Charming bungalow featuring soaring 9.5-foot ceilings and a farmhouse-style kitchen with granite countertops and tile flooring. Bathrooms maintain their original character, while an inviting front porch enhances the home’s charm and curb appeal. The layout includes a formal dining room, convenient main-level laundry, well-designed living spaces, and a detached garage. Main-level bedrooms and a full bath offer easy accessibility, all situated on a level lot. Home sold as is.
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
8 James St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3beds
1,360sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
10,370 Square Feet Lot
$473,500 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$2,930 Estimated rent
Home value
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$436,000 - $511,000
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Well-designed living spacesDetached garageFormal dining roomConvenient main-level laundryGranite countertopsTile flooringMain-level bedrooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mr. Jonathan S Lahey 301-281-6981,
EXP Realty, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Grettell Delcid 240-818-1358,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Vilas Wright, 631542
Wright Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2227332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 780
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area, Open Floorplan
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Full,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,370 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160900841877
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Observatory Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gaithersburg
- Municipality: City of Gaithersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $361,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,823
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $475,000+13.1%$349/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2227332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Contingent | $419,900$309/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2227332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900+18.3%$309/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2227332 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2015 | Sold | $355,000+1.4%$261/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2015 | Pending sale | $350,000$257/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $350,000$257/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2015 | Pending sale | $350,000$257/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2015 | Price change | $350,000+0%$257/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2015 | Price change | $349,900-4.1%$257/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $365,000+40.4%$268/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8613559 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2009 | Sold | $260,000$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,823 +17.8% | $338,133 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $4,092 +8.6% | $314,467 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $3,768 +4.2% | $290,800 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $3,617 +0.8% | $287,133 +1.3% |
| 2021 | $3,587 +1.6% | $283,467 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $3,530 -0.3% | $279,800 |
| 2019 | $3,541 -0.6% | $279,800 |
| 2018 | $3,561 -3.5% | $279,800 -0.5% |
| 2017 | $3,690 +18.7% | $281,300 +4% |
| 2016 | $3,108 | $270,400 +4.2% |
| 2015 | $3,108 | $259,500 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $3,108 | $248,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $248,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $248,600 -14.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $289,410 -19% |
| 2010 | -- | $357,420 |
| 2009 | -- | $357,420 -2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $365,700 +16.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $314,566 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $263,433 +24.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $212,300 +7.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $198,116 |
| 2003 | -- | $198,116 +16.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $169,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $169,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20877
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Forest Oak Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Gaithersburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rosemont
- Middle: Forest Oak
- High: Gaithersburg
- 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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