626 Ritchie Avenue
Closed 8/16/24
Closed 8/16/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,603 sq ftLot Size
1918Year Built
$446/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to 626 Ritchie Ave!This home, circa 1918, has so much character and charm, it's hard not to fall in love with it. Enter into a sitting room with a cozy wood stove providing space to take off your coat and stay awhile. The living room has wall of built ins and handsome custom beams providing a nice place to relax or entertain. Open to the dining room which features original friezes that are sure to be a conversation starter. The bright opened kitchen with counter seating for 2, provides ample...Welcome to 626 Ritchie Ave!This home, circa 1918, has so much character and charm, it's hard not to fall in love with it. Enter into a sitting room with a cozy wood stove providing space to take off your coat and stay awhile. The living room has wall of built ins and handsome custom beams providing a nice place to relax or entertain. Open to the dining room which features original friezes that are sure to be a conversation starter. The bright opened kitchen with counter seating for 2, provides ample space for all of your cooking endeavors. Features loads of counter space, ample cabinets and the pantry closet that everyone wants! Finishing out the main floor is a sunny family room and handy powder room. And let's talk about the outdoor space – the expansive deck overlooking the flagstone patio and fenced rear yard is a dream for enjoying some outdoor fun in the sun!
Upstairs, you've got 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample closet space with built-in organizers. There's also this cute little office nook in the hall that's full of sunshine and has a great view out of multiple windows. In a similar styled home, this space was walled off to create a private office or nursery. The pretty ceramic tiled bath has extra storage cabinets and a tub/shower.
The basement level is unfinished. It includes plenty of space for storage and 3 large work benches for all your projects. The home has central AC to keep you comfortable in the heat of the summer.
New or recently updated items to the home: Bryant Heat Pump,2022; Carpet on main level, 2023; Carpet upper level, 2018, Elfa Systems added to bedroom and Pantry closets; Ecobee Smart Thermostat; Ring Doorbell; Solar system- owned, 2017; Luxury vinyl flooring in Family Room and Kitchen, 2019; Freshly painted interior, 2024; New Front Storm Door, 2024; GE dishwasher, 2021; Samsung 5 burner gas stove, 2020; Powder Room vanity and toilet, 2020.
Located in the desirable Blair neighborhood with convenient access to nearby amenities in Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring. With 2 metro stops and bus lines close by, it's an easy commute into DC. The area is also full of delightful parks to explore by bike or on foot. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely property your own. Schedule a showing today!
Upstairs, you've got 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample closet space with built-in organizers. There's also this cute little office nook in the hall that's full of sunshine and has a great view out of multiple windows. In a similar styled home, this space was walled off to create a private office or nursery. The pretty ceramic tiled bath has extra storage cabinets and a tub/shower.
The basement level is unfinished. It includes plenty of space for storage and 3 large work benches for all your projects. The home has central AC to keep you comfortable in the heat of the summer.
New or recently updated items to the home: Bryant Heat Pump,2022; Carpet on main level, 2023; Carpet upper level, 2018, Elfa Systems added to bedroom and Pantry closets; Ecobee Smart Thermostat; Ring Doorbell; Solar system- owned, 2017; Luxury vinyl flooring in Family Room and Kitchen, 2019; Freshly painted interior, 2024; New Front Storm Door, 2024; GE dishwasher, 2021; Samsung 5 burner gas stove, 2020; Powder Room vanity and toilet, 2020.
Located in the desirable Blair neighborhood with convenient access to nearby amenities in Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring. With 2 metro stops and bus lines close by, it's an easy commute into DC. The area is also full of delightful parks to explore by bike or on foot. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely property your own. Schedule a showing today!
Listing Agent
Listing closed: 08/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2136932
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1Property Information for 626 Ritchie Avenue
Property Details
- Taxes: $6,733 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- Tax ID Number: 161300990385
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Garden/Lawn, Street, Trees/Woods
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 06-20-2024
- Subdivision: BLAIR
- Subdivision: BLAIR (MONTGOMERY MD)
- Cross Street: Piney Branch
- Legal Subdivision: BLAIR
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,278.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 540.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 540.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Good
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1918
- Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,603 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK (MONTGOMERY MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR (MONTGOMERY MD)
- HighSchoolSource: 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
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $528,800
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $6,093
- Improvement Assessed Value: $205,400
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $323,400
- Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $478
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Zoning Dscrp: Residential
- Tax Lot: P44
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Room 3
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 4
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Concrete, Wood Stove
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-Ins, Lighting - Track, Window Treatments
Room 6
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
Room 7
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Double Sink, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Pendants, Pantry
Room 8
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window Treatments
Room 9
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,278.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,278.00
- Total SQFT: 1,818.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Vinyl
- Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop
- Foundation Details: Block, Slab
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees
- Fencing: Rear, Wood
- Location Type: Middle Of Block
- Parcel ID: 14003751
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Sound System, Stove - Wood, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Casement, Double Hung
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/2185/130397/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
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
Property History for 626 Ritchie Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | $570,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540686705 | $570,000 | +4.8% / yr |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | $570,000 | — |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1002468103 | $400,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #589106637 | $400,000 | — |
| Nov 14, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1002468103 | — | |
| Oct 23, 2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008241850 | $425,000 | — |
| Oct 23, 2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008241850 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002468103 | $425,000 | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008241850 | $475,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | $570,000 |
| 07/15/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540686705 | $570,000 +4.8% / yr |
| 06/26/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | — |
| 06/26/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | — |
| 06/20/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2136932 | $570,000 |
| 12/19/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1002468103 | $400,000 |
| 12/12/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #589106637 | $400,000 |
| 11/14/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1002468103 | — |
| 10/23/2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008241850 | $425,000 |
| 10/23/2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008241850 | — |
| 10/21/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002468103 | $425,000 |
| 09/16/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008241850 | $475,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 626 Ritchie Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,547 ($546 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,603 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated1918ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-00990385
Schools near 626 Ritchie Avenue
This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Silver Spring Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Takoma Park Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Montgomery Blair High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Stephen Knolls School PublicPK 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 626 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | $570,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,278 | 4,603 |
$581,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,910 | 4,790 | |
$449,600 | 3 | 2 | – | 15,940 | |
$500,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,677 | 7,920 | |
$465,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 20,000 | |
– | – | 2 | 2,746 | 20,000 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,248 | 10,000 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,953 | 13,398 | |
$6,125 | – | 2 | 1,727 | 5,912 | |
$582,500 | 4 | 2 | – | 10,000 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,596 | 7,897 | |
– | – | 1 | 864 | 5,000 | |
$1,250,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 6,467 | |
– | – | 2 | 2,569 | 20,000 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 1,386 | 5,527 | |
$5,000 | – | 2.5 | 1,934 | 10,000 |
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