Margie Halem
Compass
(240) 630-5218
263 Total Sales
2 in North Kensington
$430K - $825K Price Range
4020 Simms Dr Kensington, MD 20895
North Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $679,000 - $749,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,829
Sq Ft
$388/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Space For Rooms
- Albert Einstein High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of February 2022Dazzling mid-century modern on wonderful lot in Rock Creek Palisades. Boasting a renovated kitchen & baths, a fresh paint palette and many additional upgrades, this residence is move-in ready. Large picture windows bring the outdoors and natural light in, accentuating the golden hardwood floors. Entry level highlights include a generous family room, a versatile fourth bedroom or office, a full bathroom, and a large storage room with laundry. Upstairs, the main level provides an airy living room with glass door passage to the rear, a sun-drenched dining room with lovely views, a gorgeous stainless and granite kitchen with rich maple cabinetry and breakfast nook, and three spacious bedrooms along with a beautiful hall bathroom. The impressive rear grounds offer a large fully fenced yard with an expansive deck for outdoor leisure and entertaining. Situated just steps to Rock Creek Trail and the elementary school, and minutes to historic Kensington, The MARC train, three Metro stations, NIH, Walter Reed, 495 and 270, this location is ideal.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(202) 944-5000 info@wfp.com Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #618252 Listed on: 01/27/2022
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,833
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Privacy Fence
- Landscaped
- Back Yard Fenced, Front and Side Yard
- Property is in very good condition
- Property is zoned R60
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Reverse Style Home
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Open Floorplan
- Sliding Windows
- Window Screens
- Sliding Doors
- Six Panel Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Storm Doors
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Upgraded Countertops
- Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Connecting Stairway
- Front Basement Entry
- Space For Rooms
- Basement Windows
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Driveway Spaces
Schools
- Rock View Elementary School
- Newport Mill Middle School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Rock Creek Palisades Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 38
- Assessor Parcel Number 161301258991
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 25, 2022
Sold by
Harris Ayden Lawrence-William and Harris Megan
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Feb 23, 2022
Sold by
Nicholas Kwok
Bought by
Lopez Megan and Harris Ayden Lawrence-Wil
Seller's Agent
Ellen Hatoum
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Harry Jacobs
Taylor Properties
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$625,507
Premium/Discount to List
$46,507
8.03%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$573,800
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2014
Sold by
Residential Value Llc
Bought by
Kwok Nicholas and Sun Clare
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,400
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Fisher Jeffrey B and Goldberg Martin S
Bought by
Residential Value Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 2004
Sold by
Gerstenberg Henry M
Bought by
Gerstenberg Peggy D
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in North Kensington, MD
-
Margie Halem
-
Aissa Sires
Aissa Sires
Samson Properties
(240) 512-6742
41 Total Sales
1 in North Kensington
$920,000 Price
-
Nicholas Badalian
Nicholas Badalian
Fathom Realty MD, LLC
(667) 239-8638
113 Total Sales
1 in North Kensington
$605,000 Price
-
Ira Hersh
Ira Hersh
Compass
(844) 972-3658
51 Total Sales
1 in North Kensington
$581,000 Price
-
Susan McFarland
Susan McFarland
RE/MAX Realty Group
(240) 869-6484
87 Total Sales
2 in North Kensington
$550K - $560K Price Range
-
Dave Savercool
Dave Savercool
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 363-2481
120 Total Sales
1 in North Kensington
$550,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | ||
| Lopez Megan | $625,507 | Old Republic National Title | |
| Kwok Nicholas | $418,800 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Residential Value Llc | $270,000 | None Available | |
| Gerstenberg Peggy D | $325,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $573,800 | ||
| Previous Owner | Kwok Nicholas | $334,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Gerstenberg Peggy D | $260,645 | |
| Previous Owner | Gerstenberg Peggy D | $149,900 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2022 02/23/22 | Sold | $625,507 | +8.0% | $342 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2022 02/01/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/27/2022 01/27/22 | For Sale | $579,000 | -- | $317 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,532 | $580,200 | ||
| 2025 | $6,532 | $556,400 | ||
| 2024 | $6,862 | $532,600 | $236,200 | $296,400 |
| 2023 | $5,928 | $513,533 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,418 | $494,467 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,141 | $475,400 | $226,200 | $249,200 |
| 2020 | $4,865 | $453,467 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,587 | $431,533 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,322 | $409,600 | $219,400 | $190,200 |
| 2017 | $3,987 | $387,867 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $366,133 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $3,719 | $344,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,719 | $344,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ellen Hatoum
Seller's Agent in 2022
Ellen Hatoum
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
(301) 787-8054
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Harry Jacobs
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Harry Jacobs
Taylor Properties
(301) 395-9603
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDMC2033772
APN: 13-01258991
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