Montgomery
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From Bethesda and Chevy Chase to Potomac and Silver Spring. The FORWARD guide to buying and selling across Montgomery County, Maryland.
Who are the best real estate agents in Montgomery County, MD?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers across Montgomery County, Maryland. Marc Cashin, Founder and CEO, and Cesar Rivera, sales advisor, lead the team's Montgomery County work. FORWARD has $300M+ in lifetime managed sales and 300+ completed transactions, with a 97%+ lifetime list-to-sale price ratio. Call (202) 900-3020.
How do I buy or sell a home in Montgomery County with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around specific neighborhoods and school assignments, with offers priced from comparable sales. Sellers get a pricing analysis, preparation guidance, and marketing that reaches buyers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Read how FORWARD works with buyers and sellers, or start with the Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac guides.
Which Montgomery County communities does FORWARD cover?
FORWARD publishes neighborhood guides for Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac, and represents clients throughout the county, including Kensington, Rockville, North Bethesda, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Olney, and Gaithersburg. Montgomery County is Maryland's most populous county and borders Washington DC to the northwest.
Which public schools serve Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Public Schools is Maryland's largest school district, with 156,050 students across 211 schools as of September 2025. School assignment depends on the address, so FORWARD confirms boundaries with MCPS before a client makes an offer.
How is buying a home in Maryland different from DC or Virginia?
Maryland charges a state transfer tax of 0.5% on most sales, and Montgomery County adds its own transfer tax, generally 1%, plus a tiered recordation tax. First-time buyers can qualify for a reduced state transfer tax and a partial recordation exemption. Property tax runs on a July to June fiscal year, and owner-occupied homes pay in two installments, due September 30 and December 31. Confirm exact figures with your settlement company.
How do you get around Montgomery County?
Metro's Red Line serves both sides of the county: Bethesda, Medical Center, Grosvenor-Strathmore, North Bethesda, Twinbrook, Rockville, and Shady Grove to the west, and Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont to the east. MARC's Brunswick Line adds commuter rail, and I-270 and the Capital Beltway carry most driving traffic. The Purple Line light rail, linking Bethesda to New Carrollton, is expected to open in late 2027.
Montgomery County: frequently asked questions
What does Montgomery County include?
Montgomery County includes incorporated cities such as Rockville, the county seat, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park, along with unincorporated communities such as Bethesda, Silver Spring, Potomac, and Olney. The Town of Chevy Chase and Chevy Chase Village are among several smaller incorporated municipalities.
What is the median home price in Montgomery County, MD?
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $637,000 for Montgomery County in the three months ending August 2026, up 3.0% from a year earlier, with 817 homes sold and a median of 41 days on market. Prices range widely, from condominiums near Metro to estates in Potomac.
When are Montgomery County property taxes due?
The tax year runs July 1 to June 30. Bills go out in July, and owner-occupied homes pay in two installments, due September 30 and December 31. Most buyers with a mortgage pay through an escrow account.
When will the Purple Line open?
The Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail line with 21 stations between Bethesda and New Carrollton. The final track was laid in May 2026, and service is expected to begin in late 2027.
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