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$437,219$291 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $115,000 on Jul 12, 2019

26605 RIDGE RD

DAMASCUS, MD 20872
1.5
Baths
1,502 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$437K
$404K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Jul 12, 2019
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.$87,219
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$69,775
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.82%
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.$350,000
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Dec 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,439 (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.$306,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$272,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$374,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
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.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Shed · 200 ft²Porch · 352 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
Damascus Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Damascus High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
John T. Baker Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20872These 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.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.13,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,370
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,374
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

26605 Ridge 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 77% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the oldest homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Damascus 20872

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

This home
$235K$1M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Damascus 20872.

How it measures up in Damascus 20872

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Damascus 20872.

Estimated value$437,219
CheaperTypical $543,913Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$291
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,502 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,023 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 26605 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDamascus 20872Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$437,21926% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29173% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,502 ft²26% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac77% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19203% of homesalmost no homes

About 26605 Ridge Rd

How much is 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD is $437,219 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $403,706 to $470,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD last sell?

26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD last sold on Jul 12, 2019 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD?

26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,502 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD built?

26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD?

26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD is assigned to Damascus Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Damascus High School (high), rated A-; John T. Baker 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 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD compare to other homes in Damascus 20872?

Among the 4,356 homes in Damascus 20872, it is worth more than 26% of them ($437,219 against a typical $543,913), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($291 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,502 ft² against a typical 2,023 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1920 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 23% 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 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26605 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD was $3,439. The county assessed it at $306,500.

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