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    4505 Franklin St, Kensington, MD 20895

    4beds
    2,084sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    7,392 Square Feet Lot
    $922,000 Zestimate®
    $393/sqft
    $4,201 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $922,000

    $867,000 - $987,000

    $4,201/mo

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    What's special

    Gas fireplaceFenced yardLarge laundry roomMarc trainSeparate dining roomHardwood floorsWide driveway
    Classic Brick Rambler in the popular PARKWOOD neighborhood of Kensington. This home is sited on a sunny corner lot with level front yard making home access easy! The front portico and foyer lead you to the bright Living Room featuring a bay window and wood burning fireplace with mantel. A separate Dining Room leads to the Kitchen with table space. The Kitchen door opens to the screened-in porch overlooking the manicured back yard. And the deck gives more space to enjoy and entertain! There are three bedrooms and a hall bath located on this level - all the bedrooms feature hardwood floors and ceiling fans. The Third Bedroom has a second door leading to the Kitchen, making it convenient to use as a home office. For entertainment, you will enjoy the expansive Lower Level Recreation Room featuring a gas fireplace with beautiful stone surround and mantel. There is a fourth Bedroom on this level (with egress window) and a walk-in closet, a full bath, and large Laundry Room. There are several other deep closets to meet your storage needs. A door to the exterior makes this level a great option for a nanny or au pair suite. This home has been lovingly cared for. Thoughtful features include the wide driveway, fenced yard with gate access, porch entrance from home and driveway, and storage shed. This desirable neighborhood is close to Beach Drive - Rock Creek Park with pretty walking and biking paths. Enjoy the downtown Kensington's Antique Row with shopping and dining, and the Saturday Farmers' Market. Walk to schools, parks, and Cedarbrook Swim & Tennis. All of this with the convenience of proximity to Metro, MARC train, and 495.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Pat Coit 703-585-2522,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Lupe Rohrer, 590928

    Redfin Corp

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2111580MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
    Basement
    • Area: 1734
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,868
    • Total interior livable area: 2,084 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,134
    • Finished area below ground: 950

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,392 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 161301140021
    • Zoning: R60
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Parkwood
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $393/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $587,633
    • Annual tax amount: $6,894
    • Date on market: 10/27/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/22/2023Sold$820,000-0.5%$393/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2111580 Report a problem
    11/6/2023Contingent$823,900$395/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2111580 Report a problem
    10/27/2023Listed for sale$823,900$395/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2111580 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,571 +22.1%$673,400 +10.4%
    2024$7,019 +3.7%$609,700 +3.8%
    2023$6,771 +8.5%$587,633 +3.9%
    2022$6,241 +4.2%$565,567 +4.1%
    2021$5,992 +0.9%$543,500 +0.9%
    2020$5,940 +2%$538,400 +1.9%
    2019$5,824 -0.2%$528,200
    2018$5,835 -1%$528,200 +1.8%
    2017$5,897 +23.4%$518,867 +1.8%
    2016$4,780 $509,533 +1.9%
    2015$4,780 $500,200 +2.1%
    2014$4,780 $489,967 +2.1%
    2013-- $479,733 +2.2%
    2012-- $469,500
    2011-- $469,500
    2010-- $469,500 -10%
    2009-- $521,550 +9.3%
    2008-- $476,992 +10.3%
    2007-- $432,436 +11.5%
    2006-- $387,880 +14.1%
    2005-- $340,070 +16.4%
    2004-- $292,260 +19.6%
    2003-- $244,450 +6.3%
    2002-- $229,926
    2001-- $229,926
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South Kensington

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Kensington Parkwood
    • Middle: North Bethesda
    • High: Walter Johnson
    • District: Montgomery County Public Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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