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$472,940$310 / 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 97How 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 $215,000 on May 29, 2003

709 FORSTON ST

TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
2
Baths
1,526 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$473K
$457K low$489K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · May 29, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,856 (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.$385,567 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,133
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$414,000

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.Townhouse
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Rolling Terrace Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 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

709 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Takoma Park 20912
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Takoma Park 20912
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 91% 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$1.3M

This home is worth more than 23% 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$472,940
CheaperTypical $626,221Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $354Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,526 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,743 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 709 Forston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTakoma Park 20912Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,94023% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31030% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,526 ft²38% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac46% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than194866% of homes9% of homes

About 709 Forston St

How much is 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD is $472,940 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $456,797 to $489,083. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD last sell?

709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD last sold on May 29, 2003 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,526 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD built?

709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

709 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 709 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 23% of them ($472,940 against a typical $626,221), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($310 against a typical $354), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,526 ft² against a typical 1,743 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1948 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 29% 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 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Forston St, Takoma Park, MD was $4,856. The county assessed it at $385,567.

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