For sale

Price cut: $20K (7/16)

$545,000

3913 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

2beds

1,000sqft

$3,338/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

5,200 Square Feet Lot

$531,900 Zestimate^®

$545/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Level fenced yardSpacious lotThermopane windowsNewly built rear deck

NEW IMPROVED PRICE! Welcome home to an 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 HWF 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.

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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: $545/sqft
Tax assessed value: $471,367
Annual tax amount: $5,370
Date on market: 7/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$531,900

$505,000 - $558,000

$2,199/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$545,000-3.5%$545/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2236388 Report a problem
7/13/2026	Contingent	$565,000$565/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2236388 Report a problem
6/18/2026	Price change	$565,000-1.7%$565/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2236388 Report a problem
6/4/2026	Price change	$575,000-3.4%$575/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2236388 Report a problem
5/22/2026	Listed for sale	$595,000+6.3%$595/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2236388 Report a problem
10/7/2023	Sold	$560,000$560/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2111914 Report a problem
7/21/2023	Sold	$560,000+95.1%$560/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/19/2019	Listing removed	$2,400$2/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
9/28/2019	Listed for rent	$2,400+4.3%$2/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
11/1/2018	Listing removed	$2,300$2/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
10/15/2018	Price change	$2,300-8%$2/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
9/8/2018	Price change	$2,500-21.9%$3/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
9/3/2018	Listed for rent	$3,200$3/sqft
Source: Keyrenter Washington, DC Report a problem
7/10/2014	Sold	$287,000$287/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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