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$582,265$319 / 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 95How 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 $551,000 on Jan 19, 2022

708 FORSTON ST

TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
2.5
Baths
1,824 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$582K
$553K low$612K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$551,000 · Jan 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,503 (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.$504,767 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$467,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$542,500

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.Bi-Level
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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 · 234 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Rolling Terrace Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Silver Spring International Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Montgomery Blair High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20912These 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.119
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 100.39

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,466
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,805 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,081
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,036
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

708 Forston St 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 less per square foot than 66% of homes in Takoma Park 20912
  • Older than 90% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Takoma Park 20912

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

This home
$156K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Takoma Park 20912.

How it measures up in Takoma Park 20912

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Takoma Park 20912.

Estimated value$582,265
CheaperTypical $626,080Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,738 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 708 Forston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTakoma Park 20912Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$582,26542% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31934% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²55% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac59% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194967% of homes10% of homes

About 708 Forston St

How much is 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD is $582,265 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $552,987 to $611,543. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD last sell?

708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD last sold on Jan 19, 2022 for $551,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD built?

708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD is assigned to Rolling Terrace Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Silver Spring International Middle School (middle), rated B-; Montgomery Blair High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD compare to other homes in Takoma Park 20912?

Among the 5,190 homes in Takoma Park 20912, it is worth more than 42% of them ($582,265 against a typical $626,080), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($319 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,738 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1949 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 43% 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 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD was $5,503. The county assessed it at $504,767.

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