NOT LISTED FOR SALE

511 New York Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

Estimated Value: $1,156,000 - $1,205,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,580 Sq Ft
$457/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2020

Last sale price $970,000 $376 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,691/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Takoma Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Belle Ziegler Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Gorgeous vintage 1918 Center Hall Colonial in Historic North Takoma neighborhood, a class 2 contributing resource, features lovely spacious rooms on a huge lot. Current owners have lived here almost 50 years, and carefully maintained over the years. Formal entry foyer leads to large living room with coffered 9'+ ceilings, a classic fireplace with gas insert, new carpet with hardwood under, and side light windows( stained glass panels are removeable and don't convey). The formal dining room also has coffered ceilings and plenty of space to accommodate both a large table and china cabinets. The open rustic kitchen with mexican terracotta floor tiles, exposed brick,natural wood beams, and recent appliances leads to a breakfast room with free standing gas fireplace, and access to the trex deck and huge screened porch. A sunroom across the back with custom Arts & Crafts windows, built in cabinets and book shelves and a powder room with custom vanity and chinoiserie sink complete this level. The screened porch is luxuriously large: vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan and cupola with rooster weather vane atop! Upstairs ( the stair chair is completely removable) are four bedrooms and 2 full baths, including the owner's suite with en suite bath. 2018 roof, HVAC 2018. The lower level has a large family room, long driveway, garage and large storage/utility room. About 1/2 mile to Metro, nice stroll to Old Town Takoma shops, farmers market, restaurants. All improvements to exterior qualify for Historic Tax Credit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Kogod Colwell

(301) 325-4388 judykogod@aol.com Perennial Real Estate License #595376 Listed on: 09/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Styslinger

(240) 351-7635 homewithstacey@gmail.com Compass License #595211

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned R60

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Side Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Takoma Park Elementary And Middle School
  • Montgomery Blair High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Takoma Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot P3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301061424

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,032

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Side Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 3302
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2580
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 412.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2180
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 722
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1122
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 20.97
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: TAKOMA PARK
  • High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
  • Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 447500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 367100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11250.00
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14010045
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12032.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301061424
  • Tax Lot: P3
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Guilfoyle Jennifer and Swartz Mark
Bought by
Cheng Benjamin H and Wu Yiyang
Current Estimated Value
$1,178,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$746,773
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,230

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Herman Eugene H and Herman Esther C
Bought by
Guilfoyle Jennifer and Swartz Mark
Seller's Agent
Judith Kogod Colwell
Perennial Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Styslinger
Compass
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
7.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cheng Benjamin H $1,200,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Cheng Benjamin H $1,200,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Guilfoyle Jennifer $970,000 Rgs Title Of Bethesda
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cheng Benjamin H $750,000
Closed Cheng Benjamin H $750,000
Previous Owner Guilfoyle Jennifer $765,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2020 10/13/20 Sold $970,000 +7.9% $376 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $348 / 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 $17,943 $1,030,500 $367,100 $663,400
2024 $17,943 $1,042,700 $367,100 $675,600
2023 $17,340 $966,667 $0 $0
2022 $14,133 $890,633 $0 $0
2021 $11,373 $814,600 $367,100 $447,500
2020 $21,392 $770,167 $0 $0
2019 $10,041 $725,733 $0 $0
2018 $9,343 $681,300 $367,100 $314,200
2017 $9,524 $637,667 $0 $0
2016 $8,806 $594,033 $0 $0
2015 $8,806 $550,400 $0 $0
2014 $8,806 $550,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC723332

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01061424