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$478,023$418 / 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 96How 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 $480,000 on Jun 9, 2026

185 SHARPSTEAD LN

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
1.5
Baths
1,144 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.
2,759 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$478K
$459K low$497K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Jun 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,092 (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.$385,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$366,233
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$385,800

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.0.06
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Fields Road Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Ridgeview Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Quince Orchard High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20878These 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.62
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 100.42

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$176,656
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

185 Sharpstead Ln 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 79% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Gaithersburg
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878

What homes are worth in Gaithersburg 20878

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

This home
$184K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878.

How it measures up in Gaithersburg 20878

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaithersburg 20878.

Estimated value$478,023
CheaperTypical $737,744Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$418
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,256 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size2,759 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 185 Sharpstead Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaithersburgGaithersburg 20878Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,02341% of homes21% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41897% of homes95% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²13% of homes8% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,759 ft²57% of homes40% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than198136% of homes27% of homes53% of homes

About 185 Sharpstead Ln

How much is 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD is $478,023 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $459,497 to $496,549. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD last sell?

185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD last sold on Jun 9, 2026 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD?

185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD built?

185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD?

185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD is assigned to Fields Road Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ridgeview Middle School (middle), rated B-; Quince Orchard 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 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD compare to other homes in Gaithersburg 20878?

Among the 20,757 homes in Gaithersburg 20878, it is worth more than 21% of them ($478,023 against a typical $737,744), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($418 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 2,256 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (2,759 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1981 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 29% 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 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD was $5,092. The county assessed it at $385,800.

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