8520 Bells Ridge Terrace

Closed 7/7/16

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Last Sold Price

$765,000

4 beds4 baths3,198 sqft$239/sqft

8520 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD 20854

TownhouseProperty Type

2,250 sq ftLot Size

1996Year Built

$239/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$78/moHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to luxurious th in sought out pot. Regency. Open floor plan, 4 br, 3.5 bath, 9' ceiling, gleaming hdwds, chairrail, crown molding, new paint, flagstone patio ('10), windows ('13). Kitchen,w/ island, breakfast area family rm w/gas fp & access to deck. Inviting foyer opens dining & living rm. Luxury msb w vaulted ceiling. Walkout basmt, rec rm br, fb & 2 car garageWelcome to luxurious th in sought out pot. Regency. Open floor plan, 4 br, 3.5 bath, 9' ceiling, gleaming hdwds, chairrail, crown molding, new paint, flagstone patio ('10), windows ('13). Kitchen,w/ island, breakfast area family rm w/gas fp & access to deck. Inviting foyer opens dining & living rm. Luxury msb w vaulted ceiling. Walkout basmt, rec rm br, fb & 2 car garage

Listing Agent

Anna Masica
Listing Agent
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (240) 423-7000
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Listing closed: 07/07/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002429295

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$4,642 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,888

Property Taxes

$676

HOA Dues

$78

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Property Information for 8520 Bells Ridge Terrace

Property Details

Taxes: $8,108 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 161002983175
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 05-20-2016
Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES
Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES (MONTGOMERY MD)
Building Name: BELLS MILL ESTATE (POTOMAC MD)
Legal Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,148.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,050.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,050.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1996
Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,250 SF

Location

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

Elementary School: BELLS MILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
Middle Or Junior School: CABIN JOHN (MONTGOMERY MD)
High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL (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

HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - Off-site
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Reserve Funds, Trash

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Tot Lots/Playground
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value: $667,000

Year Assessed: 2016
County Tax: $7,412
Improvement Assessed Value: $267,000
Land Assessed Value: $400,000
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Front Foot Fee: $343
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Refuse Fee: $205
Zoning: R90
Tax Lot: 38

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $300

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

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

Upper Level 1

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

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

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Builder Name: STANLEY MARTIN HOMES
Total Finished SQFT: 3,198.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,148.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 3,198.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/6809/4153/300668094153_512_384_WM_fBrJf6CB8wzxCoaB.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Walkout Level, Space For Rooms, Windows
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Property Attached Y/N: true
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 2,250.00
Road Responsibility: City/County

Fencing: Picket
Parcel ID: 13992905

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Crown Moldings, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Screen
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Other
Window Features: Screens
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Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Bump-outs
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Pool Private: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
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 8520 Bells Ridge Terrace

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 7, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586745217	$765,000	+0.9% / yr
Jul 7, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002429295	$765,000	—
May 28, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002429295		—
May 20, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002429295	$765,000	—
Nov 16, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279955845	$720,000	—
Nov 16, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005500752	$720,000	—
Oct 18, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005500752		—
Sep 8, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005500752	$759,000	—
Apr 18, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #1006162430	$318,000	—
Feb 16, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #1006162430		—
Sep 10, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006162430	$299,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/07/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586745217	$765,000 +0.9% / yr
07/07/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002429295	$765,000
05/28/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002429295	—
05/20/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002429295	$765,000
11/16/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279955845	$720,000
11/16/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005500752	$720,000
10/18/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005500752	—
09/08/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005500752	$759,000
04/18/1997	Closed BRIGHT #1006162430	$318,000
02/16/1997	Pending BRIGHT #1006162430	—
09/10/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006162430	$299,900

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

Public Records for 8520 Bells Ridge Terrace

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$8,851 ($738 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,108 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,628 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,250 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN10-02983175

Schools near 8520 Bells Ridge Terrace

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Bells Mill Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.1 mi
10/10	Winston Churchill High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	4.5 mi
NR	Alternative Programs	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Georgetown Hill Child Care Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.2 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.5 mi
NR	The Heights School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Bells Mill Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.1 mi
10/10	Winston Churchill High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.2 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	4.5 mi
NR	Alternative Programs Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Georgetown Hill Child Care Center PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	The Heights School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 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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