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$591,953$378 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

509 SOUTHWEST DR

SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
1.5
Baths
1,568 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$592K
$529K low$655K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$965 (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.$506,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$506,400

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.Conventional
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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
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.Garage, Detached
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 · 725 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Francis Scott Key Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
H
Springbrook High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20901These 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.85
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 100.35

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.37,269
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,931 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,311
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

509 Southwest 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 82% of homes in Silver Spring 20901
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Silver Spring 20901
  • Older than 89% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Silver Spring 20901

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

This home
$210K$915K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Silver Spring 20901.

How it measures up in Silver Spring 20901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Silver Spring 20901.

Estimated value$591,953
CheaperTypical $581,064Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$378
CheaperTypical $321Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 509 Southwest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver Spring 20901Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$591,95354% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37882% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²33% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac93% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195044% of homes11% of homes

About 509 Southwest Dr

How much is 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD is $591,953 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $528,581 to $655,325. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sell?

509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD last sold on May 24, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD built?

509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD is assigned to Francis Scott Key Middle School (middle), rated D+; Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School (elementary); Springbrook 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 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD compare to other homes in Silver Spring 20901?

Among the 10,023 homes in Silver Spring 20901, it is worth more than 54% of them ($591,953 against a typical $581,064), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($378 against a typical $321), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 45% 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 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Southwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD was $965. The county assessed it at $506,400.

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