17 Ritchie Ave
Description
This 1990’s home has been rebuilt into a breath-taking contemporary home with tree-top views from every window. Not your boxy colonial! 4 beds and 3 1/2baths, wood floors...Stunning and totally remodeled modern dream-nothing compares. 13,000 square foot huge lot, room for fun, veggie gardens, private and fully fenced! Driveway expanded too! Silver Spring address with the Takoma Park lifestyle and schools. Walk to everything! This home is completely remodeled and expanded! Don't live in a boring box!
This 1990’s home has been rebuilt into a breath-taking contemporary home with tree-top views from every window. Not your boxy colonial! 4 beds and 3 1/2baths, wood floors and striking modern finishes await.
A sleek kitchen with Bertazzoni gas cooking, colorful high-end appliances with custom colors coordinated for high style. A built-in iPad in the kitchen for the ultra modern lifestyle- recipes and emails at one touch. Check that Ina Garten recipe or the new Insta post from your perch in the stately trees! Vintage doors sourced from Pennsylvania estates are along side top-of-the-line Pella French doors. The powder room has custom wallpaper direct from France. A wood burning fireplace with natural wood cladding and striking black and white tiles. High ceilings throughout this entire home. Black framed glass doors define these spaces.
The primary suite is nestled in the trees, totally secluded with a fabulous bath with cool leafy tiles of reflecting these trees. Walls of windows frame the sky and clouds! Fab closet with a window too!
Three more bedrooms, a modern lower level with a full bed and bath and wet bar - so many possibilities. Multi-generational living , fab office potential to work smart. Private entrance too-income property if desired. A flat backyard with a dreamy screened porch and barbecue deck too! Walk to everything Takoma Park has for community, food and fun. Check Virtual Tour too! EZ commute to downtown SS, Takoma Park Metro. City style living perched in the trees! Balcony and decks abound!
Rate buy downs to help you move in! A true Takoma Park Contemporary nestled in the trees. Completely re-imagined home designed by local Award winning builders based right here . Winners of several awards for historic home remodels in Takoma Park and all over DC. Value and no need to compromise your dreams of a new home! Sligo Park close by-biking and hiking too!
Listing Agent
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alice.mckenna@compass.comP: (301)-706-0779
Property Details for 17 Ritchie Avenue
Property Details for 17 Ritchie Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDMC2068508 |
| Days on Market | 147 |
| Taxes | $9,144 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.30 AC / 13,034 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Building Information for 17 Ritchie Avenue
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1Property Information for 17 Ritchie Avenue
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $880,533
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $6,030
- Improvement Assessed Value: $533,500
- City Town Tax: $4,607
- Land Assessed Value: $373,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $38
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Tax Lot: P5
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Kitchen
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Balcony Access, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,068.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,068.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Floors In Unit Count: 3
- Construction Materials: Frame, Combination
- Roof: Composite
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Front Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance, Windows
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Level
- Fencing: Wood, Fully, Privacy
- Parcel ID: 14010343
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Sliding Glass
- Laundry Type: Basement, Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/394638/17-RITCHIE-AVE-TAKOMA-PARK-CONTEMPORARY--20910
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 17 Ritchie Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1557902517 | $1,200,000 | +1.8% / yr |
| May 15, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | — | |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | $1,175,000 | — |
| May 16, 2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511609284 | $1,159,000 | +94.7% / yr |
| May 16, 2023 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,159,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,179,000 | — |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,190,000 | — |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — | |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,195,000 | — |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,229,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,259,000 | — |
| May 20, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1493100016 | $600,000 | — |
| May 20, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | $600,000 | — |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | — | |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | $600,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1557902517 | $1,200,000 +1.8% / yr |
| 05/15/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | $1,200,000 |
| 03/03/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | — |
| 03/03/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2168108 | $1,175,000 |
| 05/16/2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511609284 | $1,159,000 +94.7% / yr |
| 05/16/2023 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,159,000 |
| 03/11/2023 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — |
| 03/11/2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — |
| 03/06/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,179,000 |
| 02/10/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — |
| 02/10/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,190,000 |
| 01/08/2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | — |
| 11/02/2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,195,000 |
| 10/13/2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,229,000 |
| 09/15/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2068508 | $1,259,000 |
| 05/20/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1493100016 | $600,000 |
| 05/20/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | $600,000 |
| 04/24/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | — |
| 04/24/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | — |
| 04/20/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2045698 | $600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 17 Ritchie Avenue
Schools near 17 Ritchie Avenue
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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