THIS IS IT - the BEST all updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow with the most beautiful open kitchen designed for easy entertaining and everyday living - steps from Rock Creek Park and all things Kensington. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors that run throughout the home, complemented by thermopane windows.. Situated on a spacious lot, the exterior offers exceptional outdoor living with a newly built rear deck, level fenced yard, driveway, and an oversized workshop/shed with electricity—perfect for hobbies, storage, or creative space. Enjoy easy access to neighborhood favorites including Knowles Station Wine & Co., La Gelattaria and Old Two Market. Minutes from the charming Frankly pizza and BabyCat brewery, plus nearby shopping, coffee shops, parks, and everyday conveniences that make Kensington living so appealing. LOCATION is SUPERB and this home offers immediate value, a great condo alternative. Photos have been virtually staged.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/18)
$565,000
3913 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,200 Square Feet Lot
$552,600 Zestimate®
$565/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Level fenced yardExceptional outdoor livingThermopane windowsNewly built rear deck
- 33 days |
- 1,145 |
- 70 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meredith Margolis 202-607-5877,
Compass (301) 298-1001,
Listing Team: Your P&Rtners, Co-Listing Agent: Jennifer Touchette 202-841-7782,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2236388
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,200 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161301261418
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rock Creek Palisades
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $565/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,367
- Annual tax amount: $5,370
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$552,600
$525,000 - $580,000
$2,618/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$565/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$575/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000+6.3%$595/sqft |
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| 10/7/2023 | Sold | $560,000$560/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Sold | $560,000+95.1%$560/sqft |
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| 10/19/2019 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 9/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,400+4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2018 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 10/15/2018 | Price change | $2,300-8%$2/sqft |
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| 9/8/2018 | Price change | $2,500-21.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/3/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 7/10/2014 | Sold | $287,000$287/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,370 +41.9% | $401,733 +22.2% |
| 2024 | $3,785 +2% | $328,800 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $3,710 +6.7% | $322,033 +2.1% |
| 2022 | $3,479 +2.3% | $315,267 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $3,401 +2.2% | $308,500 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $3,329 +4.7% | $301,767 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $3,179 -0.2% | $288,300 |
| 2018 | $3,185 +1% | $288,300 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $3,154 +23.6% | $275,033 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $2,551 | $261,767 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $2,551 | $248,500 |
| 2014 | $2,551 | $248,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $248,500 -4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $261,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $261,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $261,400 -24.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $346,350 +14.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $302,632 +16.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $258,916 +20.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $215,200 +19.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $179,632 +24.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,066 +32.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,500 +1% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,390 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rock View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Newport Mill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Albert Einstein High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rock View
- Middle: Newport Mill
- High: Albert Einstein
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
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- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- Kensington
- 20895
- North Kensington
- 3913 Decatur Ave
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