4901 Falstone Avenue
4901 Falstone Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
$1,595,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,176 Sq. Ft.
$733 / Sq. Ft.
2,176
Sq. Ft.
$733
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Open: 6/2 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Listed By Compass
Open: 6/2 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Description
As a general rule, I do not write in first-person in marketing. Nor do I touch on the personal. But as a native of the town Somerset (Somerset Elementary class of ’66) and having known this family for decades, I am compelled to make an exception to both. It goes without saying this neighborhood is near and dear to me. So, it is particularly special and seems only appropriate that I represent for sale one of the few remaining original owner homes. *This was Florence’s house. It was built in 1955 and...As a general rule, I do not write in first-person in marketing. Nor do I touch on the personal. But as a native of the town Somerset (Somerset Elementary class of ’66) and having known this family for decades, I am compelled to make an exception to both. It goes without saying this neighborhood is near and dear to me. So, it is particularly special and seems only appropriate that I represent for sale one of the few remaining original owner homes. *This was Florence’s house. It was built in 1955 and has been hers ever since. A classic mid-century charmer, there are 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a tablespace kitchen and a daylight walkout lower level with a vast family room and bonus space. There is mature landscaping including the backyard azaleas of Somerset legend. *In 2018, it made sense for Florence to move to a senior living community. The home was obviously lovingly maintained over the years. However, to position the home for its maximum value for potential tenants, substantial updates were carried out – not least of which included a new kitchen (new cabinets, quartz counters, new appliances), refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted thru-out. There was primarily one tenant until 2023. Before the next [short term] tenant moved in, the interior was completely painted again, LVP flooring installed in the lower level and the rear deck rebuilt. The roof was replaced in June 2021. The HVAC, while not new, has been under a service contract for years. There are period details intact thru-out – a hall bath with madmen chic blue tub and matching sink, cool ‘60s light fixtures, original wood paneled living room wall… you get the idea.
The home is indeed in excellent original condition and opportunities are endless. Perfectly livable as-is to figure out a plan, update as you go, do everything at once, add on or, as sweet as it is, take it down and start over (sad face). You simply cannot over-improve in this neighborhood. *And what a wonderful neighborhood it is! Where do I begin. In no particular order, but since it’s May how about the community pool, a no-cost amenity for residents with modest guest fees for non-resident friends. (Beware of an influx of new “friends”!) It is a particularly beautiful facility and a hub of activities from Memorial Day through Labor Day including the Summer Kick-Off Party, the Newcomers Welcome Party, the Nonagenarians & Juniors Ice Cream Social and - how cool is this - the Dog Swim at the end of summer! *As an incorporated township with its own mayor and council. Town hall is a circa 1902 converted home with the mayor’s office, administrative offices, a meeting room for town meetings and space for the town's art shows. And residents can rent the space for private events. On either side of the town hall are town tennis courts and a private park with a basketball court. *And what about Somerset Elementary School? Glad you asked. Yes, Montgomery County has a highly ranked school system. But each community creates its own character. I can attest to the special environment I experienced at Somerset Elementary, and Somerset in general. I have several friends from that time that I am in regular contact with – some several times a week. In fact, we are having a class of ‘66 reunion this fall with potentially 40 former classmates! Children cannot be luckier than to grow up in Somerset. I am so thankful. *I take for granted the location but itis worth mentioning that Somerset is less than 2 miles to Bethesda Row and even closer to Friends Heights (and Metro). It would take an episode of Rick Stieves to chronicle all that is offer - needless to say, every possible shopping need is minutes away. *Do you believe houses have souls? Florence gave this home soul until the age of 103, a true matriarch of a home that extended to kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Now it’s your opportunity to build a soulful generational legacy for your family.
The home is indeed in excellent original condition and opportunities are endless. Perfectly livable as-is to figure out a plan, update as you go, do everything at once, add on or, as sweet as it is, take it down and start over (sad face). You simply cannot over-improve in this neighborhood. *And what a wonderful neighborhood it is! Where do I begin. In no particular order, but since it’s May how about the community pool, a no-cost amenity for residents with modest guest fees for non-resident friends. (Beware of an influx of new “friends”!) It is a particularly beautiful facility and a hub of activities from Memorial Day through Labor Day including the Summer Kick-Off Party, the Newcomers Welcome Party, the Nonagenarians & Juniors Ice Cream Social and - how cool is this - the Dog Swim at the end of summer! *As an incorporated township with its own mayor and council. Town hall is a circa 1902 converted home with the mayor’s office, administrative offices, a meeting room for town meetings and space for the town's art shows. And residents can rent the space for private events. On either side of the town hall are town tennis courts and a private park with a basketball court. *And what about Somerset Elementary School? Glad you asked. Yes, Montgomery County has a highly ranked school system. But each community creates its own character. I can attest to the special environment I experienced at Somerset Elementary, and Somerset in general. I have several friends from that time that I am in regular contact with – some several times a week. In fact, we are having a class of ‘66 reunion this fall with potentially 40 former classmates! Children cannot be luckier than to grow up in Somerset. I am so thankful. *I take for granted the location but itis worth mentioning that Somerset is less than 2 miles to Bethesda Row and even closer to Friends Heights (and Metro). It would take an episode of Rick Stieves to chronicle all that is offer - needless to say, every possible shopping need is minutes away. *Do you believe houses have souls? Florence gave this home soul until the age of 103, a true matriarch of a home that extended to kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Now it’s your opportunity to build a soulful generational legacy for your family.
Listing Agent
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peter.locker@compass.comP: 202.256.3356
Property Details for 4901 Falstone Avenue
Tax ID Number
160700536172
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleRanch/Rambler
Levels/Stories1
WaterfrontNo
Open Houses
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/31/2024 06:21 PM
Property Details for 4901 Falstone Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDMC2132304 |
| Days on Market | 16 |
| Taxes | $14,550 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.20 AC / 8,610 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
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Building Information for 4901 Falstone Avenue
Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,610 SF
Payment Calculator
$9,917 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,705
Property Taxes
$1,213
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 4901 Falstone Avenue
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: SOMERSET (MONTGOMERY MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: WESTLAND (MONTGOMERY MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE (MONTGOMERY MD)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,175,000
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $13,251
- Improvement Assessed Value: $187,700
- City Town Tax: $1,150
- Land Assessed Value: $987,300
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $38
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Tax Lot: 27
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Family Room
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,176.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,176.00
- Total SQFT: 2,998.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Slab
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 13868106
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Carpet
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: Other
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 4901 Falstone Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4901 Falstone Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2022$13,701 ($1,142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,499 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt677 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,610 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN07-00536172Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 4901 Falstone Avenue
This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Somerset Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Westland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Washington Episcopal School PrivatePK to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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