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AMHERST AVE

SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
0
Baths
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,744 (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.$2,341,733 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,322,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,361,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.)
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial

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

E
Arcola Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Odessa Shannon Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Northwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20902These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.53,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,608
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

Amherst Ave 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Silver Spring 20902

How it measures up in Silver Spring 20902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Silver Spring 20902.

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

How Amherst Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver Spring 20902Montgomery County
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac78% of homes62% of homes

About Amherst Ave

When did Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD last sell?

Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD?

Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD is assigned to Arcola Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Odessa Shannon Middle School (middle), rated D; Northwood High School (high), rated B. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD was $1,744. The county assessed it at $2,341,733.

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