$710,000
SOLD SEP 13, 2024

3513 Decatur Ave Kensington, MD 20895

North Kensington Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,353 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$525 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Kensington Parkwood Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Kensington Heights Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Fantastic, meticulously cared for 3BR, 2 full BA Cape on a beautiful, landscaped lot in the Town of Kensington. Conveniently located, from 2 parks, 1/2 mile from MARC station, 1.5 mile from Metro, Rock Creek Park, Antique Row, Farmer’s Market, shops and major highways. Updates include new A/C, new hot water heater, gutters and 6 yr old roof.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurel Murphy

Laurel Murphy Real Estate, LLC

Laurel Murphy Real Estate, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Gilroy

Redfin Corp

Redfin Corp

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,019

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • North Bethesda Middle School
  • Walter Johnson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301132533

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,019

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-08-22
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Fantastic, meticulously cared for 3BR, 2 full BA Cape on a beautiful, landscaped lot in the Town of Kensington. Conveniently located, from 2 parks, 1/2 mile from MARC station, 1.5 mile from Metro, Rock Creek Park, Antique Row, Farmer’s Market, shops and major highways. Updates include new A/C, new hot water heater, gutters and 6 yr old roof.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1688
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1353
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 684.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1013
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 340
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 335
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 675
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3513

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Composite, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Refuse: 38.07
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Unknown

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Middle School: NORTH BETHESDA
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTH BETHESDA

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Partially
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R60
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5019.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301132533
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1013
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 09/13/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $710,000 +2.5% $525 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $693,000 -- $512 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,461 $334,700 $206,000 $128,700
2023 $5,019 $325,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,908 $316,500 $0 $0
2021 $3,252 $307,400 $197,500 $109,900
2020 $3,073 $293,733 $0 $0
2019 $2,889 $280,067 $0 $0
2018 $2,740 $266,400 $197,500 $68,900
2017 $2,774 $263,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $260,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,866 $257,700 $0 $0
2014 $2,866 $257,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $127,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $137,300 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2143726

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01132533

Maryland Montgomery County Kensington 20895 North Kensington

3513 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD

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