3511 Decatur Ave

Kensington, MD 20895

$880,000
Price
3
Beds
2,460 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
2,460
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to 3511 Decatur Avenue in the heart of Kensington! Step inside this beautifully updated home where charm meets modern comfort. The inviting enclosed porch opens to a sun-filled main level with gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a chef’s kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, marbled backsplash, breakfast bar, large pantry, and abundant counter space. Upstairs, you’ll find a rare feature—all three bedrooms have their own private baths, including a spacious primary suite...Welcome to 3511 Decatur Avenue in the heart of Kensington! Step inside this beautifully updated home where charm meets modern comfort. The inviting enclosed porch opens to a sun-filled main level with gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a chef’s kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, marbled backsplash, breakfast bar, large pantry, and abundant counter space. Upstairs, you’ll find a rare feature—all three bedrooms have their own private baths, including a spacious primary suite with an updated bath and extra vanity space. The fully finished basement adds even more flexibility with storage and laundry. An additional family room on the main level flows seamlessly into the backyard. You'll enjoy the fenced-in backyard with a charming pergola and patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Peace of mind upgrades include a new hot water heater (2024), HVAC, and more. And beyond the home itself, Kensington offers it all—tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, neighborhood parks just steps away, and Rock Creek Park for hiking and biking. Stroll to the historic district for shops, dining, and the beloved weekly farmers market. Seasonal events like concerts and the Fourth of July parade create a warm, welcoming community you’ll love to call home. Don't wait- this is the one you've been searching for!

Property Details for 3511 Decatur Avenue

Tax ID Number
161301132522
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 03:30 AM

Property Details for 3511 Decatur Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #MDMC2194938
Days on Market120
Taxes$7,726 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Building Information for 3511 Decatur Avenue

Stories3Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,992 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,348

Property Taxes

$644

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3511 Decatur Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $654,600
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $6,784
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $542,700
  • City Town Tax: $773
  • Land Assessed Value: $242,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $38
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,460.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,460.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,685.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/1136/5616/804111365616_512_384_WM_3BgnBn891CNV_43U.jpg
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • 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-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 14016558
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • 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.ourteamyourdream.com

Property History for 3511 Decatur Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDMC2194938

$880,000—
Aug 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2194938

$889,000—
Oct 21, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544887607

$865,000

+3.5% / yr

Oct 21, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

$865,000—
Sep 27, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

—
Sep 27, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

—
Sep 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

$860,000—
Sep 20, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

—
Sep 6, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

$913,500—
Aug 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

$925,000—
Oct 28, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #148819221

$435,000

-12.4% / yr

Oct 15, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

$435,000—
Sep 8, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

—
Aug 16, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

—
Aug 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

$434,500—
Mar 19, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

$469,000—
Mar 19, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

$545,000—
Dec 5, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #138865581

$490,000

+229.4% / yr

Nov 7, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

$490,000—
Oct 13, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

—
Sep 30, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

$499,000—
Jun 11, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #125084118

$275,000—
May 23, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

$275,000—
Mar 21, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

—
Jan 17, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

$359,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDMC2194938

$880,000
08/18/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2194938

$889,000
10/21/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544887607

$865,000

+3.5% / yr

10/21/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

$865,000
09/27/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

—
09/27/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

—
09/25/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2149382

$860,000
09/20/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

—
09/06/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

$913,500
08/26/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2145372

$925,000
10/28/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #148819221

$435,000

-12.4% / yr

10/15/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

$435,000
09/08/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

—
08/16/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

—
08/16/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC192738

$434,500
03/19/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

$469,000
03/19/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC611100

$545,000
12/05/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #138865581

$490,000

+229.4% / yr

11/07/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

$490,000
10/13/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

—
09/30/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC312874

$499,000
06/11/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #125084118

$275,000
05/23/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

$275,000
03/21/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

—
01/17/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC284112

$359,000

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Public Records for 3511 Decatur Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,937 ($661 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt300 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01132522Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3511 Decatur Avenue

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
North Bethesda Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Walter Johnson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Longview School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

North Bethesda Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walter Johnson High School
Public9 to 12

Longview School
PublicK 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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More information about 3511 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895

3511 Decatur Avenue is a single family home for sale in Kensington, MD 20895. This property was listed for sale on August 18, 2025 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $880,000. It has been on the market for a total of 120 days and was last sold on October 21, 2024. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, North Bethesda Middle School and Walter Johnson High School. 3511 Decatur Avenue is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,460 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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