NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Simms Ct Kensington, MD 20895

North Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $746,000 - $851,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$471/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 30, 2015

Last sale price $539,000 $313 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,004 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Albert Einstein High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2015

Fantastic Colonial, on a peaceful cul-de-sac in sought after Rock Creek Palisades. Private back yard with expansive deck, patio & shed. Plenty of living and entertaining space and great flow on main level. 4 spacious bedrooms including owners suite on upper level. Full basement with great potential. Numerous updates/upgrades throughout - kitchen, bathrooms, floors, roof, HVAC & plumbing. TRUE GEM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chana Sky

(240) 497-1700 crsky1@aol.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 06/17/2015

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane McGuire

(240) 497-1700 janebmcguire@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 7,981

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Chair Railings
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Improved Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Shelving

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • 7,981 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Rock Creek Palisades Community
  • Rock Creek Palisades Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301255793

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

7,981 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Chair Railings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Improved, Shelving
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1720
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 313.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1720
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 720
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 7981
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7981.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14028305
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301255793

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2015
Closed on
Jul 30, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chana Sky
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jane McGuire
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$539,000
Current Estimated Value
$810,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$271,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%
Original Mortgage
$493,589
Interest Rate
0.044%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,142
Interest Rate
0.0511%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$539,000 Fatico
$489,000 --
-- --
$207,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $450,680
Closed $484,769
Closed $493,589
Previous Owner $473,968
Previous Owner $480,142
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2015 07/30/15 Sold $539,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2015 06/17/15 For Sale $539,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,773 $599,100
2024 $6,772 $530,700 $245,800 $284,900
2023 $6,063 $530,700 $245,800 $284,900
2022 $5,758 $530,700 $245,800 $284,900
2021 $5,569 $548,800 $235,800 $313,000
2020 $5,569 $522,200 $0 $0
2019 $5,242 $495,600 $0 $0
2018 $4,926 $469,000 $223,100 $245,900
2017 $4,730 $444,167 $0 $0
2016 $4,371 $419,333 $0 $0
2015 $4,371 $394,500 $0 $0
2014 $4,371 $394,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chana Sky

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Chana Sky

    Long & Foster

    (240) 447-7000

    Chana Sky
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  • Jane McGuire

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jane McGuire

    Long & Foster

    (301) 806-5216

    25 Total Sales

    Jane McGuire
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002343289

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01255793

Maryland Montgomery County Kensington 20895 North Kensington

1 Simms Ct, Kensington, MD

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