NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 James St Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Estimated Value: $418,000 - $544,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,022 Sq Ft
$453/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2016

Last sale price $245,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,806/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2016

Observatory Heights offers all Brick Rancher with covered front porch and off street parking. Main level features three bedrooms and full bath. Nice size living room and kitchen has been updated in the past. Huge country eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Four season sun filled sun room off kitchen exits to rear deck and patio. AVAILABLE TO INVESTORS 15 DAYS FROM LIST DATE !! VIEW DOCS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana DiPeppe

(443) 324-4032 dianad@realtysells.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium Listed on: 12/30/2015

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Last Buyer's Agent

Dora Berman

(703) 380-6588 dmberman87@gmail.com Samson Properties License #647443

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,413

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,355 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R90

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Observatory Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160900841172

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,413

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Remarks Public: Observatory Heights offers all Brick Rancher with covered front porch and off street parking. Main level features three bedrooms and full bath. Nice size living room and kitchen has been updated in the past. Huge country eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Four season sun filled sun room off kitchen exits to rear deck and patio. AVAILABLE TO INVESTORS 15 DAYS FROM LIST DATE !! VIEW DOCS
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 118

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 119.88
  • 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

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 8355
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8355.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: R90
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3412.72
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160900841172
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1022
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 04/29/2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2015
Closed on
Apr 27, 2016
Sold by
Secretary Department Of Housing & Urban
Bought by
Lizama Juan A Bonilla
Seller's Agent
Diana DiPeppe
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Buyer's Agent
Dora Berman
Samson Properties
List Price
$278,100
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,100
-11.9%
Current Estimated Value
$463,182

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$218,182
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$243,109
Outstanding Balance
$197,449
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$218,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Berg Judith
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2010
Sold by
Nicodemus Burton H
Bought by
Berg Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,651
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2000
Sold by
Straiter Eric
Bought by
Nicodemus Burton H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1995
Sold by
Eric Straiter
Bought by
Straiter Eric
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lizama Juan A Bonilla $245,000 First American Title Ins Co
Wells Fargo Bank Na $246,909 Attorney
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop $246,909 Attorney
Berg Judith $252,000 --
Nicodemus Burton H $150,000 --
Straiter Eric -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lizama Juan A Bonilla $243,109
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Sold $245,000 -2.1% $240 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Price Changed $250,290 -10.0% $245 / Sq Ft
12/30/2015 12/30/15 For Sale $278,100 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $4,204 $314,333 -- --
2024 $4,204 $297,367 $0 $0
2023 $3,262 $280,400 $188,000 $92,400
2022 $3,491 $277,133 $0 $0
2021 $3,108 $273,867 $0 $0
2020 $6,089 $270,600 $188,000 $82,600
2019 $3,023 $270,600 $188,000 $82,600
2018 $3,017 $270,600 $188,000 $82,600
2017 $231 $272,600 $0 $0
2016 $3,476 $261,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,476 $250,600 $0 $0
2014 $3,476 $239,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diana DiPeppe

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Diana DiPeppe

    CENTURY 21 New Millennium

    (443) 324-4032

    94 Total Sales

    Diana DiPeppe
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  • Dora Berman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Dora Berman

    Samson Properties

    (703) 380-6588

    Dora Berman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002395227

Bright MLS

APN: 09-00841172

Maryland Montgomery County Gaithersburg 20877

118 James St, Gaithersburg, MD

This home is located at 118 James St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 since 30 December 2015 and is currently estimated at $463,182, approximately $453 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 118 James St is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Forest Oak Middle School, Gaithersburg High School, and St Martin Of Tours School.

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