NOT LISTED FOR SALE

725 Fern Place NW Washington, DC 20012

Takoma Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $813,000 - $918,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2017

Last sale price $737,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,350/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of May 2017

Ultimate DC Foursquare! Metro so close! Walk Score 84! Hardwoods, dreamy front porch, party sized deck and private fenced yard, lush! 3 beds up plus cool den w/closet and window-poss 4th bed! Great room sizes-original charm with fabulous condition. Huge kitchen with real dining space! Glass door to eating and lounging deck! Full finished basement with rec/bath/laundry. E-Z to add rear parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alice Mckenna

Compass License #519123 Listed on: 04/20/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Hazzan

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,438

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,052 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Composite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Workshop

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brightwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 50
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3177//0050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,438

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Remarks Public: Ultimate DC Foursquare! Metro so close! Walk Score 84! Hardwoods, dreamy front porch, party sized deck and private fenced yard, lush! 3 beds up plus cool den w/closet and window-poss 4th bed! Great room sizes-original charm with fabulous condition. Huge kitchen with real dining space! Glass door to eating and lounging deck! Full finished basement with rec/bath/laundry. E-Z to add rear parking.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Gourmet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Den
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Fully Finished, Improved, Workshop, Sump Pump
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 725

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Composition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • 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

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 353710.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 269940.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 4052
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4052.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16168360
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4438.44
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3177//0050
  • Tax Lot: 50
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1504
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/26/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Newberger Jennifer and Sparks Arthur
Bought by
Park Aileen
Seller's Agent
Alice Mckenna
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Hazzan
Compass
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$737,000
Premium/Discount to List
$68,000
10.16%
Current Estimated Value
$873,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.77%
Original Mortgage
$589,600
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Beutler Peter D and Laplante Ethan H
Bought by
Sparks Joseph A and Newberger Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Pamela Wye
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alice Mckenna
Compass
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$549,700
Premium/Discount to List
$64,700
13.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2007
Sold by
Williams Ophelia
Bought by
Beutler Peter and Laplante Ethan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Park Aileen $737,000 National Capital Title&Escr
Sparks Joseph A $549,700 --
Beutler Peter $375,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Park Aileen $450,000
Closed Park Aileen $589,600
Previous Owner Beutler Peter $356,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $737,000 +10.2% $427 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2017 04/20/17 For Sale $669,000 +21.7% $387 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $549,700 +13.3% $318 / Sq Ft
07/22/2012 07/22/12 Price Changed $485,000 -11.7% $281 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Price Changed $549,000 +13.2% $318 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $485,000 -- $281 / 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 $6,827 $890,230 $377,890 $512,340
2023 $6,283 $841,070 $371,970 $469,100
2022 $5,757 $756,010 $335,790 $420,220
2021 $5,569 $731,490 $327,440 $404,050
2020 $5,455 $717,470 $314,800 $402,670
2019 $5,393 $713,660 $304,830 $408,830
2018 $4,915 $651,610 $0 $0
2017 $4,685 $623,650 $0 $0
2016 $4,438 $596,070 $0 $0
2015 $4,038 $546,400 $0 $0
2014 $3,698 $505,290 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alice Mckenna

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Alice Mckenna

    Compass

    (301) 706-0779

    14 Total Sales

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  • Sheila Hazzan

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sheila Hazzan

    Compass

    (202) 276-5574

    47 Total Sales

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  • Pamela Wye

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Pamela Wye

    Compass

    (202) 320-4169

    171 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001388879

Bright MLS

APN: 3177-0050

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20012 Takoma

725 Fern Place NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 725 Fern Place NW, Washington, DC 20012 since 20 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $849,548, approximately $491 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 725 Fern Place NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Takoma Elementary School, Ida B. Wells Middle School, and Coolidge High School.

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