Kensington, MD

Kenmont Swim Club, Kensington, Maryland

I have belonged to the Kenmont Swim and Tennis Club since my children were in grade school. They are now young adults. The reason I have belonged, and continue to belong, is that it is the best deal around and is just a delightful place to spend a summer afternoon. The location is ideal, right next to the Westfield Mall, but well hidden in a copse of trees. One can take tennis lessons, play basketball, or just swim in one of the two (three if you count the baby pool) well maintained pools. The lifeguards are college students, usually sons or daughters of the members, who have the summer off and they are very well supervised. They do a great job.

The club has regular organized activities: dances, barbeques, pool parties, "raft night"; and they are well attended. The culminating activity is the potluck Labor Day picnic where one can get some really good homemade food. The Club is very child-friendly with a separate picnic and play area containing swings, jungle gyms, and tether ball. Adjacent to it is a baby pool, surrounded by trees. The clubhouse contains a ping pong table and a snack bar run by a kind older gentleman who charges next to nothing for the drinks and snacks.

The swim team is very active and successful. They practice several times a week before the pool opens. The price to join is very reasonable, considering all of the perks, and well worth the cost. Just another great feature of the lovely community of Kensington.

KENSINGTON, MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL MARKET - MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Home owners and prospective home owners are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale.

The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers.

The first report shows the 56 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-93144557-204

The second report shows the 5 short sale listings that are available. Short sales are transactions where the proceeds of the sale will not cover the outstanding mortgages. These are sometimes called pre-foreclosures. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-93144580-192

The third report shows the 4 lender owned foreclosures (REO) properties that are for sale. The lender owned properties are vacant and prices are reduced until they are sold by the highly motivated sellers. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-93144601-965

Please contact us with your questions. We always appreciate your referrals.

If you have prospective first time home buyers among your family and friends, please tell them that time is running out for the opportunity to receive the currently available $8,000 tax credit. Settlement must take place by 11/30/09. This cash incentive is too good to miss by those that have not owned a home during the past three years.

HOW DO YOU FIND SHORT SALES AND FORECLOSURES IN KENSINGTON?

KENSINGTON, MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET - MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Home owners and prospective home owners are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale.

The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers.

The first report shows the 55 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92716052-975

The second report shows the 4 short sale listings that are available. Short sales are transactions where the proceeds of the sale will not cover the outstanding mortgages. These are sometimes called pre-foreclosures. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92715978-288

The third report shows the 4 lender owned foreclosure (REO) property for sale. The lender owned properties are vacant and prices are reduced until they are sold by the highly motivated sellers. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92715909-919

Please contact us with your questions. We always appreciate your referrals.

If you have prospective first time home buyers among your family and friends, please tell them that time is running out for the opportunity to receive the currently available $8,000 tax credit. Settlement must take place by 11/30/09. This cash incentive is too good to miss by those that have not owned a home during the past three years.

10502 Parkwood Drive
Kensington, Maryland

Welcome to this sophisticated and inviting custom new home in the Kensington Estates neighborhood of Kensington. Elevating the concept of a casual yet dynamic lifestyle, the home takes advantage of views of Rock Creek Park in the backyard and it offers the ideal setting for relaxed living and formal entertaining. Enjoy the fabulous gourmet kitchen with a large center island, granite counters, butler’s pantry and desk area; open to the family room with gas fireplace, it provides an open and spacious area for gathering. Elegant living and dining rooms are gracious and light-filled. The upper level features three bedrooms, two full baths, laundry room and an Owner’s Suite with bedroom, sitting room, beautiful bath with soaking tub, walk-in closet and it’s own private deck. The lower level features a recreation or theatre room, exercise or game room, fifth bedroom and full bath. Marvelous design details throughout this home include; layered crown molding, 9 foot ceilings on all three levels, recessed lighting, two gas fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors. Centrally located, this home provides easy access to public transportation, shopping, schools, Rock Creek Park and Beach Drive, Old Town Kensington and much, more! Let this fact sheet be your guide to this marvelous home!

Main Level:

Foyer and Main Hallway
• Two story foyer
• Stairs to upper level
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Entry to living room
• Door to lower level stairway
• Coat closet
• Entry to powder room
• Entry to dining room, family room and kitchen

Living Room
• 24x14
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Chair rail molding
• Recessed lights
• Gas fireplace with marble hearth and mantel
• Open to the foyer and main hallway

Dining Room
• 17x14
• Hardwood floors
• Chair rail molding
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Chandelier
• Entry to kitchen
• Entry to family room
• Entry to main hallway

Kitchen
• 17x14
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Cherry cabinetry by Mid Continent
• Granite countertops
• GE stainless steel side by side refrigerator/freezer with temp adjusting water and ice dispenser on the door
• Maytag Steam Care stainless steel dishwasher
• Trash Compactor
• Stainless steel sink and prep sink with Insinkerator disposal
• GE Profile stainless steel electric convection oven and microwave
• Large center island with GE Profile gas cooktop with downdraft fan and wine cooler
• Sliding glass doors to deck
• Built-in desk with granite countertops
• Large walk-in pantry
• Entry to mud room and door to garage
• Open to family room

Family Room
• 26x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Gas fireplace with marble hearth and mantel
• Sliding glass doors to deck
• Open to kitchen

Powder Room
• Attractive tile floor
• Glacier Bay toilet
• Vanity with sink
• Large mirror
• Crown molding
• Exhaust fan

Upper Level:

Hallway
• Hardwood floors
• Entry to laundry room
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Large linen closet
• Open, sun-filled sitting room 10x9

Bedroom #1
• 14x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Closet
• Door to private lavatory –
- Mancesa toilet, granite topped vanity, exhaust fan
- Pocket door for privacy to shared bathing area (shared with Bedroom #2)
- Tub with shower
- Decorative ceramic tile
- Towel rods

Bedroom #2
• 15x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Large closet
• Door to private lavatory
- Mancesa toilet, granite topped vanity, exhaust fan
- Pocket door for privacy to shared bathing area (see Bedroom #1 for description)

Bedroom #3 w/ Full Bath
• 18x14
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Entry to large walk-in closet
• Door to full bath
• Full Bath
• Ceramic tile
• Tub with shower
• Mancesa toilet
• Medicine cabinet
• Vanity with granite countertops
• Towel rods and rings
• Exhaust fan

Owner’s Suite
• Bedroom 18x15
• Sitting Room 12x11
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Large walk-in closet
• French door to private deck
• Full Bath
• Ceramic tile
• Step up to American Standard whirpool tub
• Large shower with seat and two shower heads
• Jameco toilet
• Large two sink vanity with granite top and drawers for storage
• Large mirror
• Exhaust fan

Lower Level:

Recreation Room
• 30x26
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Roughed in plumbing for wet bar
• Door to backyard
• Open to game room/exercise room
• Large storage closet

Game/Exercise Room
• 14x13
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Closet
• Recessed lights

Bedroom #5
• 15x13
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Closet

Full Bath
• Attractive tile
• Glacier Bay toilet
• Granite topped vanity
• Large mirror
• Shower with sliding doors
• Storage shelves
• Towel rods and rings
• Exhaust fan

Utility Room
• GE electric hot water heater – 80 gall capacity
• Weather King HE gas furnace
• Sump pump
• Access to water shut-off valve
• Access to electric panel boxes
• Storage area

Additional Features:
• Wide driveway and garage
• Flagstone walkway and steps
• Three decks
• Decorative iron railings on exterior
• Spectacular hardwood floors 9 foot ceilings on all three levels
• Sprinkler system
• Partially fenced yard
• Backs up to Rock Creek Park
• Rear fence has a gate opening to the park trail

Inclusions:
Build-in Microwave
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposer
Electronic Air Filter
Fireplace Screen/Door
Garage Opener w/ remote
Refrigerator
w/ ice-maker
Stove or Range
Trash Compactor
Wall Oven

Please Note: Room Sizes are Approximate.

Legal Description: Lot 7, Block/Square 3

Subdivision: Kensington Estates

Year Built: 2009

Lot Size: 6,441 sq. ft.

Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $ 5,569.04

Asking Price: $1,090,000

3613 Sandy Court
Kensington, MD 20895

Welcome to this absolutely stunning and state of the art split level in the Newport Hills neighborhood. This two bedroom, two and a half bath home was completely restored and updated in 2006 and attention was paid to every detail throughout. The interior offers a beautifully appointed kitchen, gleaming mahogany hardwood floors on the main and upper level, a large family room with surround sound system and wet bar on the lower level, built-in stereo speakers throughout much of the interior and exterior, a bright and spacious floor plan and artistic design details make this home spectacular. In addition, the outdoor covered patio, with a high performance cooking area, provides the perfect spot for entertaining and enjoying the picturesque back yard! Centrally located, this home provides easy access to major transportation routes, shopping, schools, public transportation and much more. Please let this fact sheet be your guide to this exquisite home!

Main Level:

Living Room
• 17x9
• Entry area
• Closet
• Bay window
• ¾” Mahogany plank hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Decorative porthole window
• Stereo speakers wired into the ceiling
• Open to dining area and kitchen
• Two ceiling fans
• Stairs to upper and lower levels
• Built-in glass display shelves with background lighting

Dining Room
• 12x10
• ¾” Mahogany plank hardwood floors
• Andersen sliding glass doors open to covered patio and outdoor entertainment area
• Built-in glass display shelves with background lighting
• Recessed lights
• Open to living room and kitchen

Kitchen
• 8x8
• Maple cabinets with corner units, pull out shelves and some glass fronts
• Lighting under the cabinets and the baseboards
• Italian tile floor
• Silestone countertops and backsplash
• Stainless steel double sink with soap dispenser and spray nozzle
• Insinkerator Evolution disposal
• GE stainless steel dishwasher
• GE Spacemaker stainless steel microhood with exhaust vented to outside
• Viking stainless steel 4 burner gas range with electric oven
• GE Monogram refrigerator/freezer
• 2 skylights with shades which operate by manual switch or remote control
• Bay window

Patio and Outdoor Entertainment Area
• Large covered patio made from Tennessee Fieldstone
• Beadboard ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fan
• Vinyl and wood railings and columns
• Decorative lighting
• Extra outlets
• Cable hook-up
• Stereo speakers wired into the wall
• Outdoor cooking area features a built-in DCS gas grill/smoker/rotisserie with an additional cooktop, storage drawers and cabinet for trash can storage
• Step down to two smaller terraced patios

Upper Level:

Hallway
• ¾” Mahogany plank hardwood floors
• Entry to Full Bath
• Entry to Bedrooms
• Access to exterior flood light controls

Full Bath
• Venetian Stone ceramic tile floor
• Large vanity with sink
• Built-in linen and storage closet
• Kohler toilet
• American Standard Whirlpool tub and shower with sliding glass doors
• Decorative ceramic tile walls
• Recessed lights
• Exhaust fan
• Towel bars and hooks

Master Bedroom
• 18x12
• ¾” Mahogany plank hardwood floors
• Walk-in closet with pocket door with Elfa design system
• Recessed lights
• Ceiling fan
• Decorative chair rail molding
• Crown molding
• Tray ceiling
• Wired for cable
• Stereo speakers wired into the ceiling
• Built-in glass display shelves with lighting
• Master Bath
- Pocket door
- Large vanity with double sinks
- Large mirror
- Built-in linen and storage closet
- Kohler toilet
- Large walk-in shower with seating, built-in shelves, temperature control,
- 2 shower heads and 3 massage jets and sliding glass doors
- Ceramic tile floor and decorative tile on the walls
- Exhaust fan
- Natural light provided by sun tunnel skylights

Bedroom #2
• 13x13
• ¾” Mahogany plank hardwood floors
• Closet with sliding glass doors (access to attic in closet)
• Built-in bookcase with storage cabinet
• Ceiling fan
• Recessed lights

Lower Level:

Family Room
• 29x16
• Pine plank ceilings
• Recessed lights
• Venetian Stone ceramic tile floor
• Large wet bar with silestone counter and stainless sink
• Cabinets have under counter and baseboard lighting
• Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer
• Surround sound system, built-in works by remote throughout the home
• Entry to crawl space and storage area (transformers for sound system are in this area)
• Access to electric panel
• Access to utility room
• Entry to half bath/laundry room
• Door to side yard and driveway

Half Bath/Laundry Room
• Vanity with sink
• Kohler toilet
• Ceramic tile floor
• GE Profile Harmony washer and dryer
• Storage shelves for laundry supplies
• Exhaust fan vented to the outside
Utility Room
• Hot Water Heater (New March 2009)
• Gas furnace with humidifier (New March 2009)
• Storage shelves

Additional Features:
• Recessed lights all work on dimmer switches
• Thermostatically controlled attic fan
• Fiber Optic ready (prewired for FIOS)
• 6 panel solid wood doors throughout
• Driveway extended – parking for 3 cars
• 2 storage sheds
• Large private lot
• Partially fenced yard
• New portico over front door (2006)
• Flagstone walkway
• A/C unit electric (New 2009)
• Composition shingle roof (New 2006)
• Speaker and surround sound system works by remote control on Main Level, patio, family room and master bedroom
• Mature trees and plants, include: Dogwood, cherry tree, elm tree, pear tree, pine tree, nandina, crepe myrtles, rhododendrons, and azaleas.

Inclusions
- Built-in Microwave
- Ceiling Fans (5)
- Clothes Dryer
- Clothes Washer
- Dishwasher
- Disposer
- Furnace Humidifier
- Refrigerator (2)
- Satellite Dish
- Storage Shed (2)
- Stove or Range
- Window Treatments

Legal Description: Lot 14, Block/Sq 5
Subdivision: Newport Hills
Year Built: 1969
Lot Size: 11,495

Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the full fiscal year of ownership is $ 5,160.92

Asking Price: $569,000