Last Sold Price
3 beds
140 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20912

Description

Vintage farmhouse, seems earlier (19th c?) than tax record indicates. Wonderful old-timey feel w/ pressed tin ceiling in DR, narrow strip oak floors. Modern remodeled good sized kit w/ recent/new appliances. Baths totally redone. Fabulous property - note lot size, ideal for gardeners, backs to TPMS greens. Huge outbuilding for workshop. Your country house in the city!Vintage farmhouse, seems earlier (19th c?) than tax record indicates. Wonderful old-timey feel w/ pressed tin ceiling in DR, narrow strip oak floors. Modern remodeled good sized kit w/ recent/new appliances. Baths totally redone. Fabulous property - note lot size, ideal for gardeners, backs to TPMS greens. Huge outbuilding for workshop. Your country house in the city!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Margaret M Finn • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (301)-270-6515 meg.finn@lnf.com

Property Details for 140 Ritchie Avenue

Status
MLS #
1004790962
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$7,462 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
0.35 AC / 15,320 SF
Tax ID Number
161301079394
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
TAKOMA PARK
Subdivision
TAKOMA PARK (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision
TAKOMA PARK
Municipality
TAKOMA PARK
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Very Good

Location

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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 140 Ritchie Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,320 SF

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Property Information for 140 Ritchie Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $396,000
  • Year Assessed: 2010
  • County Tax: $3,684
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $121,500
  • City Town Tax: $2,688
  • Land Assessed Value: $274,500
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Refuse Fee: $24
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Page Number: 40
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concessions Amount: $0
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Workshop, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 15,320.00
  • Parcel ID: 14011643
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
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
  • List Agent URL: www.megfinn.com

Property History for 140 Ritchie Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #290115497

$507,800

+11.5% / yr

May 20, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004790962

$507,800
Apr 21, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004790962

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #290115497

$507,800

+11.5% / yr

05/20/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004790962

$507,800
04/21/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004790962

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 140 Ritchie Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,998 ($1,166 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01079394Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 140 Ritchie Avenue

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Takoma Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Piney Branch Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Takoma Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montgomery Blair High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 140 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912
$507,800
3
15,320
$8,200
56,628
$8,895
56,628
$8,800
56,628
1
1,224
8,117
$150,000
1
762
15,785

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