NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18962 Grotto Ln Germantown, MD 20874

Estimated Value: $426,000 - $468,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,844 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2023

Last sale price $435,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,809/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Roberto W. Clemente Middle Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2023

This is the one. A newly renovated townhouse in desirable Seneca Forest. This home sits in a quiet, secluded community backing to the woods. Enjoy your morning coffee or entertain guests on the spacious rear deck! Walk through to find new flooring throughout, new bathrooms, new appliances, new lighting, and granite countertops. The fully finished lower level features a walkout bedroom or 2nd living area including a full bath. Incredibly convenient location is close to schools, hiking/biking trails, shopping, I270, ICC, and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason HUBBARTH

(240) 630-8689 jasonshomes@yahoo.com Samson Properties License #589405 Listed on: 07/12/2023

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Negy Paudel

(703) 891-4520 fred@springhillres.com Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.

Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1,467 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $84 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Finished Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • Assigned parking located at #254
  • Parking Lot
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, trash
  • Seneca Forest Community Association
  • Seneca Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 205
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160902365487

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,679

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

1,467 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$84 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-07-12
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 254
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 2016
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1844
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 323.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 172
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 672
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 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
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • 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
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 84.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Trash
  • HOA Name: SENECA FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1467.00
  • Zoning: RT12.
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3679.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160902365487
  • Tax Lot: 205
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2023
Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Charles Ira Rosen Trust
Bought by
Neupane Alija and Paudel Pradeep
Seller's Agent
Jason HUBBARTH
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Negy Paudel
Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.25%
Views
125
Current Estimated Value
$448,607

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,607
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.20%
Original Mortgage
$391,500
Outstanding Balance
$382,727
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,880

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2023
Sold by
Myra Rosen Trust
Bought by
Charles Ira Rosen Trust and Rosen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
Myra Rosen
Bought by
Myra Rosen Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Rosen Myra and The Myra Rosen Trust
Bought by
Rosen Myra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,250
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Rosen Myra and Rosen Charles Ira
Bought by
Rosen Charles Ira and Rosen Myra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2014
Sold by
Rosen Myra and Rosen Charles Ira
Bought by
Rosen Myra and Myra Rosen Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Rosen Myra
Bought by
Rosen Myra Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2003
Sold by
Rosen Myra Tr
Bought by
Rosen Myra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1999
Sold by
Rosen Myra
Bought by
Rosen Myra Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1998
Sold by
Sec Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Rosen Myra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Alexander Renard J and Alexander D Alexander L
Bought by
Sec Of Veterans Affairs
Source: Public Records

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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
Neupane Alija $435,000 First American Title
Neupane Alija $435,000 First American Title
Charles Ira Rosen Trust -- None Listed On Document
Charles Ira Rosen Trust -- None Listed On Document
Myra Rosen Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rosen Myra -- Accommodation
Rosen Charles Ira -- None Available
Rosen Myra -- None Available
Rosen Myra Tr -- --
Rosen Myra -- --
Rosen Myra Tr -- --
Rosen Myra $104,000 --
Sec Of Veterans Affairs $95,501 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Neupane Alija $391,500
Closed Neupane Alija $391,500
Previous Owner Rosen Myra $266,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Sold $435,000 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Price Changed $435,000 -2.2% $236 / Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 For Sale $445,000 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Rented $1,795 0.0% --
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Under Contract -- -- --
10/24/2017 10/24/17 For Rent $1,795 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $4,383 $391,700 -- --
2024 $4,383 $349,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,882 $307,900 $110,000 $197,900
2022 $3,679 $303,700 $0 $0
2021 $7,169 $299,500 $0 $0
2020 $6,546 $295,300 $100,000 $195,300
2019 $3,273 $274,367 $0 $0
2018 $2,800 $253,433 $0 $0
2017 $2,818 $232,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $224,467 $0 $0
2015 $2,731 $216,433 $0 $0
2014 $2,731 $208,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2099860

Bright MLS

APN: 09-02365487

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