NOT LISTED FOR SALE

608 Philadelphia Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

Estimated Value: $1,120,000 - $1,377,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,217 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2015

Last sale price $900,000 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,620/month

Highlights

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Takoma Park Middle School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of June 2015

Breathtaking Colonial in Takoma Park! 5 BR/3.5 BA is spacious & ideal for entertaining! Huge addition on back is flooded w/light & opens to a private patio & stunning landscaping. Kitchen looks over FR w/wet bar, as well as open to formal DR. Off street parking includes driveway that circles behind home to rear-facing garage. Rec rm w/FB downstairs. Convenient to Old Town Takoma & Downtown SS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

September Lundeen

(301) 536-2017 september.lundeen@redfin.com Redfin Corp Listed on: 03/31/2015

Redfin Corp

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Chisholm

(240) 393-3945 gail.chisholm@gmail.com Compass License #644031

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • East Silver Spring Elementary School
  • Takoma Park Middle School
  • Montgomery Blair High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Water Dispenser
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Takoma Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301079144

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,268

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Dispenser
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Whirlpool/Hottub, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Low-E, Energy Star Qualified, Screens, Casement, Vinyl Clad, Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Full, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3217
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3217
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 349.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2647
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 570
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 570
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop, Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Fiber Cement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Concrete Driveway, Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 37.41
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant, 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING
  • High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
  • Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear, Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 240900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 360900.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Area: 22500
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14011620
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10268.01
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301079144
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2015
Closed on
Jun 5, 2015
Sold by
Fagan Bernard C and Fagan Deborah A
Bought by
Lotke Pamela S and Cronin Alexander D
Seller's Agent
September Lundeen
Redfin Corp
Buyer's Agent
Gail Chisholm
Compass
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,282,585

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$382,585
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$558,256
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$724,329

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1994
Sold by
Sokolovsky J H
Bought by
Fagan Bernard C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
6.93%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lotke Pamela S $900,000 Fidelity National
Fagan Bernard C $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lotke Pamela S $720,000
Previous Owner Fagan Bernard C $247,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Sold $900,000 -2.7% $280 / Sq Ft
04/11/2015 04/11/15 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2015 03/31/15 For Sale $925,000 -- $288 / 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 $22,480 $1,147,800 $364,500 $783,300
2024 $22,480 $1,301,700 $364,500 $937,200
2023 $19,683 $1,186,300 $0 $0
2022 $17,220 $1,070,900 $0 $0
2021 $14,919 $955,500 $364,500 $591,000
2020 $14,919 $942,700 $0 $0
2019 $14,694 $929,900 $0 $0
2018 $14,409 $917,100 $364,500 $552,600
2017 $12,815 $812,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $706,900 $0 $0
2015 $9,956 $601,800 $0 $0
2014 $9,956 $601,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gail Chisholm

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Gail Chisholm

    Compass

    (240) 393-3945

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Gail Chisholm
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002319065

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01079144

Maryland Montgomery County Takoma Park 20912

608 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park, MD

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