Sold734d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs
523 Fern Pl NW
Washington, DC, 20012 • Takoma • District of Columbia
$843,500
$560/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
1,506Sqft
0.25 acLot
1926Built
Property DNA
City Views
City
Bungalow,Cottage Style
Built 1926 · 100 years of history
Takoma Park
Takoma
Outdoor Living
Deck · Enclosed · Screened
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade · Outbuilding
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 734 days ago · 9 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
734 days on market
Established listing
$560/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
Likelihood score
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic
**Public Record Square Footage doesn't include all finished areas** The Bonus Space with this home could be a content creator space, home office, art studio, music studio, cottage industry space - you name it!! This 4 Bedroom 3 full bath home has 3 levels. The traditional walk-up upper level is a full 21' long plus the bathroom space. There are 3 bedrooms 1 full bath on the main level including one bedroom that can be maintained independently as a Den and has a sliding glass door to the wonderful screened in porch. The deck is a great entertaining space. Finished basement rec room space plus full bath. Sun drenched living room and dining room will be loved by plant lovers. The driveway will accommodate 3 cars and there is additional parking directly in front of the home. You can park your car and go just a bit over a half mile to the Takoma Metro. *Bonus Space* 3 car off st parking * Large Yard * Screened Deck * 4 Bedrooms * 3 Full baths* Traditional Hardwood Floors * Close to Metro *
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,501/month
Principal & Interest$4,377
Property Tax$844
Insurance$281
Down payment20% ($168,700)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $674,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1926
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking4 Open Parking spaces
Lot10,783 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow,Cottage
ConditionExcellent
Year built1926
Stories1
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofShingle
ConstructionBrick, Stucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Driveway, On Street
BasementSump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Windows
Fireplaces1
FencingChain Link
Lot10,783 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodTakoma
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$5,305
Parcel31810803
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Ceiling Fan(s)
Entry Level Bedroom
Floor Plan - Traditional
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Appliances
Microwave
Built-In Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Windows
Double Hung
Double Pane Windows
Accessibility
Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Driveway
On Street
Construction
Brick
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Deck
Enclosed
Screened
Lot Features
Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Views
City
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Electricity Available
Cable
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Outbuilding
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
1,164 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market734
Est. value$910,300
Est. rent$3,312/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$560
On marketMar 1, 2024
PostedMar 1, 2024
Last sold$843,500
MLS updatedApr 5, 2024
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20012
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 5, 2024Sold$843,500$560Bright MLS
Mar 20, 2024Pending Sale$795,000$528Bright MLS
Mar 7, 2024Contingent$795,000$528Bright MLS
Mar 1, 2024Listed For Sale$795,000$528Bright MLS
Mar 11, 1999Sold$123,126$82Public Record
Sold$843,500
Apr 5, 2024•$560/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$795,000
Mar 20, 2024•$528/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$795,000
Mar 7, 2024•$528/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$795,000
Mar 1, 2024•$528/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$123,126
Mar 11, 1999•$82/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$5,601$748,810
Apr 10, 2024$6,306$741,890
Apr 10, 2023$6,029$709,250
Apr 10, 2022$5,305$624,090
Apr 10, 2021$5,113$601,520
Apr 10, 2020$4,902$576,700
Apr 10, 2018$4,682$550,840
Apr 10, 2017$4,427$520,810
Apr 10, 2016$4,110$483,560
Apr 10, 2015$3,676$432,450
Apr 10, 2014$3,290$387,050
Apr 10, 2013$3,318$390,390
Apr 10, 2012$3,413$401,480
Apr 10, 2011$3,413$401,480
Apr 10, 2010$3,701$435,410
Apr 10, 2009$4,261$501,300
Apr 10, 2007$3,828$435,030
Apr 10, 2006$3,011$327,250
Apr 10, 2005$2,917$303,850
Apr 10, 2004$2,075$216,110
Apr 10, 2003$629$161,039
Apr 10, 2002$603$155,719
Apr 10, 2001$578$150,400
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Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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