701 Ritchie Avenue
Closed 5/15/24
Closed 5/15/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1918Year Built
$461/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Description
A Rare Find! This expansive and elegant 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home - boasting an incredibly deep lot and handy detached carriage house - is nestled in the heart of vibrant and friendly East Silver Spring. Originally built circa 1918, this home has a rich history, having long ago been a neighborhood store before being transformed into the current residential masterpiece. With its historic façade and timeless charm, this home retains its original character while seamlessly integrating modern amenities....A Rare Find! This expansive and elegant 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home - boasting an incredibly deep lot and handy detached carriage house - is nestled in the heart of vibrant and friendly East Silver Spring. Originally built circa 1918, this home has a rich history, having long ago been a neighborhood store before being transformed into the current residential masterpiece. With its historic façade and timeless charm, this home retains its original character while seamlessly integrating modern amenities. Crafted in a thoughtfully expanded craftsman-style expanded farmhouse design, this home welcomes you with an enchanting covered front porch, evoking a sense of warmth from the moment you arrive. Step inside to discover the sun-filled living room adorned with dentil molding and recessed lighting, seamlessly flowing into the open dining room. Continuing beyond this elegant formal dining space, you'll find the inviting family room, featuring a cozy gas fireplace, TV nook, and convenient access to the back patio. The family room effortlessly transitions into the gourmet kitchen and bay-windowed breakfast room. The spacious chef's kitchen has quartz counters, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, ample prep space, and a bright breakfast room offering views of the backyard. Adjacent to the family room is a convenient mudroom/laundry area with an exterior entrance and powder room. Completing the main level is a bedroom and a full bathroom, providing versatility and convenience. Upstairs, the second level hosts four large bedrooms and two full bathrooms with double vanities, including the generous primary bedroom suite. The suite features wall-to-wall carpeting, a walk-in closet, and two additional wall closets, providing ample storage space. The en suite bathroom boasts a jetted, corner soaking tub, and a separate shower, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. One of the secondary bedrooms also features a walk-in closet, enhancing the functionality of the space. The lower level offers copious storage space and a convenient side exit, catering to your storage needs and providing ease of access. Additionally, the detached carriage house features a versatile gym on its main level, in addition to the garage space, _and_ a bonus room on the upper level. Both the gym and the bonus room have separate heating/AC units, offering flexibility and comfort. Outside, you'll be enchanted by the picturesque and expansive fenced backyard, showcasing a remarkable variety of mature plantings, a deck, stone patio, and paved and graveled pathways. The stone patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, while the spacious yard offers plenty of room to roam and play, creating a truly special backyard oasis. Additional features include a potting shed, private driveway, and a one-car garage, adding convenience and functionality to this exceptional property. Enjoy living in this friendly neighborhood – this location offers all the allure and convenience of this very special area. East Silver Spring’s warm sense of community and ready access to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, transit and entertainment in both vibrant downtown Silver Spring and eclectic Takoma Park is not to be missed - see you there!
- Listed by: Daniel F Metcalf 301.830.1221 dan@finnfamilygroup.com • Perennial Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2123318
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1Property Information for 701 Ritchie Avenue
Property Details
- Taxes: $11,989 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 161300992852
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Federal, Farmhouse/National Folk
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 04-18-2024
- Subdivision: BLAIR
- Subdivision: BLAIR (MONTGOMERY MD)
- Legal Subdivision: BLAIR
- Total Parking Spaces: 1
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 804.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 804.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1918
- Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING (MONTGOMERY MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $914,033
- Year Assessed: 2023
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $362,500
- Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Land Use Code: R
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Tax Lot: P11
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # 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, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Storage Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 2
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 8
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Pantry
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 10
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Room 11
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Double Sink
Room 12
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas
Room 13
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 14
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 17
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
- Total SQFT: 3,519.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Shed, Carriage House
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Fencing: Rear
- Parcel ID: 14003947
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street, Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.realtourinc.com/tours/1031153?t=mris
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Other
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 701 Ritchie Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | $1,252,000 | — |
| May 14, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1533515693 | $1,252,000 | +6.9% / yr |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | $1,195,000 | — |
| May 15, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597983399 | $785,000 | +8.7% / yr |
| May 15, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1002493655 | $785,000 | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1002493655 | — | |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002493655 | $785,000 | — |
| Jul 31, 2004 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | $550,000 | — |
| Jun 24, 2004 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | $640,000 | — |
| Nov 1, 2002 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #104404601 | $235,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2002 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | $234,900 | — |
| Sep 2, 2002 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | — | |
| Jun 6, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | $369,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | $1,252,000 |
| 05/14/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1533515693 | $1,252,000 +6.9% / yr |
| 04/21/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | — |
| 04/18/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2123318 | $1,195,000 |
| 05/15/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597983399 | $785,000 +8.7% / yr |
| 05/15/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1002493655 | $785,000 |
| 03/14/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1002493655 | — |
| 03/09/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002493655 | $785,000 |
| 07/31/2004 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | $550,000 |
| 06/24/2004 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | — |
| 04/16/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC175358 | $640,000 |
| 11/01/2002 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #104404601 | $235,000 |
| 10/04/2002 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | $234,900 |
| 09/02/2002 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | — |
| 06/06/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC247268 | $369,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 701 Ritchie Avenue
Taxable Value
Land
-Additions
-Total-
Tax Record
2025
$12,091 ($1,008 / month)Home Facts
Beds
0Baths
3.5Total Finished SqFt
3,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
3,550 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
10,000 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1918Year Renovated
1918Zoning
R60County
MONTGOMERYAPN
13-00992852Schools near 701 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 701 Ritchie Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | $1,252,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,715 | 10,000 |
$225,000 | – | 1 | 948 | 10,000 | |
$765,500 | 4 | 2 | 2,152 | 15,549 | |
$450,000 | – | 1 | 1,440 | 10,000 | |
$9,718 | – | 2.5 | 1,442 | 6,665 | |
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$4,970 | – | 3 | 2,073 | 19,738 | |
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– | – | – | – | 6,480 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 1,386 | 5,527 | |
$1,180,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,130 | 10,000 | |
$582,500 | 4 | 2 | – | 10,000 | |
$6,125 | – | 2 | 1,727 | 5,912 | |
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