140 Ritchie Avenue

Closed 5/20/10

Sold

Last Sold Price

$507,800

3 beds2 baths

140 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20912

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.35 acresLot Size

1923Year Built

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!

Listed by: Margaret M Finn 301.270.6515 meg.finn@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 05/20/2010 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004790962

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

92.1%

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Bathrooms: 1,800
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Property Information for 140 Ritchie Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $7,462 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
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

Building Information

Year Built: 1923
Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,320 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
County: MONTGOMERY

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

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

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

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/5258/5009/301252585009_512_384_WM_fJ2hM8nxQSHhav4b.jpg
Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Other, Unfinished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 15,320.00
Parcel ID: 14011643

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.realtourinc.com/index.cfm?action=NewTourMRIS&ido=27108648

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Apr 14, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004790962	$499,000	—
Apr 14, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #117505346	$234,500	—
Apr 1, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC286652	$234,500	—
Feb 17, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC286652		—
Feb 14, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC286652	$227,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
04/14/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004790962	$499,000
04/14/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #117505346	$234,500
04/01/2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC286652	$234,500
02/17/2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC286652	—
02/14/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC286652	$227,000

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 Built1923Year Renovated1923ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01079394

Schools near 140 Ritchie Avenue

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Takoma Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.3 mi
8/10	Piney Branch Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.4 mi
9/10	Takoma Park Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
6/10	Montgomery Blair High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	3.9 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.9 mi
NR	The Nora School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St Michael The Archangel Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi
NR	San Miguel School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Takoma Park Elementary School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Piney Branch Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
9/10	Takoma Park Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
6/10	Montgomery Blair High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.1 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	3.9 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.9 mi
NR	The Nora School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	St Michael The Archangel Catholic School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	San Miguel School Private6 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 140 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912	$507,800	3	2	–	15,320
Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$8,200	–	–	–	56,628
Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$8,895	–	–	–	56,628
Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$8,800	–	–	–	56,628
138 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912	–	–	1	1,224	8,117
149 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$150,000	–	3	2,622	15,785
7819 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20912	–	–	2	2,378	5,477
7821 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20912	$220,000	3	1	–	9,107
136 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912	$344,000	–	2	1,232	8,422
147 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$595,500	3	2	1,544	7,950
153 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	–	–	2.5	1,680	7,136
141 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$730,000	4	3	2,136	8,510
132 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912	$1,110,000	5	4	3,000	8,901
139 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	–	–	2	1,804	8,630
420 Mississippi Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$805,000	–	3	1,866	6,934
137 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$485,000	–	2	1,444	8,630

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