Don't be fooled, spacious four bedroom, 2.5 Baths. Recently refinished oak hardwood floors. Charm galore with original wood work and archways, light filled breakfast room off updated kitchen. Knotty pine Recreation/Family Room and half bath. Garage, Central Air Conditioning & replacement windows. Close in popular area near beltway and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
5,341 sq ftLot Size
$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Schwiesow• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•240-497-1700 (broker)
Listed by Paul Schwiesow• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•240-497-1700 (broker)
Bought with Rhonda Mortensen• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Krupsaw
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 203 Franklin Ave
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #1006868846
Dec 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2011
Listed
$385,000
$243/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009350072
Sep 19, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2011
Listed
$385,000
$243/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009226266
Dec 14, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2010
Listed
$400,000
$252/sq ft
MRIS #MC7041078
Jul 8, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2009
Contingent
—
BRIGHT MLS #1005278154
Jul 30, 2009
Sold
$420,000
$265/sq ft
Jun 12, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2009
Listed
$449,900
$284/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1968
Sold
$24,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,934 (+7.5%)
2025
$6,453 (+9.0%)
2024
$5,920 (+1.7%)
2023
$5,820 (+6.3%)
$253,800 + $204,900
$458,700
2022
$5,474 (+2.7%)
2021
$5,331 (+3.7%)
2020
$5,139 (+20.8%)
$253,800 + $183,000
$436,800
2019
$4,253 (+4.5%)
2018
$4,068 (+2.4%)
$253,800 + $139,100
$392,900
2017
$3,972 (+9.8%)
2015
$3,619 (−1.2%)
$207,400 + $142,000
$349,400
2014
$3,665 (−5.8%)
2013
$3,890 (+4.9%)
2012
$3,710 (+5.2%)
2011
$3,526
2010
$3,526 (+19.7%)
2009
$2,944
Tax history for 203 Franklin Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,934 (+7.5%)
2025
$6,453 (+9.0%)
2024
$5,920 (+1.7%)
2023
$5,820 (+6.3%)
$253,800 + $204,900
$458,700
2022
$5,474 (+2.7%)
2021
$5,331 (+3.7%)
2020
$5,139 (+20.8%)
$253,800 + $183,000
$436,800
2019
$4,253 (+4.5%)
2018
$4,068 (+2.4%)
$253,800 + $139,100
$392,900
2017
$3,972 (+9.8%)
2015
$3,619 (−1.2%)
$207,400 + $142,000
$349,400
2014
$3,665 (−5.8%)
2013
$3,890 (+4.9%)
2012
$3,710 (+5.2%)
2011
$3,526
2010
$3,526 (+19.7%)
2009
$2,944
*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
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,746 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,537
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01213776
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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.
Connecting Stairway, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $164,150
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Vinyl Clad
Exterior Information
Fencing: Rear
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping, Trees/Wooded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $293,800
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $3,539.95
Tax Assessed Value: $457,950
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $5,071.91
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2010
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: South Colesville, left Franklin (cross Flower) to 203 East Franklin (on left)
Road Responsibility: City/County
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,537
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,746 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01213776
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
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Schools
Highland View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Silver Spring International Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Northwood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
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