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$994,538$231 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $685,000 on Oct 15, 2015

5 PENNFOREST WAY

ROCKVILLE, MD 20853
4.5
Baths
4,304 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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

$995K
$931K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$685,000 · Oct 15, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$446,538
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$357,230
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.55%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$548,000
CREDIT UNION MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION INC · 3.37% 1 · recorded Oct 15, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,565 (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.$858,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$254,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$604,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$804,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,500

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.0.55
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 · 596 ft²Porch · 220 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Cashell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Col. Zadok Magruder High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Redland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20853These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.30,497
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,074
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Pennforest Way 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 Rockville 20853
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Rockville 20853
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Rockville 20853

What homes are worth in Rockville 20853

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

This home
$234K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Rockville 20853.

How it measures up in Rockville 20853

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 20853.

Estimated value$994,538
CheaperTypical $641,089Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area4,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,032 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 5 Pennforest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockville 20853Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$994,53893% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2318% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than4,304 ft²95% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac92% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198288% of homes55% of homes

About 5 Pennforest Way

How much is 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD is $994,538 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $930,821 to $1,058,255. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD last sell?

5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD last sold on Oct 15, 2015 for $685,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD?

5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD has 4.5 bathrooms, 4,304 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD built?

5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD?

5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD is assigned to Cashell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Col. Zadok Magruder High School (high), rated C; Redland Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20853?

Among the 9,292 homes in Rockville 20853, it is worth more than 93% of them ($994,538 against a typical $641,089), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($231 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 95% of them (4,304 ft² against a typical 2,032 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1982 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 79% 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 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Pennforest Way, Rockville, MD was $10,565. The county assessed it at $858,500.

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