3815 Decatur Avenue

Closed 7/12/13

foyer toward back door exit to back yard.

Sold

Last Sold Price

$480,000

3 beds3 baths1,950 sqft$246/sqft

3815 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,500 sq ftLot Size

1961Year Built

$246/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The Arts & Crafts architectural movement was popularized over a century ago and is now seeing a revival. This is your chance to own a charming American Bungalow style craftsman home. On a tree lined street in a neighborhood with sensible, ecologically oriented homes you can find a suburban lifestyle with easy Urban conveniences. Nature lovers enjoy nearby Beach Dr bike/walk path & many local parksThe Arts & Crafts architectural movement was popularized over a century ago and is now seeing a revival. This is your chance to own a charming American Bungalow style craftsman home. On a tree lined street in a neighborhood with sensible, ecologically oriented homes you can find a suburban lifestyle with easy Urban conveniences. Nature lovers enjoy nearby Beach Dr bike/walk path & many local parks

Listed by: Michael A Bruegging 202.607.1058 tbruegging@mris.com • Jobin Realty, Inc.

Listing closed: 07/12/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003492368

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$625,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,760
Square Feet: 0.15
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,144
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,118
Square Feet: 0.20
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Property Information for 3815 Decatur Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $4,576 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 161301132087
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Craftsman
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NORTH KENSINGTON
Subdivision: NORTH KENSINGTON (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: NORTH KENSINGTON
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,248.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 702.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 130.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 832.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1961
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,500 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: 2012
Tax Assessed Value: $334,600

Year Assessed: 2013
County Tax: $3,085
Improvement Assessed Value: $119,200
Land Assessed Value: $215,400
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Refuse Fee: $369
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 8

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $14,400

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

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 Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# 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: Study, Bedroom 6
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,950.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,248.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,080.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Cedar, Other, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/7287/3122/300872873122_512_384_WM_rW04krFeppjUk_Er.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 7,500.00
Parcel ID: 14016520

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
Parking Features: Brick Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None, Other

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None, Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric, None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Septic, Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.tbruegging.com

Property History for 3815 Decatur Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 12, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #364978715	$480,000	+1.2% / yr
Jul 12, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003492368	$480,000	—
Jun 12, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003492368		—
May 3, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003492368	$499,500	—
Dec 5, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #232131081	$449,000	—
Dec 5, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC117894	$449,000	—
Oct 27, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC117894		—
Jul 5, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC117894	$479,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/12/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #364978715	$480,000 +1.2% / yr
07/12/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003492368	$480,000
06/12/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003492368	—
05/03/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003492368	$499,500
12/05/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #232131081	$449,000
12/05/2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC117894	$449,000
10/27/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC117894	—
07/05/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC117894	$479,000

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

Public Records for 3815 Decatur Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$5,639 ($470 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01132087

Schools near 3815 Decatur Avenue

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Rock View Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
8/10	Newport Mill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	1.3 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	3.4 mi
NR	Brookewood School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Holy Cross School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Rock View Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Newport Mill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	1.3 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	3.4 mi
NR	Brookewood School Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Holy Cross School PrivatePK 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3815 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$480,000	3	3	1,950	7,500
3813 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	–	–	1	585	3,750
3817 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$1,385,000	5	4	3,840	12,608
3811 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	–	–	3.5	2,577	11,250
3814 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$165,000	–	1.5	1,131	7,500
3816 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$370,000	4	3	–	7,500
3812 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	–	–	1	780	7,500
3812 Lawrence Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$475,000	3	3	–	7,500
3818 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$425,000	3	3	–	6,760
3814 Lawrence Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	$625,000	–	2	1,710	7,500
3903 Decatur Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895	–	–	1.5	1,482	6,952
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