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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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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

Public Records for 9809 Capitol View Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,200Additions-Total$19,200
Tax Record2025$221 ($18 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1893Year Renovated1893ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-00994601

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 9809 Capitol View Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
$560,000
3
1,512
11,143
2813 Beechbank Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
–
–
1.5
1,568
7,500
2809 Beechbank Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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1.5
1,220
8,811
9812 Capitol View Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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1,798
7,923
2805 Beechbank Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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3,174
7,500
9811 Capitol View Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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2.5
1,870
13,280

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