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$512,231$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 93How 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

3953 LANTERN DR

SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
2
Baths
1,628 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$512K
$475K low$550K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,121 (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.$391,667 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$373,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,600

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.0.13
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
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
Rock View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Newport Mill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Albert Einstein High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20902These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.53,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,608
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

3953 Lantern 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 66% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Silver Spring 20902
  • Older than 81% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Silver Spring 20902

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

This home
$150K$955K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Silver Spring 20902.

How it measures up in Silver Spring 20902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Silver Spring 20902.

Estimated value$512,231
CheaperTypical $533,627Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,628 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 3953 Lantern Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver Spring 20902Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,23143% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31555% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,628 ft²45% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac31% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195652% of homes19% of homes

About 3953 Lantern Dr

How much is 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD is $512,231 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $474,917 to $549,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sell?

3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sold on May 23, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,628 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD built?

3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD is assigned to Rock View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Newport Mill Middle School (middle), rated C+; Albert Einstein High School (high), rated C. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD compare to other homes in Silver Spring 20902?

Among the 13,404 homes in Silver Spring 20902, it is worth more than 43% of them ($512,231 against a typical $533,627), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($315 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,628 ft² against a typical 1,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1956 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 34% 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 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3953 Lantern Dr, Silver Spring, MD was $5,121. The county assessed it at $391,667.

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