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$1,514,388$592 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $950,000 on Jun 20, 2008

9800 RIVER RD

POTOMAC, MD 20854
2.5
Baths
2,560 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$950,000 · Jun 20, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,905 (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.$810,533 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$787,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$857,200

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.0.69
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 320 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Potomac Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Winston Churchill High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

9800 River Rd 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 93% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Potomac 20854
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Potomac 20854
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$606K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$1,514,388
CheaperTypical $1,265,699Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$592
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,353 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 9800 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePotomac 20854Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,514,38865% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59298% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²25% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac77% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than1912almost no homesalmost no homes

About 9800 River Rd

How much is 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD is $1,514,388 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,392,561 to $1,636,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD last sell?

9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD last sold on Jun 20, 2008 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD built?

9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD is assigned to Potomac Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Herbert Hoover 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 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD compare to other homes in Potomac 20854?

Among the 17,261 homes in Potomac 20854, it is worth more than 65% of them ($1,514,388 against a typical $1,265,699), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($592 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 25% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 3,353 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1912 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 93% 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 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9800 River Rd, Potomac, MD was $8,905. The county assessed it at $810,533.

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