Welcome Home! This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Cape Cod style home has so much charm and character! This brick-front beauty features over 2000 sq ft of comfortable living space. You can move right in and enjoy modern improvements including a new driveway that fits 3 cars, new large 12x16ft shed with overhead loft for additional storage, updated bathrooms with ceramic tile floors and walls, new wall-to-wall carpeting on the main, 2nd floor, and basement stairs, Fresh wall, trim, and door paint throughout including basement, and updated windows on all levels with new 2" horizontal blind window treatments throughout! Step inside the bright and airy main floor which wraps together the dining room and living room. The kitchen, found at the corner, is well equipped with stainless steel appliances including a gas oven/range and spacious french door refrigerator and plenty of solid wood cabinets and easy access to the backyard. Also found on the main level are 2 substantial bedrooms with ceiling fans and closets. They share a full hallway bath. Two additional spacious bedrooms are found upstairs with vaulted ceilings and generously sized walk-in closets. There is a clean full bath with shower and tub combo on this level. The walk-up lower level awaits your final touches and includes a half bath, space for recreation, and a large storage area with laundry machines. Additionally, You will find a top-of-line waterproof system in the basement with a transferable warranty. Outside, there is a gorgeous fenced-in backyard! This gem is close to the Metro, shopping, parks, major commuter routes, Walter Reed Military Hospital, NIH, Costco, Wheaton Triangle, downtown Silver Spring, I-495, parks, Rock Creek, and Beach Drive with dedicated bike trails are a short distance from home. Conveniently, this home brings you close to Kensington Village, including Safeway grocery, Knowles Station Wine & Co. , La Gelateria, La Playa Bowls, Kensington Historic Antique Shopping District, Old Town Market, and a lot more! Act fast! This home will go quickly!
Lovely Cape Cod in Rock Creek Palisades!! Meticulously maintained home boasts a main lvl w/ bright liv rm w/ lrg picture window, wall-to-wall carpeting, kitchen w/ tons of storage space & dr leading to side yard, din rm, 2 bedrms w/ lots of closet space & fbath. Upstairs, you~ll find 2 bdrms w/ vaulted ceilings, f bath off the hallway, & hardwd flrs. Unfinished walk-up lower level. A must see!!
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,504
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,113
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01258785
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2025.
R-60
Residential - 60 Zone
The intent of the R-60 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for moderate density residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house. A limited number of other building types may be allowed under the optional method of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Dec 24, 2018 • Final
Building residential
New construction
Mar 27, 2010 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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.
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $232,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,313
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 438
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $5,081
Tax Assessed Value: $460,900
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $5,616
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
150 Amps
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 N via EXIT 7B. Then 15.30 miles Merge onto Connecticut Ave/MD-185 N via EXIT 33 toward Kensington/Beach Drive. Then 2.79 miles Turn left onto Denfeld Ave. Denfeld Ave is 0.2 miles past Lawrence Ave Then 0.19 miles Turn right onto Dewey Rd. Dewey Rd is just past Denfeld Ct If you reach Halsey St you've gone a little too far Then 0.17 miles 11120 Dewey Rd, Kensington, MD 20895-1314, 11120 DEWEY RD is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,113
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,504 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01258785
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 15, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Rock View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Newport Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Albert Einstein High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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