$282,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

18231 Swiss Cir Unit 1 Germantown, MD 20874

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$270/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Great Seneca Creek Elementary Rated A-
  • Community Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2025

Back on the market - buyers did not perform. Their loss can be your gain!
Step into this beautifully modern, sunlit 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the heart of Germantown. With its spacious layout and main-level convenience, this home offers both comfort and ease. Nestled in a peaceful community and surrounded by everything you need, it’s the perfect place to call home. Don’t miss your chance to make this inviting space your next home sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra TELLO

Smart Realty, LLC Listed on: 12/13/2024

Smart Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Olga Danchenko

Realty Advantage of Maryland LLC License #657861

Realty Advantage of Maryland LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,685

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

HOA Fees

  • $270 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160602221874

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn maintenance
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Farmingdale Codm Community
  • Farmingdale Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,685

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$270 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Back on the market - buyers did not perform. Their loss can be your gain! Step into this beautifully modern, sunlit 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the heart of Germantown. With its spacious layout and main-level convenience, this home offers both comfort and ease. Nestled in a peaceful community and surrounded by everything you need, it’s the perfect place to call home. Don’t miss your chance to make this inviting space your next home sweet home!
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1040
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 274.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18231

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Refuse: 17.29
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 270.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance
  • HOA: No
  • 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

  • Land Use Code: U
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2685.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160602221874
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/20/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2024
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Ochoa Begazo Eduardo Paul
Bought by
Sureservice Llc
Seller's Agent
Sandra TELLO
Smart Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Olga Danchenko
Realty Advantage of Maryland LLC
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$282,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.05%
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$281,169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.57%
Original Mortgage
$197,400
Outstanding Balance
$196,588
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,581

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Komal Homes Limited Liability Company Ll
Bought by
Begazo Eduardo Paul Ochoa
Seller's Agent
Ajay Kapur
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandra TELLO
Smart Realty, LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.54%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2022
Closed on
May 17, 2022
Sold by
Ajay Kapur
Bought by
Komal Homes Limited Liability Company
Seller's Agent
Ajay Kapur
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ajay Kapur
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$1,750

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2015
Closed on
Sep 24, 2015
Sold by
Christiana Trust
Bought by
Kapur Ajaykumar and Kapur Leher
Seller's Agent
Timon Mitrakas
Bang Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sergio & Sofia Garcia
Samson Properties
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$132,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-5.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Yuan Kevin
Bought by
Christiana Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2009
Sold by
Startsman Victor J
Bought by
Yuan Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,301
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2001
Sold by
Ciaschi Karen M
Bought by
Startsman Victor J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Sold by
James Ciaschi 3Rd Et Al
Bought by
Ciaschi #Aren M
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
Deed $282,000 Catic
Deed $282,000 Catic
Deed $265,000 First American Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $132,000 Attorney
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $139,549 Attorney
Deed $149,000 --
Deed $73,857 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $197,400 New Conventional
Closed $197,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,301 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $282,000 -1.1% $271 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2025 01/18/25 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Price Changed $285,000 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 For Sale $285,000 +7.5% $274 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Sold $265,000 -3.5% $255 / Sq Ft
07/30/2022 07/30/22 Price Changed $274,700 -0.1% $264 / Sq Ft
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
02/21/2022 02/21/22 For Rent $1,750 0.0% --
10/14/2015 10/14/15 Sold $132,000 -5.6% $127 / Sq Ft
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $135 / 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 $2,685 $250,000 $75,000 $175,000
2024 $2,685 $226,667 $0 $0
2023 $1,721 $203,333 $0 $0
2022 $2,053 $180,000 $54,000 $126,000
2021 $2,456 $168,333 $0 $0
2020 $2,194 $156,667 $0 $0
2019 $966 $145,000 $43,500 $101,500
2018 $1,602 $145,000 $43,500 $101,500
2017 $1,031 $145,000 $0 $0
2016 $745 $145,000 $0 $0
2015 $745 $140,000 $0 $0
2014 $745 $135,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2158394

Bright MLS

APN: 06-02221874