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$603,130$331 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

7816 POLARA PL

DERWOOD, MD 20855
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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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

$603K
$547K low$660K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,844 (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.$530,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$295,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$498,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,100

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.0.19
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.Deck · 300 ft²Porch · 152 ft²

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

M
Shady Grove Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Candlewood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Col. Zadok Magruder High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20855These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.16,890
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,553
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,855
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

7816 Polara Pl 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 89% of homes in Derwood 20855
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Derwood 20855
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Derwood 20855

What homes are worth in Derwood 20855

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

This home
$310K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Derwood 20855.

How it measures up in Derwood 20855

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Derwood 20855.

Estimated value$603,130
CheaperTypical $650,184Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 7816 Polara Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDerwood 20855Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$603,13037% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33189% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²28% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac31% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198245% of homes55% of homes

About 7816 Polara Pl

How much is 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD is $603,130 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $546,533 to $659,727. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD last sell?

7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD last sold on Nov 29, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD?

7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD built?

7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD?

7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD is assigned to Shady Grove Middle School (middle), rated C+; Candlewood Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Col. Zadok Magruder 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 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD compare to other homes in Derwood 20855?

Among the 5,812 homes in Derwood 20855, it is worth more than 37% of them ($603,130 against a typical $650,184), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($331 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 2,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1982 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 47% 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 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7816 Polara Pl, Derwood, MD was $4,844. The county assessed it at $530,100.

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