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$716,287$301 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $650,000 on Jan 21, 2022

17831 PORTER RD

ASHTON, MD 20861
3 / 2
Baths
2,376 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.
2,346 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$716K
$680K low$752K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Jan 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,175 (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.$680,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$521,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$636,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$680,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
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.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
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
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.Deck · 220 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Sherwod High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Sherwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
William H. Farquhar Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20861These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.3%
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.2,094
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.545 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$177,998
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,963
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

17831 Porter 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Ashton 20861
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Ashton 20861
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Ashton 20861
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Ashton 20861
  • Among the newest homes in Ashton 20861

What homes are worth in Ashton 20861

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

This home
$424K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Ashton 20861.

How it measures up in Ashton 20861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 20861.

Estimated value$716,287
CheaperTypical $946,303Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area2,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size2,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 17831 Porter Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 20861Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$716,28727% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30179% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,376 ft²23% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,346 ft²6% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than2021almost all homesalmost all homes

About 17831 Porter Rd

How much is 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD is $716,287 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $680,348 to $752,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD last sell?

17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD last sold on Jan 21, 2022 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD?

17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,376 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD built?

17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD?

17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD is assigned to Sherwod High School (high), rated B-; Sherwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; William H. Farquhar Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD compare to other homes in Ashton 20861?

Among the 1,029 homes in Ashton 20861, it is worth more than 27% of them ($716,287 against a typical $946,303), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($301 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 23% of them (2,376 ft² against a typical 3,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,346 ft² against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2021 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 60% 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 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17831 Porter Rd, Ashton, MD was $7,175. The county assessed it at $680,300.

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