• 5205 Gretchen Street KENSINGTON, MD 20895

  • $900,000
  • 5
    Bed(s)
  • 3.5
    Baths
  • 1,956
    Sq Ft
  • 6400
    Sqft

Welcome to this large 4 level split nestled in the sought-after Garrett Park and in the heart of Kensington with off street parking. This home is 2,632 sq. ft. in total and features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. As you enter the home, there is a large living room leading to the dining room and into the kitchen, and hardwood floors on this level. The kitchen has granite countertops, 42" upper cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There is a newer composite, maintenance free deck for your outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The yard is regular and relatively level and has a large shed for gardening tool storage and overflow items. The lower level of the home has a large rec room with a wood burning fireplace, 1 full bathroom and a large utility room with a full size side by side washer / dryer, a utility sink and plenty of storage. There is walk out access to the back yard from this level. The main sleeping level above the kitchen features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom and hardwood floors. The next level up has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with LVP flooring. There is no carpeting in this home on any of the levels. All bathrooms have been recently and tastefully updated. The roof was replaced in 2019, vinyl replacement windows throughout in 2020, the deck replaced in 2022 and the furnace replaced in 2019 and HVAC replaced in 2023. This home is awaiting your finishing touches and color / style choices which could include a kitchen refresh, paint throughout and floor sanding/restaining. There is plenty of space in this home and also plenty of space on this regularly shaped lot and quiet street for you to tear it down and build a larger home. There is no HOA in this community. The home and neighborhood are conveniently located near the Red Line Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro stop and adjacent to Rock Creek Park, Beech Drive, 355 (Rockville Pike), I-495 (Beltway). Rockville, Bethesda, NIH, Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Strathmore Music Hall, commuter routes and DC is nearby. Just minutes from Pike and Rose and very convenient to nearby shopping and amenities including NoBe, Whole Foods, Giant, countless restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and specialty stores. This home is a short walk to Aldis, Rodmans, PetSmart, HomeGoods, Tennis Courts, PickleBall, Black Market Bistro and neighborhood parks.

Property Type :

Residential

Subdivision :

Garrett Park Estates

County :

MONTGOMERY

Style :

Residential

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Property Details

 

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms : 5

Total Bedroom (Upper): 5

Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3

Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4

Full Baths: 3

Half Baths: 1

Water/Sewer

Water Source : Public

Room Information

Patio/Porch Features: Deck(s)

Interior Features

Breakfast Area,Dining Area,Built-Ins,Primary Bath(s),Wood Floors,Attic

Roof : Composite

Basement Description: Daylight, Full,Walkout Level,Walkout Stairs

Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Icemaker,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator

Fireplace: Equipment

Roofing Information

Composite

Heating & Cooling

Cooling: Central A/C

Heating: Forced Air

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Building Information

Year Built: 1956

Structure: Detached

Fireplace: 1

Major Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Icemaker,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator

New Construction: No

Built: 1956

Construction Material: Block,Brick,Vinyl Siding

Roof: Composite

Foundation/Basement: Block

Architecture: Split Level

Pool/Private: No Pool

Roof Type: Composite

Pool Information

Pool: No Pool

Utility Features

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water

Water Heat: Natural Gas

Lot Information

Lot Size: 6,400

Lot Size (Acres): 0.15

Architectural Style: Split Level

Main Square Feet: 6,400

Property Information

SQ ft: 2,632

SQ ft (Living Area): 1,956

Total Lot SQ ft: 6,400

View: Garden/Lawn

Subdivision: GARRETT PARK ESTATES

Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Total Acreage: 0.15

New Construction: No

Type: Split Level

Listing Information

Possession: Seller Rent Back

Days Of Market: 12

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $7,182

Tax Year: 2024

Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually

Possession

Seller Rent Back

Assessment Information

Taxes Assessment Amount: $619,467

Parking Information

Parking Type: Off Street

Has Garage: N

Multi-Unit Information

Acceptable Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Roof: Composite

Homeowners Association Information

Direction: 355 to Flanders to Gretchen St to 5205 Gretchen St. Park on the street.

School Information

High School: WALTER JOHNSON

School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Fire Place Information

Total Fire Place: 1

Fire Place Features: Equipment

Utility Information

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Location Information

Direction: 355 to Flanders to Gretchen St to 5205 Gretchen St. Park on the street.

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ByOwner last updated this listing 05/31/2024 @ 15:36

MLS: MDMC2130826
LISTED BY: Anton Vanas , Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
Buyer Agency Description: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed and if applicable, to participants of reciprocating MLS's as set forth in Association/MLS reciprocal agreements.

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