Seller's Agent in 2020
Penny Gerber
Long & Foster
(240) 413-6102
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
218 Whittier St NW Washington, DC 20012
Takoma NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $700,000 - $764,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,739
Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Private Lot
- Attic
- A-Frame Home
- Bamboo Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Takoma Playground
About This Home
As of December 2020Blocks from Takoma Metro, this charming 2BR/1BA & Studio is the perfect escape. Tree lined streets and neighborhood gardens give a small town feel as you walk to the many restaurants and shops of Takoma. Newly remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counters, gas stove/range, microwave, Bosch DW, and bamboo flooring that continues into sunroom, perfect for a home office or kitchen nook! Spacious top floor Bedrooms with new modern ceiling fan/light in each, original wood trim and floors. Top floor bathroom had tub and tile reglazed summer 2020. 1930s charm and good bones! Newly installed mini-duct system that heats and cools, plus radiant heat system with original cast iron radiators and working wood fireplace, ready for cozy comfortable winter nights! Basement efficiency has kitchen & BA, new laminate floor, laundry, and private entrance with small screened in porch looking over the large yard with garden spaces and steel quonset hut for parking or storage. Home features cedar closets and a large attic that could be transformed into an additional bedroom. If you are seeking space, move in ready, and still opportunity to grow, 218 Whittier St NW is for you! Many visitors at Open Houses and agent showings... People love it, but question value at $699. Based on closest house sale of $886,000 PRE-Covid, for 3BR/3.5BA with a smaller yard and located at the corner of an alley... 218 Whittier has potential to be worth over $900k with an addition today. This is the perfect home to move in today and grow additional value in the years to come! SFH prices in DC hold and grow value each year! Homes in this part of Takoma do not turn over. Now is your opportunity to invest in a home that still has room for growth! $1000 Gift Card to Old Takoma Ace Hardware at settlement for buyer if ratified contract is over $700,000! Offer deadline is Monday, November 2nd. Bring your best and final to the table!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(240) 413-6102 PennyG@LNF.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP98377184 Listed on: 10/01/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,855
Year Built
- Built in 1932
Lot Details
- 7,068 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Picket Fence
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in very good condition
Property Views
- Woods
- Garden
Home Design
- A-Frame Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Screen For Fireplace
- Fireplace Mantel
- Brick Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Efficiency Studio
- Storm Doors
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Wood
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Cedar Closet
Laundry
- Electric Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- English Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Connecting Stairway
- Rear Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
- Basement Windows
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 1 Detached Carport Space
- On-Street Parking
Schools
- Takoma Educational Campus Elementary And Middle School
- Coolidge Senior High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Radiator
- Programmable Thermostat
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Takoma Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 56
- Assessor Parcel Number 3365//0056
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Escobar Tatiana
Bought by
Davis Raleigh Lacy and Davis Shirley Kyle
Seller's Agent
Penny Gerber
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Chin
Compass
List Price
$714,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.96%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.71%
Original Mortgage
$716,100
Outstanding Balance
$636,073
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$88,929
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2007
Sold by
Lipps Vicky
Bought by
Escobar Tatiana
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1994
Sold by
Peele J E
Bought by
Wayman Carol E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Raleigh Lacy | $700,000 | Allied Title & Escrow | |
| Escobar Tatiana | $445,000 | -- | |
| Wayman Carol E | $135,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Davis Raleigh Lacy | $716,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Escobar Tatiana | $352,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wayman Carol E | $108,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2020 12/15/20 | Sold | $700,000 | 0.0% | $403 / Sq Ft |
| 11/03/2020 11/03/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/14/2020 10/14/20 | Price Changed | $699,999 | -2.0% | $403 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2020 10/01/20 | For Sale | $714,000 | 0.0% | $411 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2020 10/01/20 | Price Changed | $714,000 | -- | $411 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,074 | $714,630 | $531,090 | $183,540 |
| 2024 | $6,078 | $715,030 | $528,470 | $186,560 |
| 2023 | $5,686 | $668,940 | $498,930 | $170,010 |
| 2022 | $5,057 | $594,930 | $448,320 | $146,610 |
| 2021 | $4,514 | $569,180 | $441,750 | $127,430 |
| 2020 | $4,168 | $566,000 | $443,380 | $122,620 |
| 2019 | $3,856 | $528,450 | $411,000 | $117,450 |
| 2018 | $3,681 | $506,410 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,367 | $468,510 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,426 | $474,740 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $3,216 | $449,730 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,045 | $428,470 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Penny Gerber
-
Chris Kuchnicki
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Chris Kuchnicki
Samson Properties
(202) 538-3097
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
Jeffrey Chin
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Jeffrey Chin
Compass
(617) 240-4657
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DCDC489794
APN: 3365-0056
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