Rare find: Looking for a PERFECT location for your home-based business, studio space or a place to build your homestead? This charming Burtonsville property is conveniently located between Baltimore and DC just off Route 29, with quick access to I-95 as well as the ICC. Sited on an acre of land, the property features a vintage farmhouse with a welcoming front and side porch, 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 full baths (1 upstairs and 1 on main level) and a kitchen/spacious living room addition with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. One of the main level rooms is finished with custom cherry panelling and shelving for books or display. The main level full bathroom and laundry make this home great for a 1st level living option. Outside, there is an expansive brick patio for entertaining with built-in gas line for a grill or fire pit, spacious front and backyard lawn areas and an oversized two story detached garage with electricity & heat. Septic has been recently inspected and pumped. Water test for potability just completed. All new Interior and exterior paint, exterior power wash, all new smoke/CO detectors, detailed interior cleaning including carpets, service check on HVAC systems, installed new A/C unit and all new exterior door locks in 2024, NO HOA. This home is in the RC zone & there is plenty of parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1878Year Built
1.16 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lori Connor• RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
•301-591-3920 (broker)
Listed by Mario Padilla• RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
Large lot convenient to Rt. 29 and Columbia, kitchen addition needs some updating but adds space, lots of natural light
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Christopher Major
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3838 Bell Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2120216
May 24, 2024
Sold
$640,000
$296/sq ft
Apr 19, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 11, 2024
Listed
$649,900
$301/sq ft
Apr 10, 2024
Coming Soon
$649,900
$301/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 2004
Sold
$500,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 1981
Sold
$140,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2011
2010
Tax history for 3838 Bell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2011
2010
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1878
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
0500250853
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2023.
RC
Rural Cluster Zone
The intent of the RC zone is to provide designated areas of the County for a compatible mixture of agricultural uses and very low-density residential development, to promote agriculture, and to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive areas. The RC zone permits an optional method Cluster Development alternative to provide greater flexibility in achieving a compatible mixture of agricultural and residential uses and to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive areas without jeopardizing farming or other agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Kennel
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Jan 13, 2014 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
Jan 3, 2013 • Final
Commercial building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Built-Ins, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $116,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $303,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,160
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $4,959
Tax Assessed Value: $430,433
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $5,774
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BURTONSVILLE
Middle Or Junior School: BENJAMIN BANNEKER
High School: PAINT BRANCH
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Old Columbia Pike
Directions: Just off Old Columbia Pike/Route 29 about 1/2 mile north of the Burtonsville intersection make a left onto Bell Road. Use 2nd entrance on right on Bell Road. Park in circle.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1878
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 0500250853
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 12, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Burtonsville Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Benjamin Banneker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Paint Branch High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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Historical weather
Burtonsville, MD • 20866
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$604,000 – $732,000
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