8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac — tax account 161002983073
Townhouse built in 1995, 2,109 ft² on 0.05 acres in Potomac, Montgomery County, assessed at $1,067,600; last transfer August 5, 2025 for $1,100,000.
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 | 161002983073 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map GQ12 · Block 1 Lot 66 |
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| Location | 8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac MD 20854 |
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| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County |
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| Subdivision | Bells Mill Estates |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R90 |
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| Acreage | 0.052 acres (2,265 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1995 |
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| Above-grade area | 2,109 ft² |
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| Style | Townhouse-Center Unit 2 Story With Basem |
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| Building type | Center 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 — January 2026
| Land | $375,000 |
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| Improvements | $692,600 |
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| Total | $1,067,600 |
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| Homestead qualification code | 1 |
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Last transfer
| Date | August 5, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $1,100,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 42826, folio 0133 |
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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 71% above the median residential account in Montgomery County ($623,400, 248,486 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 3% 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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