4020 Simms Dr

Kensington, MD 20895

$625,507
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,829 Sq. Ft.
$342 / Sq. Ft.
1,829
Sq. Ft.
$342
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 2/23/22
Closed 2/23/22

Description

Dazzling mid-century modern on wonderful lot in Rock Creek Palisades. Boasting a renovated kitchen & baths, a fresh paint palette and many additional upgrades, this residence is move-in ready. Large picture windows bring the outdoors and natural light in, accentuating the golden hardwood floors. Entry level highlights include a generous family room, a versatile fourth bedroom or office, a full bathroom, and a large storage room with laundry. Upstairs, the main level provides an airy living room with...Dazzling mid-century modern on wonderful lot in Rock Creek Palisades. Boasting a renovated kitchen & baths, a fresh paint palette and many additional upgrades, this residence is move-in ready. Large picture windows bring the outdoors and natural light in, accentuating the golden hardwood floors. Entry level highlights include a generous family room, a versatile fourth bedroom or office, a full bathroom, and a large storage room with laundry. Upstairs, the main level provides an airy living room with glass door passage to the rear, a sun-drenched dining room with lovely views, a gorgeous stainless and granite kitchen with rich maple cabinetry and breakfast nook, and three spacious bedrooms along with a beautiful hall bathroom. The impressive rear grounds offer a large fully fenced yard with an expansive deck for outdoor leisure and entertaining. Situated just steps to Rock Creek Trail and the elementary school, and minutes to historic Kensington, The MARC train, three Metro stations, NIH, Walter Reed, 495 and 270, this location is ideal.

Property Details for 4020 Simms Drive

Tax ID Number
161301258991
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Reverse
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2024 12:30 AM

Property Details for 4020 Simms Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #MDMC2033772
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,833 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Sold By Taylor Properties

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Building Information for 4020 Simms Drive

Stories2Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,535 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,049

Property Taxes

$486

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4020 Simms Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ROCK VIEW (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWPORT MILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $532,600
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $5,241
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $296,400
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $236,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $478
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 38
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full 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, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Tub Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,829.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,829.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,083.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/0618/5648/801306185648_512_384_WM_jAIcVbGSS9QrGatk.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Other
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Full, Partially Finished, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Privacy, Rear
  • Location Type: Near National Park
  • Parcel ID: 14028610
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Table Space, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
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

Property History for 4020 Simms Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484308943

$625,507

+5.4% / yr

Feb 23, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

$625,507—
Feb 2, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
Feb 1, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
Feb 1, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
Jan 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

$579,000—
Jun 27, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419585833

$418,800

+2.5% / yr

Jun 27, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002896666

$418,800—
May 29, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002896666

—
Mar 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002896666

$459,000—
Jun 4, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008451530

$550,000—
Jun 4, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008451530

—
Mar 21, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008451530

$520,000—
May 5, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #144773631

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484308943

$625,507

+5.4% / yr

02/23/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

$625,507
02/02/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
02/01/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
02/01/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

—
01/27/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2033772

$579,000
06/27/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419585833

$418,800

+2.5% / yr

06/27/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002896666

$418,800
05/29/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002896666

—
03/25/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002896666

$459,000
06/04/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008451530

$550,000
06/04/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008451530

—
03/21/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008451530

$520,000
05/05/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #144773631

$325,000

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Public Records for 4020 Simms Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,532 ($544 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,829 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,069 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt760 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01258991Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4020 Simms Drive

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rock View Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Newport Mill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Albert Einstein High School
Public - 9 to 12
Longview School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rock View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Newport Mill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albert Einstein High School
Public9 to 12

Longview School
PublicK 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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