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*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,698
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01091088
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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
Nov 26, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 26, 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
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 693
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $203,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $381,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,578
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 693
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $6,281
Tax Assessed Value: $577,033
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $6,874
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Fiber Optic
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
150 Amps
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Georgia Ave to Ballard Street to 1st Ave
Entry Floor Number: 1
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,698
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01091088
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Woodlin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Sligo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Albert Einstein High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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