1609 Ballard Street

Closed 12/17/10

Sold

Last Sold Price

$385,000

2 beds1 bath

1609 Ballard St, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Single FamilyProperty Type

5,005 sq ftLot Size

1946Year Built

Description

Just.75 miles to SS Metro from this affordable,single family home featuring 1 Yr HMS Warranty, New chef's kit, Wood burning fpl & Famly rm addition which exits to fenced yd. Truly Eco Living with low maint in an efficient space. Convenient to I-495 & just .65 mi to D. C. Real Property Estimated Tax & other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay in the first full year of ownership is $4502.04.Just.75 miles to SS Metro from this affordable,single family home featuring 1 Yr HMS Warranty, New chef's kit, Wood burning fpl & Famly rm addition which exits to fenced yd. Truly Eco Living with low maint in an efficient space. Convenient to I-495 & just .65 mi to D. C. Real Property Estimated Tax & other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay in the first full year of ownership is $4502.04.

Listed by: Carole L Levin 301.588.1000 carole.levin@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 12/17/2010 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005025756

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Property Information for 1609 Ballard Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,141 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 161301411740
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Split Foyer
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: SIXTEENTH ST VILLAGE
Subdivision: SIXTEENTH ST VILLAGE (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: SIXTEENTH ST VILLAGE
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1946
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,005 SF

Location

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: $397,300

Year Assessed: 2010
County Tax: $3,648
Improvement Assessed Value: $105,700
Land Assessed Value: $291,600
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Refuse Fee: $379
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 23
Tax Page Number: 530

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# 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

Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,420.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Composite
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/5578/6172/301255786172_512_384_WM_Uc0nP6QW171gWkQy.jpg
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 5,005.00
Parcel ID: 14043268

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Dining/Living, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.MouseOnHouse.com/property/134/12435?Branding=0

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available
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.LevinGroupRE.com

Property History for 1609 Ballard Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 21, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #302457522	$385,000	—
Dec 17, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1005025756	$385,000	—
Oct 21, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005025756		—
Sep 30, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005025756	$399,900	—
Sep 29, 1995	Closed BRIGHT #1005102642	$150,000	—
Jul 25, 1995	Pending BRIGHT #1005102642		—
Mar 25, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005102642	$154,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/21/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #302457522	$385,000
12/17/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1005025756	$385,000
10/21/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005025756	—
09/30/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005025756	$399,900
09/29/1995	Closed BRIGHT #1005102642	$150,000
07/25/1995	Pending BRIGHT #1005102642	—
03/25/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005102642	$154,900

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

Public Records for 1609 Ballard Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$6,072 ($506 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,005 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01411740

Schools near 1609 Ballard Street

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Woodlin Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
7/10	Sligo Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.3 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.5 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	6.6 mi
NR	Kehillat Montessori - Kemp Mill Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Chelsea School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Woodlin Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Sligo Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.3 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	6.6 mi
NR	Kehillat Montessori - Kemp Mill Montessori School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Chelsea School Private5 to 12 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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This home: 1609 Ballard Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$385,000	2	1	–	5,005
1611 Ballard Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910	$413,500	2	1	–	5,005
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