NOT LISTED FOR SALE

431 Christopher Ave Unit 23 Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $300,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,422 Sq Ft
2,222 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 7, 2025

Last sale price $279,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,426 / mo

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Balcony
  • Community Pool
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of July 2025

PRICE REDUCTION DISCOUNT: Beautiful, Spacious, and upgraded 3 bedroom 2 full baths: Private covered elevated deck, with views of wooded area, and Parkland, boasting beautiful mahogany, plank floors, renovated primary bath, gorgeous tile surround, and hardware: with bonus vanity counter and large wall glass mirror: new windows, new washer & dryer, large closets, and extra, locked storage area down in basement area: sizable bedrooms, one and two with substantial closet space and large bright windows: three-minute access towards 270, ample shops, stores, recreation, entertainment, and professional services nearby: newly installed security door with key code access for expanded safety, eliminating unwanted visitors, door knockers, marketing, etc Community pool and Tot lot, ample parking:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robbie Shapiro

(301) 975-9500 robbie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #5005821 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Philip Piantone

(301) 975-9500 Philip@LNF.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #532555

Last Buyer's Agent

Garret Grier

(301) 967-3344 chevychase@ttrsir.com TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #SP40002907

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2,222

HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,422 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Exterior Cameras

Parking

  • Parking Lot
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Playground

Schools

  • Watkins Mill High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160901711537

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, management, pool(s), sewer, snow removal, trash, water
  • Low-Rise Community
  • Hyde Park Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,039

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

2,222 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$696 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Flat, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Screens, Sliding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1422
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1422
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 196.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1422
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Tennis Court(s)
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unassigned
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Refuse: 17.29
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Intercom, Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 656.78
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 38.93
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WATKINS MILL

Lot Info

  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R18
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2039.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160901711537
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robbie Shapiro
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Garret Grier
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$279,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-3.79%
Views
205
Current Estimated Value
$278,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.24%
Original Mortgage
$251,100
Outstanding Balance
$250,678
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,678

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Sabelhaus
RE/MAX Town Center
Buyer's Agent
Sergio & Sofia Garcia
Samson Properties
List Price
$219,990
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,010
2.28%
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.66%
Original Mortgage
$218,250
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$279,000 First American Title
$279,000 First American Title
$225,000 Cardinal Title Group
$225,000 Cardinal Title Group
-- Accommodation
-- --
$87,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $251,100
Closed $251,100
Previous Owner $218,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $279,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Price Changed $279,000 -3.8% $196 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $290,000 +28.9% $204 / Sq Ft
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $225,000 +2.3% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $219,990 -- $155 / 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
2025 $2,722 $203,333 -- --
2024 $2,431 $181,667 -- --
2023 $1,413 $160,000 $48,000 $112,000
2022 $1,973 $156,667 $0 $0
2021 $1,313 $153,333 $0 $0
2020 $2,528 $150,000 $45,000 $105,000
2019 $1,270 $150,000 $45,000 $105,000
2018 $1,276 $150,000 $45,000 $105,000
2017 $1,460 $160,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,829 $160,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,829 $160,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,829 $160,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robbie Shapiro

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robbie Shapiro

    Long & Foster

    (301) 404-9443

    12 Total Sales

    Robbie Shapiro
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  • Philip Piantone

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Philip Piantone

    Long & Foster

    (301) 919-1700

    67 Total Sales

    Philip Piantone
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Garret Grier

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    11 Total Sales

    Garret Grier
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  • Lisa Sabelhaus

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lisa Sabelhaus

    RE/MAX

    (240) 388-7113

    574 Total Sales

    Lisa Sabelhaus
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  • Joe Sabelhaus

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Joe Sabelhaus

    RE/MAX

    (240) 398-1863

    196 Total Sales

    Joe Sabelhaus
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  • Sergio & Sofia Garcia

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Sergio & Sofia Garcia

    Samson Properties

    (240) 994-8866

    92 Total Sales

    Sergio & Sofia Garcia
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2171728

Bright MLS

APN: 09-01711537

Maryland Montgomery County Gaithersburg 20879

431 Christopher Ave Unit 23, Gaithersburg, MD

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