9809 Capitol View Avenue

Closed 1/11/21
Closed 1/11/21
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The wrap around porch leads to the front entrance
The wrap around porch faces south
Open Living/Dining
Living Room has decorative diamond pattern windows
Living Room
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A custom Dutch door separates the main level from
First level powder room
Kitchen
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Bedroom #2
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom #3
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The Full Bath on the second level
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Lower Level- Finished room with an outside entranc
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The Laundry/ work room has a slate floor and large
Laundry
Exterior stairs lead to the wrap around porch from
View of the garden
Garage
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$560,000
3 beds1,512 sqft

9809 Capitol View Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1893Year Built
$370/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This quintessential historic country house is located in beloved Capitol View Park, between downtown Silver Spring and Kensington, yet a million miles away in spirit. The Alger Barbee house was built in 1893. It has a historic designation through the Maryland Historical Trust. It retains its charm and character although numerous improvements and upgrades were made throughout. The original house was built on fieldstone foundations and overlooks a great lawn. Broad porches wrap around two sides of...This quintessential historic country house is located in beloved Capitol View Park, between downtown Silver Spring and Kensington, yet a million miles away in spirit. The Alger Barbee house was built in 1893. It has a historic designation through the Maryland Historical Trust. It retains its charm and character although numerous improvements and upgrades were made throughout. The original house was built on fieldstone foundations and overlooks a great lawn. Broad porches wrap around two sides of the house. It is surrounded by trees and presents excellent opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. Recently rebuilt steps lead to the lower covered terrace from the porch. There are views of trees from every window. The open living/dining room was expanded in the distant past to create a flexible space for entertaining, and has beautiful wood floors, diamond pattern windows, and an entrance to the porch. A Dutch door leads from the living room to stairs to the lower level, which has full height ceilings and large windows. There are two finished room on the lower level, with brick and slate floors. The laundry with a washer and dryer has a quarter bath and work space. The second room could be a family room office or playroom, and opens to a covered terrace on the ground level. The kitchen includes a gas range, dishwasher, microwave and a work island. There is a powder room on the main living level. The second level has three bedrooms, all with original wood floors, and a remodeled bath with a tub/shower. There are pull down stairs to a storage attic. A storage room for garden equipment and tools is located below the porch. There is a separate furnace and electrical room. The home is heated by gas forced air. A heat pump provides central air conditioning and heat to the second level. The garage can accommodate small two cars. Recent improvements to the home include a new roof, restoration of the large porch roof, rebuilding the exterior stairs, restoration of the concrete terrace and installation of french drains on the west side of the house. Notice: This property includes part of lots 24,25,26 and 27. See the surveyor's flags and the survey for complete information. The real estate tax bill and lot size stated on the tax records are not accurate. See surveyors flags that define the perimeter of this property.
  • Listed by: Joan L Fallows 301.526.0744 joanfallows1@gmail.com • McEnearney Associates, Inc.
Listing closed: 01/11/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC732382
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Property Information for 9809 Capitol View Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,870 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 161300994634
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Levels/Stories: 2.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL VIEW PARK
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL VIEW PARK (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: CAPITOL VIEW PARK
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,312.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 200.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 440.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,143 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: FLORA M. SINGER (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWPORT MILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • High School: ALBERT EINSTEIN (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $404,767
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $4,349
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $105,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $279,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Refuse Fee: $416
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 24

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $500

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: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,512.00
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,512.00
  • Construction Materials: Other, Frame
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Daylight, Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Island
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Storm

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 9809 Capitol View Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 11, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459665683

$560,000—
Jan 11, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC732382

$560,000—
Dec 11, 2020

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC732382

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/11/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459665683

$560,000
01/11/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC732382

$560,000
12/11/2020

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC732382

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Public records

9809 Capitol View Avenue

Beds

0

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,512 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,512 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

8,000 SqFt

Schools near 9809 Capitol View Avenue

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Newport Mill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Albert Einstein High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stephen Knolls School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Newport Mill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albert Einstein 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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