12827 Tern Dr, Gaithersburg — tax account 160603105861
Single-family house built in 1996, 3,756 ft² on 0.63 acres in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, assessed at $1,088,500; last transfer December 12, 2025 for $1,166,500.
From the State Department of Assessments and Taxation file as published by the Maryland Department of Planning (MD iMAP) — not the official record. Open the official SDAT record.
Account
| Tax account number | 160603105861 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map ES34 · Block A Lot 8 |
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| Location | 12827 Tern Dr, Gaithersburg MD 20878 |
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| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County |
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| Subdivision | Mountain View Estates |
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| Plat | 19756 |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R200 |
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| Acreage | 0.632 acres (27,530 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1996 |
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| Above-grade area | 3,756 ft² |
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| Style | 2 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Frame |
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| Quality grade | 5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — October 2024
| Land | $271,800 |
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| Improvements | $816,700 |
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| Total | $1,088,500 |
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Last transfer
| Date | December 12, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $1,166,500 |
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| Deed reference | liber 59700, folio 0280 |
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What this means
- Maryland reassesses each property every three years; increases are phased in over the following three years, and the Homestead Tax Credit caps the yearly increase on a principal residence.
- Assessed 75% above the median residential account in Montgomery County ($623,400, 248,486 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 7% above the current assessment.
Parcel point of the Maryland Department of Planning — not a survey.
Data: Maryland Department of Planning / SDAT, MD iMAP Parcel Points, retrieved November 1, 2026. Sources and freshness. No owner names or mailing addresses are published.
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