Classic colonial in popular Parkwood. This special property is ready for you to add your personal touches and call it home! In addition, this 3 bedroom and 2.5 bath home, has a light-filled living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, first floor den and a sun room that enjoys views of the backyard. Sited on a flat lot in the neighborhood, this home has some very special features. The one-car garage was built as a functioning outbuilding with a half bath which has roughed in plumbing for a shower, and a large first floor office space, it also has an upper level that would make a great party space, quiet retreat, or hobby room. This building has the potential to be renovated into an in-law suite. There is a bomb shelter that has visual access in the basement of the main house. This property is located close to Rock Creek Park, neighborhood schools, NIH and downtown Bethesda, enjoy the Saturday morning Farmer's Market in Kensington and shopping on Antique Row. Great opportunity to create your dream home!
Sold for $980,000
$980,000
9903 Thornwood Rd, Kensington, MD 20895
3beds
1,974sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
9,270 Square Feet Lot
$973,000 Zestimate®
$496/sqft
$3,651 Estimated rent
Home value
$973,000
$895,000 - $1.06M
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Gas fireplaceFormal dining roomFirst floor den
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Ditto 301-215-6834,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Diane T Ditto 301-907-7600,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Thomas Miller
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2232636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, Library, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Library
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Laundry Room
Features
- Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,974 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,724
- Finished area below ground: 250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Storage, Other, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,270 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161301145865
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $496/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,006,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,412
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Small Shed In Yard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $980,000-2%$496/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2232636 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $1,000,000$507/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2232636 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$507/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2232636 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,689 +11.3% | $920,200 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $9,602 +0% | $834,100 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $9,599 +4.5% | $833,100 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $9,182 +0.2% | $832,100 +0.1% |
| 2021 | $9,163 +2.3% | $831,100 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $8,953 +5.1% | $811,567 +5.1% |
| 2019 | $8,518 -0.2% | $772,500 |
| 2018 | $8,534 +1.2% | $772,500 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $8,435 +12.7% | $744,533 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $7,487 | $716,567 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $7,487 | $688,600 |
| 2014 | $7,487 | $688,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $688,600 -4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $722,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $722,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $722,300 -14.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $847,050 +13.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $743,490 +16.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $639,930 +19.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $536,370 +12.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $475,936 +14.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $415,503 +17% |
| 2003 | -- | $355,070 +6.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $332,940 |
| 2001 | -- | $332,940 |
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Neighborhood: South Kensington
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Parkwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10North Bethesda Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Walter Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- Kensington
- 20895
- South Kensington
- 9903 Thornwood Rd
