$285,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

18705 Sparkling Water Dr Unit T2 Germantown, MD 20874

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,161 Sq Ft
$488/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Germantown Elementary Rated A-
  • Terrace
  • 5-minute walk to Fountain Hills Local Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Recently upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the sought-after Fountain Hills community, featuring a newly renovated kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet, and updated flooring. Enjoy top-tier amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, and a recreation facility. Motivated seller offering up to $7500 in closing credit with a full-price offer on this exceptional Germantown condo! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes for easy access to I-270 and MARC train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Beasley

Keller Williams Capital Properties Listed on: 03/07/2025

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Selina Tchume

KW Metro Center License #0225247759

KW Metro Center

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,656

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,161 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160903211357

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, insurance, pool(s), water, exterior building maintenance, trash, snow removal, reserve funds, road maintenance, laundry
  • Fountain Hills HOA
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Vanguard Management Condos
  • Built by PULTE HOME CORPO
  • Fountain Hills Community
  • Fountain Hills Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • 24-Hour Security

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,656

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$488 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: 1998
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Recently upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the sought-after Fountain Hills community, featuring a newly renovated kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet, and updated flooring. Enjoy top-tier amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, and a recreation facility. Motivated seller offering up to $7500 in closing credit with a full-price offer on this exceptional Germantown condo! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes for easy access to I-270 and MARC train.
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1161
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1161
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 248.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1161
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18705

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
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Intercom, Main Entrance Lock, 24 Hour Security
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 72.50
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 415.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Vanguard Management
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Recreational Center, Tennis Courts, Jog/Walk Path
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Pool(s), Water, Ext Bldg Maint, Trash, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Laundry
  • HOA Name: FOUNTAIN HILLS HOA
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
  • Zoning: R30
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: PULTE HOME CORPO

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2656.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160903211357
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/22/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Smith James D
Bought by
Smith Danielle L
Total Days on Market
56

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Danielle
Bought by
Smith James D and Smith Danielle L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2008
Sold by
Hoy Larry
Bought by
Johnson Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,813
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2008
Sold by
Hoy Larry
Bought by
Johnson Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,813
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2005
Sold by
Smith James D
Bought by
Hoy Larry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2004
Sold by
Persaud Haresh
Bought by
Smith James D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2001
Sold by
Richman Deborah A
Bought by
Persaud Haresh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1999
Sold by
Skalitzky Ronald W
Bought by
Richman Deborah A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1998
Sold by
Pulte Home Corporation
Bought by
Skalitzky Ronald W and Skalitzky R
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 -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- Quantum Title Corporation
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $310,000 --
Deed $230,000 --
Deed $115,000 --
Deed $106,000 --
Deed $104,550 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $191,887 FHA
Previous Owner $222,642 FHA
Previous Owner $218,813 FHA
Previous Owner $218,813 FHA
Previous Owner $248,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $285,000 -1.3% $245 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Price Changed $288,900 -0.3% $249 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $289,900 -- $250 / 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 $2,656 $225,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,481 $210,000 $63,000 $147,000
2022 $1,652 $205,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,261 $200,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,205 $195,000 $58,500 $136,500
2019 $2,380 $195,000 $58,500 $136,500
2018 $2,154 $195,000 $58,500 $136,500
2017 $2,393 $195,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,467 $188,333 $0 $0
2015 $2,467 $181,667 $0 $0
2014 $2,467 $175,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2169256

Bright MLS

APN: 09-03211357