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$335,827$275 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $82,900 on May 26, 1987

55 SHELLDRAKE CT

DAMASCUS, MD 20872
2.5
Baths
1,220 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.
1,520 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$336K
$304K low$367K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,900 · May 26, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,240 (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.$322,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$303,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,300

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.0.04
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
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.Deck · 100 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Damascus High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
John T. Baker Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Clearspring Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 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

55 Shelldrake Ct 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 88% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Damascus 20872
  • Newer than 69% of 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.

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$233K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$335,827
CheaperTypical $540,879Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 55 Shelldrake Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDamascus 20872Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$335,82712% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27564% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²15% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,520 ft²9% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198764% of homes69% of homes

About 55 Shelldrake Ct

How much is 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD is $335,827 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $304,321 to $367,333. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD last sell?

55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD last sold on May 26, 1987 for $82,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD?

55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD built?

55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD?

55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD is assigned to Damascus High School (high), rated A-; John T. Baker Middle School (middle), rated B; Clearspring Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD compare to other homes in Damascus 20872?

Among the 4,362 homes in Damascus 20872, it is worth more than 12% of them ($335,827 against a typical $540,879), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($275 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1987 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 12% 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 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Shelldrake Ct, Damascus, MD was $3,240. The county assessed it at $322,000.

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