, 1998

17 WATCHWATER WAY

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
3
Baths
1,854 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$782K
$755K low$809K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$237,500 · Nov 10, 1998
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.$625,227
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$500,182
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.20%
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.$157,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC · recorded Apr 19, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,915 (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.$660,967 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$634,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$714,700

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.Split Foyer
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 130 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.

M
Julius West Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Richard Montgomery High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Bayard Rustin Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 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%

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

17 Watchwater Way 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 66% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Rockville
  • Older than 72% 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
$179K$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$782,227
CheaperTypical $749,306Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$422
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,854 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,022 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 17 Watchwater Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockvilleRockville 20850Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$782,22764% of homes54% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42282% of homes84% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,854 ft²50% of homes43% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac80% of homes75% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than196845% of homes28% of homes36% of homes

About 17 Watchwater Way

How much is 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD is $782,227 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $755,336 to $809,118. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD last sell?

17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD last sold on Nov 10, 1998 for $237,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD?

17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,854 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD built?

17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD?

17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD is assigned to Julius West Middle School (middle), rated A; Richard Montgomery High School (high), rated A-; Bayard Rustin 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 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20850?

Among the 13,722 homes in Rockville 20850, it is worth more than 54% of them ($782,227 against a typical $749,306), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($422 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,854 ft² against a typical 2,022 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1968 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 66% 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 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Watchwater Way, Rockville, MD was $8,915. The county assessed it at $660,967.

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