5205 Gretchen Street

5205 Gretchen Street

Kensington, MD 20895

$900,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
1,956 Sq. Ft.
$460 / Sq. Ft.
1,956
Sq. Ft.
$460
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of house with yard and green space
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove sink and microwave
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and white appliances
a living room with furniture and a book shelf
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a utility room with dryer and washer
a utility room with dryer and washer
a living room with a bed and a window
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a large bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a view of a livingroom with wooden floor and a ceiling fan
a view of a room with wooden floor and white walls
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and a shower
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of a house with backyard and a sitting area
a view of a chair and table and fire pit in the garden
a view of a house with a big yard and large trees

Description

Welcome to this large 4 level split nestled in the sought-after Garrett Park and in the heart of Kensington with off street parking. This home is 2,632 sq. ft. in total and features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. As you enter the home, there is a large living room leading to the dining room and into the kitchen, and hardwood floors on this level. The kitchen has granite countertops, 42" upper cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There is a newer composite, maintenance free deck...Welcome to this large 4 level split nestled in the sought-after Garrett Park and in the heart of Kensington with off street parking. This home is 2,632 sq. ft. in total and features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. As you enter the home, there is a large living room leading to the dining room and into the kitchen, and hardwood floors on this level. The kitchen has granite countertops, 42" upper cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There is a newer composite, maintenance free deck for your outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The yard is regular and relatively level and has a large shed for gardening tool storage and overflow items. The lower level of the home has a large rec room with a wood burning fireplace, 1 full bathroom and a large utility room with a full size side by side washer / dryer, a utility sink and plenty of storage. There is walk out access to the back yard from this level. The main sleeping level above the kitchen features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom and hardwood floors. The next level up has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with LVP flooring. There is no carpeting in this home on any of the levels. All bathrooms have been recently and tastefully updated. The roof was replaced in 2019, vinyl replacement windows throughout in 2020, the deck replaced in 2022 and the furnace replaced in 2019 and HVAC replaced in 2023. This home is awaiting your finishing touches and color / style choices which could include a kitchen refresh, paint throughout and floor sanding/restaining. There is plenty of space in this home and also plenty of space on this regularly shaped lot and quiet street for you to tear it down and build a larger home. There is no HOA in this community. The home and neighborhood are conveniently located near the Red Line Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro stop and adjacent to Rock Creek Park, Beech Drive, 355 (Rockville Pike), I-495 (Beltway). Rockville, Bethesda, NIH, Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Strathmore Music Hall, commuter routes and DC is nearby. Just minutes from Pike and Rose and very convenient to nearby shopping and amenities including NoBe, Whole Foods, Giant, countless restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and specialty stores. This home is a short walk to Aldis, Rodmans, PetSmart, HomeGoods, Tennis Courts, PickleBall, Black Market Bistro and neighborhood parks.

Property Details for 5205 Gretchen Street

Tax ID Number
160400065313
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/10/2024 02:33 AM

Property Details for 5205 Gretchen Street

StatusActive
MLS #MDMC2130826
Days on Market11
Taxes$7,182 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,400 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Building Information for 5205 Gretchen Street

Stories4Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,510 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,912

Property Taxes

$599

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5205 Gretchen Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WALTER JOHNSON (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
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $619,467
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $6,479
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $365,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $368,000
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $478
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Zoning: R60
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Page Number: 640
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,956.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,956.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,632.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Composite
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/4330/4916/803043304916_512_384_WM_9ca0PcmyjxINLl0d.jpg
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Walkout Level, Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 13805540
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Attic
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • 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
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5205 Gretchen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5205 Gretchen Street

Taxable ValueLand$350,400Additions$211,900Total$562,300
Tax Record2022$6,065 ($505 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,456 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN04-00065313Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5205 Gretchen Street

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Garrett Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Tilden Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Walter Johnson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garrett Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tilden Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walter Johnson High School
Public9 to 12

Academy Of The Holy Cross
Private9 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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More information about 5205 Gretchen Street, Kensington, MD 20895

5205 Gretchen Street is a single family home for sale in Kensington, MD 20895. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2024 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on July 25, 2000. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Garrett Park Elementary School, Tilden Middle School and Walter Johnson High School. 5205 Gretchen Street is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 1,956 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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