Welcome to 3817 Decatur! Beautifully built and constructed 3900+ SF custom home located near the heart of Kensington with great access to Rock Creek Park/Beach Drive, Bethesda, Wheaton, Rockville, and DC. This home sits on an oversized . 29 acre lot, very rare within Kensington and this close to the beltway, and offers plenty of usable space to spread out, enjoy, and entertain! Inside the home you'll be greeted with plenty of natural light and a host of luxuries including Thermador appliances, a walk-in pantry and mudroom with built-in storage, a gas fireplace with custom wood surround and 9' ceilings. Once you work your way up to the master bedroom you'll appreciate his and her walk in closets with built in shelving, a 5 fixture bathroom with thermostat controlled heated floors and a large recessed overhead rain shower fixture with multiple settings. The upstairs laundry room comes fully equipped with plenty of storage, a large porcelain farm sink, and brand new oversized LG washer and dryer machines. The remaining three bedrooms on the 2nd floor all feature large closets, oversized windows, and plenty of wall space for furniture and decorations. The lower level is an added bonus with over 90% being finished to accommodate a large 5th bedroom, full bathroom, separate storage, and large living area! For more storage space step into the oversized 1 car garage already pre-wired to accommodate EV car charging. The high ceilings leave the potential to add overhead storage or even a loft down the line making for the ultimate work area or bonus space. Don't hesitate to schedule a tour and come walk one of the greatest values in Kensington before its too late!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Alvarado• Fairfax Realty Premier
•301-439-9500 (broker)
•metrocondoking@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Joe Barlia• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•202-234-3344 (broker)
Bought with Thomas Kolker• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,652
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01129171
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
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
Apr 24, 2024 • Final
Building residential
Addition
Apr 23, 2024 • 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 238
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From 495, travel northbound on Connecticut Ave for 1.8 miles - stay to left at University/Connecticut split. Turn left on Decatur Ave - travel . 1 miles. House located on right side.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01129171
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rock View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Newport Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Albert Einstein High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.48M – $1.80M
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