NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7308 Birch Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

Estimated Value: $1,080,000 - $1,324,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,205 Sq Ft
$520/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,357,000 $615 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,354/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Takoma Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Terrace
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of April 2022

Welcome to 7308 Birch Avenue! This wondrous, whimsical home, nestled on lush & lovingly land- and hard-scaped lot in the heart of the historic district, is ready for you. Period touches are met with contemporary elegance as the home's traditional living room with fireplace is adjoined by sunlit family room with handy study. Gorgeously updated kitchen, whose cabinets were carefully fashioned from a local ash, opens to dining. Renovated bathrooms. The outside is brought in via glass doors across practically the entire rear of the home, which walk out to a pleasing patio, perfect for entertaining. Abundant storage and workshop space downstairs. Upstairs, chic newer bath serves a pair of bedrooms, one with its own fireplace the other with a private egress to upper-level patio. All just steps to parks, playgrounds, Community Center and municipal library, schools k-8, shops, restaurants and metro!See you there!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Metcalf

Perennial Real Estate License #515828 Listed on: 03/17/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Barak Sky

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP600552

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,277

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,731 Sq Ft Lot
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Atrium Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Shed
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Takoma Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301056371

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,277

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic Designation ID: NON-CONTRIBU
  • Historic: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-03-17
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Year Renovated: 2002
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 7308 Birch Avenue! This wondrous, whimsical home, nestled on lush & lovingly land- and hard-scaped lot in the heart of the historic district, is ready for you. Period touches are met with contemporary elegance as the home's traditional living room with fireplace is adjoined by sunlit family room with handy study. Gorgeously updated kitchen, whose cabinets were carefully fashioned from a local ash, opens to dining. Renovated bathrooms. The outside is brought in via glass doors across practically the entire rear of the home, which walk out to a pleasing patio, perfect for entertaining. Abundant storage and workshop space downstairs. Upstairs, chic newer bath serves a pair of bedrooms, one with its own fireplace the other with a private egress to upper-level patio. All just steps to parks, playgrounds, Community Center and municipal library, schools k-8, shops, restaurants and metro!See you there!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Solar Tube(s), Skylight(s), Curved Staircase
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Wood, Mantel(s), Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Atrium, French, Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Windows, Unfinished, Poured Concrete, Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2946
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2205
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 487.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2205
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 741
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 741
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7308

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
  • Spa: No
  • 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

Utilities

  • Refuse: 38.07
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No
  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

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
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 270500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 345400.00
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7731.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Brick, Roof, Terrace
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • 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: 14009607
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10277.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301056371
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2205
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 04/22/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2019
Sold by
Silverman Larry Joel and Fern Kathleen T
Bought by
Silverman Larry Joel and Fern Kathleen T
Current Estimated Value
$1,146,361

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Silverman Larry Joel and Fern Kathleen T
Bought by
Silverman Joel and Fern Kathleen T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2014
Sold by
Silverman Larry Joel and Silverman Susan Hunter
Bought by
Fern Kathleen T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1986
Bought by
Silverman Larry J and S H
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
Silverman Larry Joel -- None Available
Silverman Joel -- None Available
Fern Kathleen T -- None Available
Silverman Larry J $209,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Silverman Larry Joel $360,000
Closed Fern Kathleen T $125,000
Previous Owner Silverman Larry J $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $1,357,000 +26.2% $615 / Sq Ft
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $488 / 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 $13,290 $895,200 -- --
2024 $13,290 $769,500 $345,400 $424,100
2023 $11,723 $718,300 $0 $0
2022 $10,460 $667,100 $0 $0
2021 $9,585 $615,900 $345,400 $270,500
2020 $9,460 $610,433 $0 $0
2019 $9,357 $604,967 $0 $0
2018 $9,220 $599,500 $345,400 $254,100
2017 $9,350 $591,700 $0 $0
2016 -- $583,900 $0 $0
2015 $9,533 $576,100 $0 $0
2014 $9,533 $576,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan Metcalf

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dan Metcalf

    Perennial Real Estate

    (301) 830-1221

    142 in this area

    221 Total Sales

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  • Barak Sky

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Barak Sky

    Long & Foster

    (301) 742-5759

    38 in this area

    820 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2039158

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01056371

Maryland Montgomery County Takoma Park 20912

7308 Birch Ave, Takoma Park, MD

This home is located at 7308 Birch Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 since 17 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,146,361, approximately $519 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 7308 Birch Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Takoma Park Elementary School, Piney Branch Elementary School, and Takoma Park Middle School.

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