Montgomery County MD Property Records & Property Search (Free)
Montgomery County property research runs through two state systems — SDAT for the assessment record and MDLandRec for deeds — plus the county's own tax and permitting portals. Here's the free route to each.
Official free sources for Montgomery County, MD property records
| What you need | Where to get it (official) |
|---|---|
| Owner, assessment, and sale history | SDAT Real Property Search (select Montgomery County) |
| Recorded deeds and liens | MDLandRec |
| Property tax bills and payments | Montgomery County Finance |
| Annual tax sale (June) & delinquent list | Montgomery County Division of Treasury |
| Parcel maps and zoning | M-NCPPC / county GIS |
Finding distressed properties in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County's annual June tax sale publishes a delinquent list each spring, and the county's high price floor means even modest distress signals can mark six-figure equity spreads. Vacancy isn't published as an official list here — it has to be inferred from utility, mail, and condition signals.
Every distress signal in Montgomery County, on one map
DMVDealFlow tracks tax-delinquency, vacancy, vacant-lot, blight, REO and foreclosure signals across 2 million parcels in Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia — compiled from the same public sources on this page, mapped to the parcel, refreshed as lists publish.
See the live map →Frequently asked questions
How do I find out who owns a property in Montgomery County?
Use SDAT Real Property Search, select Montgomery County, and search the street address. The record is free and shows owner, mailing address, assessment, and last transfer.
Where are Montgomery County deeds recorded?
At the Circuit Court land records office, searchable free online through MDLandRec.net.
How do I find tax delinquent properties in Montgomery County?
The Division of Treasury publishes the tax sale list in late spring before the June sale. DMVDealFlow tracks Montgomery County tax-delinquency signals on a map year-round.