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$501,409$380 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $83,762 on Nov 17, 1997

20809 TALL FOREST DR

GERMANTOWN, MD 20876
2.5
Baths
1,320 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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

$501K
$486K low$517K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$83,762 · Nov 17, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,509 (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.$428,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$179,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$405,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$428,700

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.Bi-Level
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Porch · 54 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.

E
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Seneca Valley High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20876These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.97%
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.10%
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.26,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,472 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,092
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

20809 Tall Forest Dr 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 68% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Germantown 20876
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Germantown 20876

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

This home
$232K$997K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Germantown 20876.

How it measures up in Germantown 20876

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Germantown 20876.

Estimated value$501,409
CheaperTypical $508,860Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$380
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,763 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 20809 Tall Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGermantown 20876Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$501,40949% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38096% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²27% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac57% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than199775% of homes82% of homes

About 20809 Tall Forest Dr

How much is 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD is $501,409 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $486,221 to $516,597. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD last sell?

20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD last sold on Nov 17, 1997 for $83,762, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD?

20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD built?

20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD?

20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD is assigned to Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Seneca Valley High School (high), rated C; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD compare to other homes in Germantown 20876?

Among the 6,988 homes in Germantown 20876, it is worth more than 49% of them ($501,409 against a typical $508,860), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($380 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,763 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1997 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 32% 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 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20809 Tall Forest Dr, Germantown, MD was $4,509. The county assessed it at $428,700.

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