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$535,353$315 / 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 90How 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 $152,000 on Oct 6, 1993

26840 HOWARD CHAPEL DR

DAMASCUS, MD 20872
1.5
Baths
1,700 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$535K
$480K low$591K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$152,000 · Oct 6, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,426 (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.$402,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$418,700

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.Split Foyer
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 80 ft²

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 · 2.0 mi
H
Damascus High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
John T. Baker Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

26840 Howard Chapel 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Damascus 20872

What homes are worth in Damascus 20872

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

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$231K$1M

This home is worth more than 50% 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$535,353
CheaperTypical $534,736Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,024 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 26840 Howard Chapel Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDamascus 20872Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$535,35350% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31585% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²35% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac80% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than196319% of homes27% of homes

About 26840 Howard Chapel Dr

How much is 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD is $535,353 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $480,009 to $590,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD last sell?

26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD last sold on Oct 6, 1993 for $152,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD?

26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,700 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD built?

26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD?

26840 Howard Chapel Dr, 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 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD compare to other homes in Damascus 20872?

Among the 4,362 homes in Damascus 20872, it is worth more than 50% of them ($535,353 against a typical $534,736), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($315 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 2,024 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1963 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 37% 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 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26840 Howard Chapel Dr, Damascus, MD was $4,426. The county assessed it at $402,600.

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