$271,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025

3609 Portal Ave Temple Hills, MD 20748

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,656 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$164 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

"Investor's Delight" This charming home offers a unique opportunity to create your dream home or a lucrative rental property. While needing significant renovations, it boasts a solid foundation and a prime location. Imagine the possibilities of a modern kitchen, updated bathrooms and a stylish living space all tailored to your vision. Don't miss out on this chance to add value and personalize this home to your liking. The property is being sold "as-is" and is priced accordingly. This one won't last long!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elaine Sawyer

Sawyer Real Estate, LLC License #03711 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Perkins

Sawyer Real Estate, LLC License #SP102283

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,334

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RSF95

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stove
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Schools

  • Samuel Chase Elementary School
  • Thurgood Marshall Middle School
  • Crossland High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Waggaman Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17121289909

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,334

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: "Investor's Delight" This charming home offers a unique opportunity to create your dream home or a lucrative rental property. While needing significant renovations, it boasts a solid foundation and a prime location. Imagine the possibilities of a modern kitchen, updated bathrooms and a stylish living space all tailored to your vision. Don't miss out on this chance to add value and personalize this home to your liking. The property is being sold "as-is" and is priced accordingly. This one won't last long!!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Unfinished, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 2772
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1656
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 157.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1656
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1116
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1116
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3609

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Spa: No
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: SAMUEL CHASE
  • Middle School: THURGOOD MARSHALL
  • High School: CROSSLAND
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121137599599
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SAMUEL CHASE
  • High School: CROSSLAND
  • Middle Or Junior School: THURGOOD MARSHALL

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15850.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RSF95
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4334.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17121289909
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1656
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/03/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Conner Michael J
Bought by
Set Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Elaine Sawyer
Sawyer Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Perkins
Sawyer Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$259,999
Sold Price
$271,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,001
4.23%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2014
Closed on
Jul 31, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Conner Michael J
Seller's Agent
Charles W Worthy
The Real Estate Store
Buyer's Agent
Stella Barbour
NOVA Brokers, LLC.
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$136,700
Premium/Discount to List
$16,800
14.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$168,588
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2014
Sold by
Valentine Andrew
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1994
Sold by
Mcguinness Dorothy S
Bought by
Moore Demetries

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,050
Interest Rate
8.38%
Source: Public Records

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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 $271,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $271,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $136,700 None Available
Trustee Deed $133,200 Attorney
Deed $123,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $168,588 FHA
Previous Owner $188,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $161,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $121,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $549,900 +102.9% $332 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $271,000 +4.2% $164 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $259,999 +90.2% $157 / Sq Ft
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Sold $136,700 +14.0% $83 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2014 04/24/14 For Sale $119,900 -- $72 / 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 $4,734 $291,700 $77,300 $214,400
2023 $4,657 $286,633 $0 $0
2022 $4,582 $281,567 $0 $0
2021 $4,507 $276,500 $76,100 $200,400
2020 $4,346 $265,667 $0 $0
2019 $4,185 $254,833 $0 $0
2018 $4,024 $244,000 $76,100 $167,900
2017 $3,707 $222,667 $0 $0
2016 -- $201,333 $0 $0
2015 $2,881 $180,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,881 $180,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDPG2145902

Bright MLS

APN: 12-1289909