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$879,391$331 / 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 96How 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 $686,572 on Apr 20, 2020

579 SHORTHORN WAY

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
2.5
Baths
2,656 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.
1,470 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$879K
$846K low$912K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$686,572 · Apr 20, 2020
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.$331,140
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$264,912
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.63%
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.$548,251
QUICKEN LOANS LLC · recorded May 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,569 (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.$715,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$686,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$772,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
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 · 24 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Washington Grove Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Gaithersburg High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Gaithersburg Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20850These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.51,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,425
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,183
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

579 Shorthorn 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 75% of homes in Rockville
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Rockville
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the newest homes in Rockville 20850

What homes are worth in Rockville 20850

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

This home
$176K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Rockville 20850.

How it measures up in Rockville 20850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 20850.

Estimated value$879,391
CheaperTypical $749,990Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,009 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 579 Shorthorn Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockvilleRockville 20850Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$879,39175% of homes67% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33139% of homes44% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,656 ft²79% of homes71% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,470 ft²14% of homes18% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than202098% of homesalmost all homes98% of homes

About 579 Shorthorn Way

How much is 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD is $879,391 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $846,466 to $912,316. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD last sell?

579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD last sold on Apr 20, 2020 for $686,572, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD?

579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,656 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD built?

579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD?

579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD is assigned to Washington Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Gaithersburg High School (high), rated D; Gaithersburg Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Montgomery County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD compare to other homes in Rockville 20850?

Among the 13,722 homes in Rockville 20850, it is worth more than 67% of them ($879,391 against a typical $749,990), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($331 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,656 ft² against a typical 2,009 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2020 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 73% 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 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Shorthorn Way, Rockville, MD was $9,569. The county assessed it at $715,500.

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