Bought with Marci Wasserman • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$1,149,000
$1,099,000
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6 Beds
3 Baths
2,821 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/21/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $1,149,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,821 sqft
Price per Sqft $407
Subdivision Takoma Park
MLS Listing ID MDMC2000924
Sold Date 07/21/21
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,821
Year Built 1908
Annual Tax Amount $13,997
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.306 Acres
Acres 0.31
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
If you love the history of America, you will love this house.
It was built in 1908 in one of the first planned Victorian neighborhoods of Takoma Park. It used to be a boarding house back in the day and technically contains 7 bedrooms (one room was converted into a darkroom but could be used as a bedroom again). The whole house is tranquil due to plaster insulation used throughout.
For the past 35 years, it has been the home to one of the most renowned, distinguished, and richly published American photographers, who has dedicated her career to the exploration of American life and history. She has donated much of her work to the Library of Congress and is now the only living photographer documenting Americas milestones who has her own individual collection.
The owners have spent decades preserving the history of their home and keeping it as close to its Victorian roots as the modern lifestyle allows. Many features of the house are original, and many more items in the home are antique. For example, one of the bedrooms still has the original built-in cedar closet, an armoire with ornate woodwork that conveys, and both bathrooms have cast iron, clawfoot tubs. A superb radiator heating system will keep you nice and warm during the winter months.
This home is decorated in the Victorian style, with its antique furniture and numerous items and photographs from Americas rich history. If not for its modern appliances, this home could be considered a beautifully maintained living museum of American postbellum history.
The sunroom and the yard are sights straight out of a fairytale. They offer privacy and tranquility, are well-maintained, and are filled with details reminiscent of a bygone era. When you take a walk on the lawn, you will imagine yourself dressed in your best day clothes and holding a ladies parasol or a gentleman's walking stick. The entire yard is equipped with an irrigation system responsible for maintaining its lush, green grass.
This house is within walking distance from downtown Takoma Park which offers many amenities, grocery, shopping, home improvement stores, mom-and-pop shops, and is 6 minutes to Metro. The neighborhood offers a small-town feel even though it is a short, 20- minute drive to the U.S. Capitol, the Mall, the Smithsonian museums, and so much more.
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning R60
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic, Bonus Room, Half Bath
Basement Other, Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Water Proofing System, Walkout Level, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Attic/House Fan, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
Heating Radiator, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Screen
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Window Features Storm,Screens,Wood Frame
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement, Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Enclosed, Screened, Porch(es), Patio(s), Wrap Around
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Decorative, Partially, Picket, Wood
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Enclosed, Screened, Porch(es), Patio(s), Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Slab, Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,High,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 161303157900
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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