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$459,445$298 / 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
Last sold for $379,000 on Apr 29, 2005

2 PURCHASE ST

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
3 / 2
Baths
1,540 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.
3,444 ft²
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.

Valuation

$459K
$424K low$495K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$379,000 · Apr 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,458 (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.$416,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$391,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,900

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.0.08
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
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Diamond Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Lakelands Park Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Northwest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

2 Purchase 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Gaithersburg 20878
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 92% 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
$177K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 20% 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$459,445
CheaperTypical $732,420Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size3,444 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 2 Purchase St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaithersburgGaithersburg 20878Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$459,44539% of homes20% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29857% of homes45% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²38% of homes24% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,444 ft²65% of homes46% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197012% of homes8% of homes39% of homes

About 2 Purchase St

How much is 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD is $459,445 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $423,631 to $495,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD last sell?

2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD last sold on Apr 29, 2005 for $379,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD?

2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD built?

2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD?

2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD is assigned to Diamond Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lakelands Park Middle School (middle), rated B-; Northwest High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD compare to other homes in Gaithersburg 20878?

Among the 20,757 homes in Gaithersburg 20878, it is worth more than 20% of them ($459,445 against a typical $732,420), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($298 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 2,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (3,444 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1970 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 27% 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 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Purchase St, Gaithersburg, MD was $5,458. The county assessed it at $416,900.

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