For sale

Price cut: $50K (9/11)

$500,000

3515 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

3beds

1,092sqft

$3,193/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1917

7,500 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$458/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Exceptional Tear-Down Opportunity in Sought-After Town of Kensington Location on 7500 sf lot! Rare Investor/Builder Opportunity. Bring your plans and vision to this prime lot surrounded by beautiful homes in one of Montgomery County's most desirable neighborhoods. Walkable to shops, dining, the Kensington Antique District, and close to Metro and MARC Train. Top-rated MCPS schools. Sold strictly AS-IS. Don't miss this chance to build your dream home or next investment project in this thriving community! SHOWN BY APT ONLY

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 532

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Connecting Stairway
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,624
Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,092
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Driveway, Detached Carport
Carport spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 7,500 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 161301132384
Zoning: R60
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1917

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: North Kensington

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Kensington
Municipality: Town of Kensington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $458/sqft
Tax assessed value: $408,833
Annual tax amount: $5,317
Date on market: 8/3/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/11/2026	Price change	$500,000-9.1%$458/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2247458 Report a problem
8/13/2026	Price change	$550,000-15.4%$504/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2247458 Report a problem
8/3/2026	Listed for sale	$650,000+94%$595/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2247458 Report a problem
8/28/2014	Sold	$335,000+5%$307/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/12/2014	Listed for sale	$319,000+38.7%$292/sqft
Source: Washington Fine Properties #MC8402557 Report a problem
6/23/2010	Sold	$230,000-8%$211/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/18/2010	Listing removed	$249,998$229/sqft
Source: Randall H. Hagner & Company #MC7240759 Report a problem
1/23/2010	Listed for sale	$249,998$229/sqft
Source: Randall H. Hagner & Company #MC7240759 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,317 +8%	$396,367 +3.2%
2024	$4,923 +2.8%	$383,900 +2.8%
2023	$4,791 +7%	$373,300 +2.9%
2022	$4,478 +3.1%	$362,700 +3%
2021	$4,344 +2.3%	$352,100 +2.4%
2020	$4,245 +17.6%	$343,867 +5%
2019	$3,610 -0.2%	$327,400
2018	$3,617 +0%	$327,400 +3.6%
2017	$3,615 +8.5%	$316,067 +3.7%
2016	$3,333	$304,733 +3.9%
2015	$3,333	$293,400
2014	$3,333	$293,400
2013	--	$293,400 -12.3%
2012	--	$334,400
2011	--	$334,400
2010	--	$334,400 -22.5%
2009	--	$431,600 +16.1%
2008	--	$371,836 +19.2%
2007	--	$312,073 +23.7%
2006	--	$252,310 +18.3%
2005	--	$213,226 +22.4%
2004	--	$174,143 +28.9%
2003	--	$135,060 +1.4%
2002	--	$133,156
2001	--	$133,156