$370,635
SOLD FEB 11, 2025

12847 Climbing Ivy Dr Germantown, MD 20874

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,514 Sq Ft
$88/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet
  • Roberto W. Clemente Middle Rated A-
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

As of May 2025

Catered Open House Saturday 1/25/25 from 1-3pm!

Discover the potential of this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse in the highly desirable Seneca Forest community! Enjoy the outdoors in your fenced yard and newer deck. Tranquil wooded views in the front and back of the home. Walk out basement provides plenty of light in the finished lower level. Priced significantly below comparable homes, this property offers an incredible chance to customize and create the home of your dreams. With great bones and endless possibilities, all it needs is a little TLC to shine.

Enjoy the convenience of two assigned parking spaces and an unbeatable location for commuters—just minutes from I-270 and major commuting routes. You'll also love being close to shopping (including the popular Lancaster County Dutch Market), restaurants, grocery stores, and outdoor adventures at Seneca Creek State Park.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to invest in a fantastic home in a prime location. Sold strictly as-is. Buyer to verify all information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thien-Kim Le

Samson Properties Listed on: 01/24/2025

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Khalid Fahimi

Service First Realty Corp License #0225042755

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,860

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 1,509 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is in below average condition

HOA Fees

  • $88 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Carpet
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Seneca Forest Community Association
  • Seneca Forest Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 150
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160902155244

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,860

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$88 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-24
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 152
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Catered Open House Saturday 1/25/25 from 1-3pm! Discover the potential of this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse in the highly desirable Seneca Forest community! Enjoy the outdoors in your fenced yard and newer deck. Tranquil wooded views in the front and back of the home. Walk out basement provides plenty of light in the finished lower level. Priced significantly below comparable homes, this property offers an incredible chance to customize and create the home of your dreams. With great bones and endless possibilities, all it needs is a little TLC to shine. Enjoy the convenience of two assigned parking spaces and an unbeatable location for commuters—just minutes from I-270 and major commuting routes. You'll also love being close to shopping (including the popular Lancaster County Dutch Market), restaurants, grocery stores, and outdoor adventures at Seneca Creek State Park. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to invest in a fantastic home in a prime location. Sold strictly as-is. Buyer to verify all information.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2016
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1514
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 260.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 170
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 502
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 672
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 12847

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 88.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: SENECA FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1509.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RT12.
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3860.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160902155244
  • Tax Lot: 150
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/11/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Barg Inc
Bought by
Sandoval Penaranda Luis Fernando
Seller's Agent
Khalid Fahimi
Service First Realty Corp
Buyer's Agent
Jose Rodriguez
Smart Realty, LLC
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.04%
Views
105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.95%
Original Mortgage
$418,500
Outstanding Balance
$418,500
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,789

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Mary-Paula Walsh Trust and Lamont Kathleen D
Bought by
Barg Inc
Seller's Agent
Thien-Kim Le
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Khalid Fahimi
Service First Realty Corp
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$370,635
Premium/Discount to List
$20,635
5.9%
Views
332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
168.10%
Original Mortgage
$277,976
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Walsh Mary Paula
Bought by
Walsh Mary Paula and Kroliczak Alice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1998
Sold by
Mary and Paula
Bought by
Walsh Mary and Walsh Paula
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $465,000 Household Title
Deed $370,635 First American Title
Deed $370,635 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $418,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $277,976 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $465,000 -1.0% $258 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $469,900 +26.8% $261 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Sold $370,635 +5.9% $245 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $231 / 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
2024 $3,860 $304,367 $0 $0
2023 $1,377 $270,100 $110,000 $160,100
2022 $2,574 $266,233 $0 $0
2021 $2,418 $262,367 $0 $0
2020 $2,418 $258,500 $100,000 $158,500
2019 $2,309 $249,667 $0 $0
2018 $2,208 $240,833 $0 $0
2017 $2,157 $232,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $223,867 $0 $0
2015 $2,031 $215,733 $0 $0
2014 $2,031 $207,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2162226

Bright MLS

APN: 09-02155244