$785,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

26 Locustwood Ct Silver Spring, MD 20905

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,631 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Cloverly Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Garden View

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full baths Halle built Colonial in Fairland Acres. Stunning entrance flanked by the formal living room and dining room. A warm and welcoming family room with a brick fireplace featuring a new wood-burning stove adjoins the expansive updated table space kitchen with a new sliding glass door to a new deck and fenced backyard. A Butler pantry with built-ins serves the formal dining room. Just off the kitchen is the laundry/mudroom with washer/dryer and access to the 2-car garage. The upper level features a large Primary Suite with a sitting room and a walk-in closet, a dressing area, and a full bath. 3 large light-filled secondary bedrooms two have walk-in closets and a large hall bath. Access to the lower level is just steps from the kitchen. The lower level boasts a large recreation/game room or second family room with a bar and a full bath. 5th bedroom or an office. Additional storage in the mechanical room.
Additional refrigerator in the mechanical room works but is sold "as is".
New carpet refinished hardwoods and fresh paint throughout this lovely Central Hall Colonial.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Virkus

RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc. Listed on: 02/20/2025

RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Terri Bui

EXP Realty, LLC License #675854

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RE1

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Solid Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Flush Toilets

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Cloverly Elementary School
  • Briggs Chaney Middle School
  • Paint Branch High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Fairland Acres HOA
  • Built by Halle
  • Fairland Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160501950157

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,466

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-02-20
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full baths Halle built Colonial in Fairland Acres. Stunning entrance flanked by the formal living room and dining room. A warm and welcoming family room with a brick fireplace featuring a new wood-burning stove adjoins the expansive updated table space kitchen with a new sliding glass door to a new deck and fenced backyard. A Butler pantry with built-ins serves the formal dining room. Just off the kitchen is the laundry/mudroom with washer/dryer and access to the 2-car garage. The upper level features a large Primary Suite with a sitting room and a walk-in closet, a dressing area, and a full bath. 3 large light-filled secondary bedrooms two have walk-in closets and a large hall bath. Access to the lower level is just steps from the kitchen. The lower level boasts a large recreation/game room or second family room with a bar and a full bath. 5th bedroom or an office. Additional storage in the mechanical room. Additional refrigerator in the mechanical room works but is sold "as is". New carpet refinished hardwoods and fresh paint throughout this lovely Central Hall Colonial.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer - Front Loading
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Poured Concrete
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3940
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3631
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 287.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2731
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 309
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1209
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 26

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 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
  • 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: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: FAIRLAND ACRES
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: CLOVERLY
  • Middle School: BRIGGS CHANEY
  • High School: PAINT BRANCH
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CLOVERLY
  • High School: PAINT BRANCH
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRIGGS CHANEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Open, Rear Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13375.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RE1
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Halle

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7466.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160501950157
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3631
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/18/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Burnford Thomas W
Bought by
Tran Tan Trong and Bui Norman
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Virkus
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Terri Bui
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$792,994

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,994
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Outstanding Balance
$528,209
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$260,566

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Burnford Thomas W and Burnford Angela
Bought by
Burnford Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,800
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2008
Sold by
Lee Woong H
Bought by
Burnford Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2008
Sold by
Lee Woong H
Bought by
Burnford Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $785,000 Regency Title
Deed $785,000 Regency Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Deed $599,000 --
Deed $599,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $530,000 New Conventional
Closed $530,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $389,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $408,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $568,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $785,000 0.0% $216 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $785,000 -- $216 / 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 $7,466 $672,100 -- --
2024 $7,466 $609,700 $0 $0
2023 $6,033 $547,300 $263,700 $283,600
2022 $5,755 $547,300 $263,700 $283,600
2021 $5,687 $547,300 $263,700 $283,600
2020 $5,687 $548,300 $263,700 $284,600
2019 $5,440 $527,267 $0 $0
2018 $5,210 $506,233 $0 $0
2017 $5,075 $485,200 $0 $0
2016 $5,510 $485,200 $0 $0
2015 $5,510 $485,200 $0 $0
2014 $5,510 $507,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2165976

Bright MLS

APN: 05-01950157