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TownhouseResidential
$796,124$337 / 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 96How 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 $300,000 on Jun 22, 2001

5938 DORCHESTER WAY

ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
3 / 2
Baths
2,363 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.
2,153 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$796K
$761K low$832K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jun 22, 2001
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.$601,124
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$480,899
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.25%
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.$195,000
COLUMBIA BANK · recorded Nov 1, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,473 (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.$755,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$733,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$801,100

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.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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, Attached
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.Patio · 280 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
Tilden Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Walter Johnson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Garrett Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 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.Yes

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

5938 Dorchester Way 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 more than 68% of homes in Rockville 20852
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Rockville 20852
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of 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
$177K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 68% 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$796,124
CheaperTypical $615,241Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$337
CheaperTypical $359Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2,153 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5938 Dorchester Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockville 20852Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$796,12468% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33738% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,363 ft²73% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,153 ft²53% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197950% of homes51% of homes

About 5938 Dorchester Way

How much is 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD is $796,124 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $760,703 to $831,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD last sell?

5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD last sold on Jun 22, 2001 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD?

5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD has 3 bathrooms, 2,363 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD built?

5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD?

5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD is assigned to Tilden Middle School (middle), rated A-; Walter Johnson High School (high), rated A; Garrett Park 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 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20852?

Among the 13,797 homes in Rockville 20852, it is worth more than 68% of them ($796,124 against a typical $615,241), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($337 against a typical $359), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,363 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (2,153 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1979 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 67% 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 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5938 Dorchester Way, Rockville, MD was $8,473. The county assessed it at $755,700.

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