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4108 Decatur Avenue
Kensington, Maryland

 

4108 DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MARYLAND
Rock Creek Palisades | Backing to Ken Gar Park

BEAUTIFUL ROCK CREEK PARK SETTING, IDEAL COMMUTER LOCATION
MODERN DESIGN & UPGRADES, FRIENDLY & SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
List Price: $ 459,000

It is designed for active-outdoor lifestyles and full-year entertaining. Renovated inside-and-out in the 90s, with interior and exterior upgrades throughout the 00s. This ultra clean, 'like-new' home brings the outdoors inside by featuring large, open, sun-filled spaces. Its modern-neutral décor feels like a Crate & Barrel catalog. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths across 1575ft2, this completely modernized rambler has the size, floor plan, and amenities of a luxury condo.

However, this home's greatest asset is its wonderful & very rare setting at Ken Gar Park, part of the Rock Creek Park system. Rest & relax by watching the scenery from the Great Room, Master Suite, Sundeck or enclosed Backyard. Or, take the private trail to open parkland. There you'll find endless recreational opportunity…tennis and basketball courts, soccer and little league fields, a cardio fitness station, friendly dog run area and huge playground. Best of all, the fabulous Beach Drive jogging/biking trail is at your backdoor convenience.

Completing this home's exceptional value is its Bethesda-like commuter location. You are only: 2-miles to the new parking garage at Grosvenor Metro | 2-miles to I-495 Beltway | | 4-miles to downtown Bethesda | 5-miles to downtown Silver Spring | 7-miles to downtown Rockville | 11-miles to the White House | 16-miles to Tyson's Corner.

All new construction since mid-90s include: doubling of square footage adding Master Suite, Great Room, Half Bath and Storage Closet; roof & ridge vents; Anderson windows; sliding doors; and skylights. Plumbing, electrical & ventilation all modernized during this time period. Features in every room include: recessed lighting; freshly painted walls & ceilings; new flooring; and cable & phone hookups. Amenities include: 10ft ceilings in add-on spaces; new stainless appliances; stacked full-size washer & dryer; 2-person Jacuzzi master bath; separate showers; real hardwood floors; deluxe carpet; ceramic tile; and custom blinds.

The new construction and upgrades continue outdoors, including: vinyl siding; sundeck; stairs to park; retaining walls; drainage system, flat backyard; railed fencing; lattice; concrete driveway; brick pavers; front and back landscaping; and storage shed. Features include: natural colored protective stain on all woodwork; low-voltage outdoor lighting front & back; outdoor electrical outlets; and all-weather stereo speakers. Hot tub negotiable.

ORIGINAL FLOOR SPACE:

Foyer/Dining Room
- 15' x 11'
- 8' ceiling
- Skylight
- Picture window
- New Hardwood floors
- Phone hookup
- Recessed, dimmer lights
- Custom vertical blinds

Kitchen
- 10' x 8' U-shape
- 8' ceiling
- Skylight
- New Stainless fridge, gas stove, hood
- New cabinet hardware
- Freshly painted cabinets
- New laminate floors
- Newly Recaulked formica countertops
- New pull-out spray faucet
- Dishwasher, Disposal
- Recessed, dimmer lights

Bedroom #1
- 13' x 10'
- 8' ceiling
- Skylight
- Mirrored closet doors
- Berber carpet
- Phone and Cable hookups
- Recessed, dimmer lights
- Custom vertical blinds

Bedroom #2
- 12' x 9'
- 8' ceiling
- New berber carpet
- Phone and Cable hookups
- Recessed, dimmer lights
- Custom vertical blinds

Full Bathroom/Laundry Room
- 11' x 6'
- 8' ceiling
- Ceramic tile floor
- Standup shower
- Large, mirrored medicine cabinet
- Large counter &cabinet space
- Built-in storage cabinet
- Full-size, stacked washer & dryer
- Recessed lights
- Attic access

ADDED FLOOR SPACE:

Great Room
- 24' x 16'
- 10' ceiling
- Sliding doors to deck
- Scenic view of trees & park
- Newer Berber carpet
- Ceiling fan
- Cable and phone hookups
- Recessed, dimmer lights
- Custom vertical blinds

Half Bathroom
- 6' x 6'
- 10' ceiling
- Pedestal sink
- vinyl floor

Master Suite - Bedroom
- 17' x 15'
- 10' ceiling
- Sliding doors to deck
- Scenic view of trees & park
- New textured carpet
- Ceiling fan
- Full-length mirror
- Phone and Cable hookups
- Recessed, dimmer lights
- Custom vertical blinds
- Attached bathroom

Master Suite - Bathroom
- 9' x 9'
- 10' ceiling
- 2-person Jacuzzi tub
- Standup shower w/handheld head
- Large counter &cabinet space
- Vinyl flooring
- Frosted privacy window
- Recessed lights
- Custom vertical blinds

Sundeck
- 36' x 12'
- Panoramic view of trees & park
- Protective deck stain
- Electrical outlets
- Outdoor speaker wiring
- Stairs to backyard
- New 3-person hot tub

Back Yard
- 40' x 15' Enclosed, flat, sod yard
- 3-tiers retaining walls
- Protective deckstain
- Private path to Ken Gar Park

MODIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

- Room Additions (mid/late 90s)
- Roof (mid/late 90s)
- Roof ridge vent (2002)
- Vinyl siding (mid/late 90s)
- Concrete Driveway (late 90s)
- Paver walkway (late 90s)
- High efficiency HVAC (early 90s)
- Central air (early 90s)
- Water heaters (early 90s)
- Gutters (late 90s)
- Windows, sliders, skylights (mid/late 90s)
- Window treatments (2001)
- Deck (late 90s)
- Deck stairs (2001)
- Backyard retaining walls (2003-2004)
- Backyard fence railing (2004)
- Backyard Lattice (2004)
- Rocked hardscape w/drainage (2004)
- Shed (2003)
- Outdoor electrical outlets (2003)
- Low-voltage outdoor lighting (2002)
- Front & Back Landscaping (2001-2005)
- ADT alarm system (2002)
- Flooring (2001-2005)
- Kitchen appliances (2005)
- Washer & Dryer (late 90s)
- Ceiling fans (2002)
- Flattened area under-house (2001-2005)
- Hot tub (2004)

NOTES:All room, deck & lot footage approx.

COUNTY RECORDS:
Subdivision: Rock Creek Palisades
Description: Lot 31, Block D, Group 80
Year Built: 1950
Enclosed area: 1520ft2
(More accurate appraisal record 1575ft2)
Lot size: 6153ft2

SCHOOLS:
Rockview Elementary
Newport Mills Middle
Albert Einstein High



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