NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Philadelphia Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

Estimated Value: $793,000 - $922,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,386 Sq Ft
$620/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2022

Last sale price $825,000 $595 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,433/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Takoma Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2022

Welcome to 53 Philadelphia Avenue - a wonderful, whimsical bungalow nestled above a bounty of Azalea City's gardens in the heart of town! Pleasing porch ushers you into large living room with high ceilings and fireplace. Bright updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, carrara quartz counters, stainless steel appliances. Large mud-room and handy office/ den. Spacious rear patio segues to deck sheltered by pergola, atop - among the rarest of TP amenities - a garage! Remodeled bathrooms; generous bedrooms include vaulted primary suite. Lower level includes laundry and rec space, additional full bath, abundant storage & potential workshop areas. All just a tumble out the front door to municipal library and Sam Abbott citizen's center, schools K-8, the junction's newer shops, restaurants & food co-op, and metro - see you there!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Metcalf

Perennial Real Estate License #515828 Listed on: 05/05/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Judith Kogod Colwell

Perennial Real Estate License #595376

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,462 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Garden Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Takoma Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 58
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301056484

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,690

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-05-05
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 53 Philadelphia Avenue - a wonderful, whimsical bungalow nestled above a bounty of Azalea City's gardens in the heart of town! Pleasing porch ushers you into large living room with high ceilings and fireplace. Bright updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, carrara quartz counters, stainless steel appliances. Large mud-room and handy office/ den. Spacious rear patio segues to deck sheltered by pergola, atop - among the rarest of TP amenities - a garage! Remodeled bathrooms; generous bedrooms include vaulted primary suite. Lower level includes laundry and rec space, additional full bath, abundant storage & potential workshop areas. All just a tumble out the front door to municipal library and Sam Abbott citizen's center, schools K-8, the junction's newer shops, restaurants & food co-op, and metro - see you there!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Plank, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors, Wainscotting, Upgraded Countertops, Tub Shower, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Open, Entry Level Bedroom, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Attic, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Walkout Level, Windows, Rear Entrance, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1992
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1386
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 934.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 936
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 450
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 606
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1056
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Refuse: 38.07
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: TAKOMA PARK
  • Middle School: TAKOMA PARK
  • High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: TAKOMA PARK
  • High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
  • Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 230000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 289000.00
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4462.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: 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: 14009614
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6690.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301056484
  • Tax Lot: 58
  • Tax Page Number: 624
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1386
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/09/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
Leasure Jeffrey G
Bought by
Saxon James C and Mcadams Renata M
Seller's Agent
Dan Metcalf
Perennial Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Judith Kogod Colwell
Perennial Real Estate
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.71%
Current Estimated Value
$859,746

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,746
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$629,043
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$243,197

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2008
Sold by
Davidson Barbara J
Bought by
Leasure Jeffrey G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2007
Sold by
Davidson Barbara J
Bought by
Leasure Jeffrey G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Saxon James C $825,000 None Listed On Document
Leasure Jeffrey G $489,000 --
Leasure Jeffrey G $489,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saxon James C $660,000
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $264,600
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $388,500
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $392,535
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $48,900
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $391,200
Previous Owner Leasure Jeffrey G $391,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Sold $825,000 -5.7% $595 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $875,000 -- $631 / 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 $8,973 $590,533 -- --
2024 $8,973 $519,000 $289,000 $230,000
2023 $7,595 $479,000 $0 $0
2022 $6,660 $439,000 $0 $0
2021 $5,998 $399,000 $289,000 $110,000
2020 $11,847 $395,167 $0 $0
2019 $5,848 $391,333 $0 $0
2018 $5,757 $387,500 $289,000 $98,500
2017 $5,765 $381,167 $0 $0
2016 $6,311 $374,833 $0 $0
2015 $6,311 $368,500 $0 $0
2014 $6,311 $368,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2048994

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01056484