NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19044 Grotto Ln Germantown, MD 20874

Estimated Value: $439,691 - $458,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$335/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $314,900 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,849/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Germantown Elementary Rated A-
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Attic

About This Home

As of February 2020

MOVE-IN READY! 3 levels - 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. Freshly painted, new carpet, new hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths. Kitchen with granite counter and spacious breakfast area. Finished lower level with two bonus rooms, kitchenette, full bath and finished laundry room with storage. Fully fenced back yard with deck. Convenient location! Blocks to the newly constructed Seneca High School, shopping center and minutes to 270 and Germantown Town Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dimitri Apostolopoulos

(301) 674-2245 dimitrihomes@gmail.com Winmar Advisory LLC Listed on: 01/21/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Africano Turyahikayo

(240) 997-8994 Turyahikayo@msn.com Weichert, REALTORS License #597924

Weichert, REALTORS

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $80 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal, trash
  • Seneca Forest HOA, Phone Number (301) 948-6666
  • Germantown View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 241
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160902353285

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,926

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$80 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
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Remarks Public: MOVE-IN READY! 3 levels - 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. Freshly painted, new carpet, new hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths. Kitchen with granite counter and spacious breakfast area. Finished lower level with two bonus rooms, kitchenette, full bath and finished laundry room with storage. Fully fenced back yard with deck. Convenient location! Blocks to the newly constructed Seneca High School, shopping center and minutes to 270 and Germantown Town Center.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 234.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 19044

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 213.26
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 80.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Name: SENECA FOREST HOA
  • HOA Phone: 301-948-6666
  • 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear, Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 124300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 100000.00
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1447.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13966050
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2926.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160902353285
  • Tax Lot: 241
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 02/28/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2020
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Payette John E
Bought by
Namwera Susan
Seller's Agent
Dimitri Apostolopoulos
Winmar Advisory LLC
Buyer's Agent
Africano Turyahikayo
Weichert, REALTORS
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$314,900
Current Estimated Value
$450,673

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$309,195
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2012
Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Celenze Edward L and Celenza Nancy L
Bought by
Payette John E
Seller's Agent
Lisa Plushnick
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Dimitri Apostolopoulos
Winmar Advisory LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$262,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
4.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.48%
Original Mortgage
$7,860
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Namwera Susan $314,900 Blueprint Title Dmv
Payette John E $262,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Namwera Susan $309,195
Previous Owner Namwera Susan $7,500
Previous Owner Payette John E $7,860
Previous Owner Payette John E $257,254
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $314,900 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2020 01/21/20 For Sale $314,900 +20.2% $234 / Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $262,000 +4.8% $195 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $249,900 -- $186 / 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 $4,436 $397,767 -- --
2024 $4,436 $354,433 $0 $0
2023 $3,227 $311,100 $110,000 $201,100
2022 $2,852 $291,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,588 $271,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,175 $252,300 $100,000 $152,300
2019 $2,235 $242,967 $0 $0
2018 $2,581 $233,633 $0 $0
2017 $2,037 $224,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $216,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,988 $209,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,988 $201,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC692860

Bright MLS

APN: 09-02353285