$433,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

21 Grotto Ct Germantown, MD 20874

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$88/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$223 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Germantown Elementary Rated A-
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Back to market due to finance failure. Great opportunity to acquire a well maintained townhome with fully walkout basement in Northwest HS district. Over 2000 square feet of comfortable living space spread over 3 levels. Total 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath. New roof, new paint, Newer window, sliding doors, AC and Heating system. New engineering HW floor on the main and upper level. Laminate floor in walkout basement. Carpet free. Carpet on the basement. Fully finished walk out basement with full bathroom and the large recreation room with fireplace. Large decks accessed from breakfast area. Fenced backyard. 2 reserved parking. Minutes from MARC train station, sporting, and shopping amenities and I270. Must to see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shuang Zhao

Signature Home Realty LLC License #656735 Listed on: 03/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Joie Ashworth

Weichert, REALTORS License #654957

Weichert, REALTORS

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $88 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 217 Open Parking Spaces
  • 219 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Lot

Schools

  • Germantown Elementary School
  • Roberto W. Clemente Middle School
  • Seneca Valley High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160902297645

Community Details

Overview

  • Seneca Forest Community Assoc HOA
  • Germantown View Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,055

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$88 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: 2025-03-07
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Back to market due to finance failure. Great opportunity to acquire a well maintained townhome with fully walkout basement in Northwest HS district. Over 2000 square feet of comfortable living space spread over 3 levels. Total 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath. New roof, new paint, Newer window, sliding doors, AC and Heating system. New engineering HW floor on the main and upper level. Laminate floor in walkout basement. Carpet free. Carpet on the basement. Fully finished walk out basement with full bathroom and the large recreation room with fireplace. Large decks accessed from breakfast area. Fenced backyard. 2 reserved parking. Minutes from MARC train station, sporting, and shopping amenities and I270. Must to see.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Heated, Improved, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 80.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 2616
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1944
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 323.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 672
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1272
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

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
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 219
  • Type Of Parking: Off Site, Parking Lot
  • Off Site Number Of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 217

Utilities

  • 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
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 88.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: SENECA FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOC
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GERMANTOWN
  • Middle School: ROBERTO W. CLEMENTE
  • High School: SENECA VALLEY
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GERMANTOWN
  • High School: SENECA VALLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: ROBERTO W. CLEMENTE

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1447.00
  • Zoning: RT12.
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4055.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160902297645
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/11/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Wang Han
Bought by
Touray Fatoumata and Bah Amadou
Seller's Agent
Shuang Zhao
Signature Home Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joie Ashworth
Weichert, REALTORS
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$433,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.46%
Views
123
Current Estimated Value
$437,254

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,254
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%
Original Mortgage
$425,157
Outstanding Balance
$423,646
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2022
Closed on
Feb 16, 2022
Sold by
Sara Tam
Bought by
Wang Han
Seller's Agent
Shuang Zhao
Signature Home Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shuang Zhao
Signature Home Realty LLC
Sold Price
$2,440

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$288,750
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2009
Sold by
Rodriquez Eleuteria
Bought by
Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2007
Sold by
Shahid Anis
Bought by
Rodriquez Eleuteria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,800
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2007
Sold by
Shahid Anis
Bought by
Rodriquez Eleuteria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,800
Interest Rate
6.14%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $433,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $433,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $400,000 First American Title
Deed $214,515 --
Deed $359,000 --
Deed $359,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $425,157 FHA
Closed $425,157 FHA
Previous Owner $288,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,800 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $287,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $287,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $433,000 -0.5% $223 / Sq Ft
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $435,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
03/05/2022 03/05/22 Rented $2,440 0.0% --
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Sold $400,000 0.0% $223 / Sq Ft
02/16/2022 02/16/22 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
01/22/2022 01/22/22 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Sale $375,000 -- $209 / 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 $4,056 $373,200 -- --
2024 $4,056 $321,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,441 $269,600 $110,000 $159,600
2022 $3,260 $265,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,477 $261,800 $0 $0
2020 $4,823 $257,900 $100,000 $157,900
2019 $2,297 $248,567 $0 $0
2018 $2,190 $239,233 $0 $0
2017 $2,089 $229,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,001 $221,267 $0 $0
2015 $2,001 $212,633 $0 $0
2014 $2,001 $204,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2167946

Bright MLS

APN: 09-02297645