NOT LISTED FOR SALE

307 Franklin Ave Silver Spring, MD 20901

Indian Spring Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $568,000 - $629,869

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,160 Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2021

Last sale price $550,000 $474 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,936/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Highland View Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2021

Sweet rustic cottage oozing with charm and character. Features dark wood trim, h/w floors, barn door, sunken patio with tin roof covered with wisteria and a detached garage. Kitchen with exposed brick, quartz countertops, vintage inspired star tile, floating wood shelves, stainless appliances. Deck overlooks lovely garden filled with hydrangea, peonies, gardenia and lilac. Close proximity to Sligo Creek trails. Two year old salt water hot tub conveys. This house is special. Come make it your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Chisholm

Compass License #644031 Listed on: 04/07/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Snodgrass

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 10,122 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seven Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot P3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301035857

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,557

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Sweet rustic cottage oozing with charm and character. Features dark wood trim, h/w floors, barn door, sunken patio with tin roof covered with wisteria and a detached garage. Kitchen with exposed brick, quartz countertops, vintage inspired star tile, floating wood shelves, stainless appliances. Deck overlooks lovely garden filled with hydrangea, peonies, gardenia and lilac. Close proximity to Sligo Creek trails. Two year old salt water hot tub conveys. This house is special. Come make it your home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1496
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1160
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 557.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 824
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 336
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 672
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 307

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • 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: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Refuse: 416.42
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • 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: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 160600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 227100.00
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10122.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14007879
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4557.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301035857
  • Tax Lot: P3
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1160
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/18/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Chisholm Gail A
Bought by
Bourque Catherine
Seller's Agent
Gail Chisholm
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Frank Snodgrass
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
19.83%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$600,717

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,717
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.02%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,244
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,468

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2016
Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Starhill Smith Kira and Sternburg Kira R
Bought by
Chisholm Gail A
Seller's Agent
Donna Kerr
Donna Kerr Group
Buyer's Agent
Gail Chisholm
Compass
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
10.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$394,250
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Sold by
Vanchieri Corinne F
Bought by
Sternburg Kira R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Mcgreevy Patrick B
Bought by
Haeberle Alan H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,400
Interest Rate
7.89%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bourque Catherine $550,000 Sage Title Group Llc
Chisholm Gail A $430,000 Sage Title Group Llc
Sternburg Kira R $157,751 --
Haeberle Alan H $129,900 --
Vanchieri Corinne F $129,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bourque Catherine $380,000
Previous Owner Chisholm Gail A $394,250
Previous Owner Soloman Kira R $127,166
Previous Owner Sternburg Kira R $35,000
Previous Owner Haeberle Alan H $123,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Sold $550,000 +19.8% $474 / Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $459,000 +6.7% $396 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Sold $430,000 +10.5% $287 / Sq Ft
03/12/2016 03/12/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $389,000 -- $260 / 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
2024 $6,965 $541,500 $227,100 $314,400
2023 $5,416 $490,233 $0 $0
2022 $4,667 $438,967 $0 $0
2021 $4,174 $387,700 $227,100 $160,600
2020 $8,040 $376,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,866 $366,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,722 $355,300 $227,100 $128,200
2017 $3,725 $349,300 $0 $0
2016 $3,303 $343,300 $0 $0
2015 $3,303 $337,300 $0 $0
2014 $3,303 $337,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gail Chisholm

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gail Chisholm

    Compass

    (240) 393-3945

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Gail Chisholm
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  • Frank Snodgrass

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Frank Snodgrass

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 257-0978

    2 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Frank Snodgrass
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  • Donna Kerr

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Donna Kerr

    Donna Kerr Group

    (301) 325-2253

    5 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Donna Kerr
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC750712

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01035857

Maryland Montgomery County Silver Spring 20901 Indian Spring

307 Franklin Ave, Silver Spring, MD

This home is located at 307 Franklin Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901 since 07 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $600,717, approximately $517 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 307 Franklin Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Highland View Elementary School, Silver Spring International Middle School, and Northwood High School.

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