NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 Helene St Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Kentlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,224,000 - $1,372,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,151 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2016

Last sale price $889,900 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,341/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Rachel Carson Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 5-minute walk to Lakelands Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Rarely available, impeccably maintained, NV Emory model in Lakelands! This 4BR/3.5BA, brick-front home boasts cherry HW floors, gourmet, eat-in kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, sun-filled, two-story FR w/ coffered ceiling, oversized MBR w/ tray ceiling & generously sized MBA. Tons of upgrades, raised terrace, great outdoor space, & fully finished LL make this home a limited Lakelands gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GIULIA MASON

Old Line Properties, LLC Listed on: 05/19/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Prigal

RLAH @properties

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,862

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Picket Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned MXD

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Palladian Windows
  • French Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Rachel Carson Elementary School
  • Lakelands Park Middle School
  • Quince Orchard High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Water Dispenser
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160903324973
  • $533 Front Foot Fee per year

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, insurance, pool(s), reserve funds, snow removal, trash
  • Built by NV HOMES
  • Lakelands Subdivision, Emory Floorplan
  • The community has rules related to alterations or architectural changes

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Security

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,862

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: ,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2016-05-19
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Remarks Public: Rarely available, impeccably maintained, NV Emory model in Lakelands! This 4BR/3.5BA, brick-front home boasts cherry HW floors, gourmet, eat-in kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, sun-filled, two-story FR w/ coffered ceiling, oversized MBR w/ tray ceiling & generously sized MBA. Tons of upgrades, raised terrace, great outdoor space, & fully finished LL make this home a limited Lakelands gem!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Dispenser, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Palladian
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French, Six Panel, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High, Tray Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Laundry, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4544
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4151
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 302.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2972
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1179
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 393
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1572
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 531

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 127.37
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 90.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Club House, Community Center, Exercise Room, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Security, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - On-Site
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Alterations/Architectural Changes
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RACHEL CARSON
  • Middle School: LAKELANDS PARK
  • High School: QUINCE ORCHARD
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: RACHEL CARSON
  • High School: QUINCE ORCHARD
  • Middle Or Junior School: LAKELANDS PARK

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Rear, Picket
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 437800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 314900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 5000
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2013
  • Zoning: MXD
  • In City Limits: Yes

Building Info

  • Builder Name: NV HOMES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13941266
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9862.05
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160903324973
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2972
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 07/27/2016

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 533.00

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2016
Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Shulman Alan C and Shulman Lauren B
Bought by
Recker Michael Vincent and Barr Judith Ann
Seller's Agent
GIULIA MASON
Old Line Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Richard Prigal
RLAH @properties
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$889,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.11%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,909

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$396,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Shulman Alan and Shulman Lauren B
Bought by
The Alan C Shulman Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2013
Closed on
Jul 8, 2013
Sold by
Nagarajan Sai Ravi and Veeraswami Umamaheswari
Bought by
Shulman Alan and Shulman Lauren B
Seller's Agent
Mike Aubrey
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Margie Halem
Compass
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Cukor Michael and Cukor Christine M
Bought by
Nagarajan Sai Ravi and Nagarajan Umamaheswari Veeraswami

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2003
Sold by
Gaithersburg Comm Assoc Llc
Bought by
Cukor Michael and Cukor Christine M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Recker Michael Vincent $889,900 First American Title Ins Co
The Alan C Shulman Revocable Trust -- None Available
Shulman Alan $830,000 First American Title Ins Co
Nagarajan Sai Ravi $793,000 --
Cukor Michael $625,505 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Recker Michael Vincent $395,000
Closed Recker Michael Vincent $417,000
Closed Recker Michael Vincent $290,000
Previous Owner Shulman Alan $50,000
Previous Owner Nagarajan Sai Ravi $515,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Sold $889,900 -1.1% $214 / Sq Ft
05/29/2016 05/29/16 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2016 05/19/16 For Sale $899,900 +8.4% $217 / Sq Ft
07/08/2013 07/08/13 Sold $830,000 -2.3% $200 / Sq Ft
05/13/2013 05/13/13 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2013 05/01/13 For Sale $849,900 -- $205 / 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 $12,391 $926,433 $0 $0
2023 $10,855 $866,400 $393,600 $472,800
2022 $10,536 $864,733 $0 $0
2021 $10,498 $863,067 $0 $0
2020 $10,498 $861,400 $393,600 $467,800
2019 $10,344 $849,067 $0 $0
2018 $10,222 $836,733 $0 $0
2017 $10,197 $824,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $800,500 $0 $0
2015 $9,285 $776,600 $0 $0
2014 $9,285 $752,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • GIULIA MASON

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    GIULIA MASON

    Old Line Properties, LLC

    (301) 537-7848

    3 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    GIULIA MASON
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  • Richard Prigal

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Richard Prigal

    Real Living at Home

    (301) 370-2306

    23 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Richard Prigal
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  • Mike Aubrey

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mike Aubrey

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (301) 873-9807

    33 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Mike Aubrey
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  • Margie Halem

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Margie Halem

    Compass

    (301) 775-4196

    11 in this area

    308 Total Sales

    Margie Halem
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002427777

Bright MLS

APN: 09-03324973

Maryland Montgomery County Gaithersburg 20878 Kentlands

531 Helene St, Gaithersburg, MD

This home is located at 531 Helene St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 since 19 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,285,909, approximately $309 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 531 Helene St is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Rachel Carson Elementary School, Lakelands Park Middle School, and Quince Orchard High School.

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