You'll feel welcome at the stately craftsman colonial that is 609 Ritchie Avenue. Expansive wraparound trex porch with skylights leads you via vintage door with transom to William Morris- patterned foyer. Abundant, recently refinished heart pine floors, rich black walnut trims, and solid double-brick construction. Renovated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. A bevy of big windows overlook the 22,000 sf lot, which includes a large drive and 2-car garage. Upstairs, large bedrooms and an upper level laundry with renovated (2019) guest room and rear porch for a breezy spot to read or just take it all in. On the owner~s suite level (level 3,) you~ll find peaked, battened ceilings, a walk-in closet, and window seats with treetop views, as well as another renovated bath. All plumbing and nearly all electrical wiring replaced during these owners~ tenure. zoned central air conditioning. Upgraded, efficient water heater / boiler combination unit. New period-style 50-year-rated architectural-shingle roof, 2017. All just steps to downtown Silver Spring, parks, playgrounds and rec center, and just over a mile to Takoma Metro - see you there!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Dan Metcalf• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•301-270-7026 (broker)
Bought with Stacey Styslinger• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.75
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
22,000
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,566
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
990682
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 2, 2019.
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.
Other, Daylight, Partial, Windows, Workshop, Walkout Stairs, Unfinished, Space For Rooms, Rear Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Outside Entrance, Full
Basement Finished Percent: 0.00
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 910
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $341,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 4
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $404,000
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,566
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 910
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $6,533
Tax Assessed Value: $642,700
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $7,126
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING
Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK
High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
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: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Piney Branch Road
Directions: N-Piney Branch Rd, L-Ritchie Avenue
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,566
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 990682
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 2, 2019
Around this home
Schools
East Silver Spring Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Takoma Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Montgomery Blair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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