NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Grotto Ct Germantown, MD 20874

Estimated Value: $416,402 - $444,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2017

Last sale price $285,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,645/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Germantown Elementary Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

Newly renovated, 3 levels,3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms with wood floor, large eat-in kitchen w/granite counter top, new appliances, open layout living room/ dinning room. Large master with en-suite bathroom. Spacious basement with wood burning fireplace. Fenced in yard. 3 minutes to Great Seneca HWY. Easy Access to 270, 1/2 mile to Germantown Square Shopping Center.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Szuwen Shaposnyk

shaposnykr@gmail.com Prestige Realty LLC License #MRIS:3114076 Listed on: 05/09/2017

Last Renter's Agent

Joanna Zhao

(301) 806-5768 jzhaoprestige@gmail.com Prestige Realty LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement with some natural light
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Space Number Location: 2
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Germantown Elementary School
  • Roberto W. Clemente Middle School
  • Northwest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $1,680
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, minor interior maintenance, exterior maintenance, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, insurance, fireplace/flue cleaning, frozen waterpipe damage, gutter cleaning, windows/screens
  • Rent includes parking
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 24-Month Lease Term
  • Available 5/11/17
  • $45 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160902297598

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Germantown View Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,138

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2017-05-11
  • Application Fee: 45.00
  • Lease Term: 24 Months
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Includes: Parking
  • Security Deposit: 1680.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Utilities - All, Minor Interior Maintenance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care, Insurance, Fireplace/Flue Cleaning, Frozen Waterpipe Damage, Gutter Cleaning, Windows/Screens
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 24

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Remarks Public: Newly renovated, 3 levels,3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms with wood floor, large eat-in kitchen w/granite counter top, new appliances, open layout living room/ dinning room. Large master with en-suite bathroom. Spacious basement with wood burning fireplace. Fenced in yard. 3 minutes to Great Seneca HWY. Easy Access to 270, 1/2 mile to Germantown Square Shopping Center.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • 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
  • Parking Space Number Assigned: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GERMANTOWN
  • Middle School: ROBERTO W. CLEMENTE
  • High School: NORTHWEST
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: GERMANTOWN
  • High School: NORTHWEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: ROBERTO W. CLEMENTE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1447
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1447.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RT12

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13964769
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160902297598
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Close Date: 06/02/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2017
Closed on
Apr 28, 2017
Sold by
Fan Jiajun
Bought by
Chen Kathy K and Chen Shihwei
Seller's Agent
Szuwen Shaposnyk
Prestige Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joanna Zhao
Prestige Realty LLC
Sold Price
$1,750
Current Estimated Value
$432,101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$430,351
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$213,700
Outstanding Balance
$178,348
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$253,753

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2014
Closed on
Sep 6, 2014
Sold by
Quintanilla Juan A Corea
Bought by
Fan Jiajun
Seller's Agent
mark cabrera
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ning Zhi
Hometown Elite Realty LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.78%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2010
Sold by
Desouza Serge J and Desouza Ebba J
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2004
Sold by
Desouza Serge J
Bought by
Desouza Serge J and Desouza Ebba J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2002
Sold by
Linos Dimitrios and Linos A
Bought by
Desouza Serge J and Elleingand Ebba J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Kathy K $285,000 Eastern Title & Settleement
Fan Jiajun $265,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $174,365 --
Desouza Serge J -- --
Desouza Serge J -- --
Desouza Serge J $156,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Kathy K $213,700
Previous Owner Fan Jiajun $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Rented $1,750 +4.2% --
05/29/2017 05/29/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/09/2017 05/09/17 For Rent $1,680 0.0% --
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Sold $285,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
03/04/2017 03/04/17 Off Market $285,000 -- --
01/01/2015 01/01/15 Rented $1,650 -2.9% --
12/20/2014 12/20/14 Under Contract -- -- --
11/29/2014 11/29/14 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $197 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2014 06/30/14 For Sale $275,000 -- $205 / 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 $4,138 $367,100 -- --
2024 $4,138 $328,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,675 $289,900 $110,000 $179,900
2022 $3,482 $285,867 $0 $0
2021 $3,323 $281,833 $0 $0
2020 $3,323 $277,800 $100,000 $177,800
2019 $3,180 $265,967 $0 $0
2018 $3,047 $254,133 $0 $0
2017 $2,965 $242,300 $0 $0
2016 $2,115 $233,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,115 $223,900 $0 $0
2014 $2,115 $214,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002521679

Bright MLS

APN: 09-02297598