Delightful and inviting single family expanded rambler - ready to move right in! The large family room addition on the main level is amazing and opens to a two-tier deck and fully fenced in backyard with a dual entry shed (with electricity)! The table-spaced kitchen features stainless steel appliances plus JUST installed quartz countertops/sink/faucet and LVP flooring! There is a formal dining room with a large picture window and a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main level. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath and dressing area. The hardwood floors in the main part of the home have been recently refinished and the main level freshly painted and many new fixtures installed. There is a full basement with a recreation room and laundry and tons of storage. Off-street parking makes this an ideal home. This home is on street that ends at the landmark International Latitude Observatory (no through traffic). Close to transportation, shopping, and restaurants. Just a couple of blocks to Metro Bus which takes you to Shady Grove Metro. Three airports (BWI, IAD, and DCA) accessible and commuter routes I270/I370/355, - plus parks and recreation. The MARC train stop is one mile away. Don't miss this one! Open Sunday, April 28 from 1-4 p.m. **ONE YEAR BUYER CINCH WARRANTY** See Virtual Tour for Interactive Floor Plan and Additional Photos!
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
7 James St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3beds
1,436sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,800 Square Feet Lot
$563,100 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$2,764 Estimated rent
Home value
$563,100
$535,000 - $591,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2024 at 07:45am
Listed by:
Yvette Chisholm 301-758-9500,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Beltwayagents.Com, Co-Listing Team: Beltwayagents.Com,Co-Listing Agent: Kimberly S Reynolds 301-792-7252,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Leigh Washburn Andreasen, 669883
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2124416
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 768
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Insulated, Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Triple Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Equipment, Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,204
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,800 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160900841753
- Zoning: R90
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gaithersburg
- Subdivision: Observatory Heights
- Municipality: City of Gaithersburg
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Negotiable,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | $535,000+7%$373/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Pending sale | $500,000$348/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $500,000+44.9%$348/sqft |
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| 2/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/7/2022 | Price change | $2,400-4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500+19%$2/sqft |
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| 10/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,100+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2019 | Listing removed | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,995-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Listing removed | $2,095$1/sqft |
Source: BMG Laurel, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,095+2.4%$1/sqft |
Source: BMG Laurel, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2017 | Listing removed | $2,045$1/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,045$1/sqft |
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| 6/16/2008 | Sold | $345,000-13.7%$240/sqft |
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| 5/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $399,900+158.2%$278/sqft |
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| 5/5/1998 | Sold | $154,900$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,809 +16.8% | $339,533 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $4,116 +8.4% | $316,267 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $3,796 +3.5% | $293,000 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $3,668 +0.2% | $291,167 +0.6% |
| 2021 | $3,661 +0.9% | $289,333 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $3,627 -0.3% | $287,500 |
| 2019 | $3,639 -0.6% | $287,500 |
| 2018 | $3,659 -3.7% | $287,500 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $3,801 +2.3% | $289,900 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $3,716 | $279,000 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $3,716 | $268,100 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $3,716 | $257,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $257,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $257,200 -23.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $338,160 |
| 2010 | -- | $338,160 |
| 2009 | -- | $338,160 -4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $353,020 +16.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $303,676 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $254,333 +24.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $204,990 +7.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $190,082 |
| 2003 | -- | $190,082 +18.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $160,270 |
| 2001 | -- | $160,270 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20877
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Forest Oak Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Gaithersburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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