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$1,129,481$441 / 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 85How 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 $1,100,000 on Aug 5, 2025

8431 BELLS RIDGE TER

POTOMAC, MD 20854
3.5
Baths
2,559 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.
2,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$956K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · Aug 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,148 (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.$894,733 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$808,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,067,600

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.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 220 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
Bells Mill Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Cabin John Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Winston Churchill High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20854These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.51,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,423 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$211,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$271,649
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

8431 Bells Ridge Ter 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 83% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Potomac 20854
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Potomac 20854
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Potomac 20854

What homes are worth in Potomac 20854

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

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$628K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Potomac 20854.

How it measures up in Potomac 20854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Potomac 20854.

Estimated value$1,129,481
CheaperTypical $1,266,785Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,559 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,355 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size2,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 8431 Bells Ridge Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePotomac 20854Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,129,48137% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44186% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than2,559 ft²24% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,250 ft²7% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199583% of homes79% of homes

About 8431 Bells Ridge Ter

How much is 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD is $1,129,481 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $955,869 to $1,303,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD last sell?

8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD last sold on Aug 5, 2025 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD?

8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,559 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD built?

8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD?

8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD is assigned to Bells Mill Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Cabin John Middle School (middle), rated A+; Winston Churchill High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD compare to other homes in Potomac 20854?

Among the 17,261 homes in Potomac 20854, it is worth more than 37% of them ($1,129,481 against a typical $1,266,785), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($441 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 24% of them (2,559 ft² against a typical 3,355 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1995 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 83% 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 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD was $9,148. The county assessed it at $894,733.

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