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$394,805$247 / 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 89How 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 $195,000 on Apr 22, 2021

3242 ROYAL FERN PL

ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
1.5
Baths
1,596 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.
756 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$395K
$350K low$440K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Apr 22, 2021
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.$211,805
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$169,444
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.44%
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.$175,500
TOWNEBANK MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 22, 2021
2nd 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.$7,500
TOWNEBANK MORTGAGE

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,887 (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.$239,633 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,900

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.0.02
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Bayard Rustin Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Richard Montgomery High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Julius West Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20852These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,764
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,168 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,549
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,499
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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%

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

3242 Royal Fern Pl 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 89% of homes in Rockville
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Rockville
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Rockville
  • Among the newest homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Rockville 20852

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

This home
$178K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Rockville 20852.

How it measures up in Rockville 20852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 20852.

Estimated value$394,805
CheaperTypical $618,142Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$247
CheaperTypical $359Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size756 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 3242 Royal Fern Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockvilleRockville 20852Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,80511% of homes28% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2476% of homes12% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,596 ft²38% of homes52% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than756 ft²5% of homes24% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than202098% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes

About 3242 Royal Fern Pl

How much is 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD is $394,805 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $349,758 to $439,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD last sell?

3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD last sold on Apr 22, 2021 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD?

3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,596 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD built?

3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD?

3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD is assigned to Bayard Rustin Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Richard Montgomery High School (high), rated A-; Julius West Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20852?

Among the 13,797 homes in Rockville 20852, it is worth more than 28% of them ($394,805 against a typical $618,142), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($247 against a typical $359), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,596 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (756 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (2020 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 18% 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 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3242 Royal Fern Pl, Rockville, MD was $3,887. The county assessed it at $239,633.

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