17420 Dr Bird Road

Closed 11/11/15

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Last Sold Price

$679,000

261,360 Lot Size6 Acres

17420 Dr Bird Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

LandProperty Type

6 acresLot Size

1898Year Built

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Stunning property! The Doctor Bird House, beautifully sited on 6 acres,offers 7 BRS,4.5 baths,LR w/fireplace & built-ins,huge DR,FR, Kitchen,Butler's Pantry,office,front & back staircases,laundry rm,porches,patio,au pair/in law suite/apt.& more Great flow & flexible floor plan, now used as artist home/studio,2 stall barn,carriage house,Gunite pool (not opened). Home warranty inc. See virtual tourStunning property! The Doctor Bird House, beautifully sited on 6 acres,offers 7 BRS,4.5 baths,LR w/fireplace & built-ins,huge DR,FR, Kitchen,Butler's Pantry,office,front & back staircases,laundry rm,porches,patio,au pair/in law suite/apt.& more Great flow & flexible floor plan, now used as artist home/studio,2 stall barn,carriage house,Gunite pool (not opened). Home warranty inc. See virtual tour

Listing Agent

Kyle Richards
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty
P: (301) 675-3677
Call Text

Listing closed: 11/11/2015 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002336557

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 17420 Dr Bird Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,936 / year
MLS Type: Farm / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 160800707027
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Views: Pasture, Scenic Vista
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: OLNEY OUTSIDE
Subdivision: OLNEY OUTSIDE (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: OLNEY OUT RES (3)
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,648.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Shows Well, As-is condition

Building Information

Lot Size: 6.00 AC

Location

School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138126809

Elementary School: SHERWOOD (MONTGOMERY MD)
Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR (MONTGOMERY MD)
High School: NORTHEAST AREA (MONTGOMERY MD)
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

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2014
Tax Assessed Value: $481,900

Year Assessed: 2015
County Tax: $4,067
Improvement Assessed Value: $248,100
Land Assessed Value: $233,800
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Refuse Fee: $214
Historic: Yes
Zoning: RE2

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 2

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

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Study, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Screened Porch
Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 2

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Other

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 7

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 9

Room Type: Study
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 11

Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 12

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 14

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 15

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 16

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,648.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,648.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 3,648.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4511/9892/300745119892_512_384_WM_4lpWQ19w_3iNfad5.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Other, Sump Pump
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Barn/Stable, Carriage House
Possible Use: Livestock

Lot / Land Information

Farm Information

Farm Operation: Livestock

Lot / Land Information

Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Private
Lot Size Area: 261,360.00

Parcel ID: 13895087

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchenette, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Double/Dual Staircase, Chair Railings, Built-Ins, Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Floor Plan - Traditional
View: Yes

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: Other, Level Entry - Main
Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/93144/17420-DOCTOR-BIRD-RD-SANDY-SPRING-MD-20860

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened
Pool: Yes - Personal

Pool Private: Yes
Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 17420 Dr Bird Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 11, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002336557	$679,000	—
Nov 10, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566416281	$679,000	—
Sep 11, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002336557		—
May 23, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002336557	$749,000	—
Mar 29, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007788686	$789,000	—
Mar 29, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007788686		—
Oct 18, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007788686	$879,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/11/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002336557	$679,000
11/10/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566416281	$679,000
09/11/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002336557	—
05/23/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002336557	$749,000
03/29/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007788686	$789,000
03/29/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007788686	—
10/18/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007788686	$879,000

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

Public Records for 17420 Dr Bird Road

Taxable ValueLand$233,800Additions$383,500Total$617,300

Tax Record2025$6,506 ($542 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleFarmsYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRNCCountyMONTGOMERYAPN08-00707027

Schools near 17420 Dr Bird Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Sherwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.7 mi
9/10	William H. Farquhar Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
4/10	James Hubert Blake High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.3 mi
NR	Alternative Programs	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.5 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	5.9 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Echelon Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 9	0.7 mi
NR	Sandy Spring Friends School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Sherwood Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	William H. Farquhar Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
4/10	James Hubert Blake High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.3 mi
NR	Alternative Programs Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.5 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	5.9 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Echelon Academy PrivateK to 9 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Sandy Spring Friends School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.7 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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17340 Dr Bird Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906	$27,500	–	–	–	57,499
17336 Dr Bird Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906	–	–	2	1,858	43,560
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910 Gratitude Court, Olney, MD 20832	$819,900	4	3	2,058	17,667
17338 Dr Bird Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906	$370,000	3	3	–	43,560
820 Lower Barn Way, Olney, MD 20832	$1,531,022	–	7	10,064	20,801
17330 Dr Bird Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906	–	–	3.5	3,546	129,809
920 Gratitude Court, Olney, MD 20832	$926,060	–	4.5	6,030	13,957
1520 Lake Norwood Way, Sandy Spring, MD 20860	$960,000	4	5	6,427	20,096
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