Open Houses for January 22, 2012 10017 Leafy Avenue, Silver Spring- $695,000 Open House January 22nd 1-4 PM 4217 Anthony Street, Kensington – $ 499,000 Open House January 22nd 1-4 PM
SHAMROCK ‘N ROLL!! Your St. Patrick’s Day plans are all set this year! Holy Redeemer School in Kensington, MD will be holding its annual Shamrock ‘n Roll event on Saturday March 17th from 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm. This festive evening includes dinner, dancing and both a live and silent auction. The auction items include amazing getaway weekends to local and out of town resorts, weeks at local summer camps, spa certificates, restaurant certificates, and tickets to all types of local sporting events. The event is the major fundraiser for Holy Redeemer, a Catholic school with 400 boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grades located at 9715 Summit Avenue in Kensington, MD. Tickets for the Shamrock-n-Roll are $145 before March 12th and include admission for two to the dinner, dance an...
Open Houses for November 6, 2011 9805 E. Bexhill Drive, Kensington - $1,250,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM 9716 West Bexhill Drive, Kensington MD - $979,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM 4515 Saul Road, Kensington - $895,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM 10809 Drumm Avenue, Kensington - $ 549,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM 3156 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington - $429,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM 3005 Dennis Avenue, Kensington- $ 389,000 Open House Nov 6th 1-4 PM
Gary & Diana Ditto | Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. | (301) 215-6834 9904 Wildwood Road, Kensington, MD Great Rambler in Parkwood - Large Back Yard provides space for gardening or expansion 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $569,000 Year Built 1951 Sq Footage 1,343 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 8,712 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath rambler in Parkwood. This home boasts an open floor plan providing wonderful flexibility in the usage of the living and dining rooms which also share the ambience of a gas fireplace. Large windows provide natural lighting throughout this lovely home. The beautiful hardwood floors on the entire first level have just been refinished and the ho...
Open Houses Sunday August 7, 2011 from 1-4: Kensington Open Houses for August 7, 2011 9805 E. Bexhill Drive, Kensington – $1,250,000 Open Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 1-4 PM 4404 Delmont Lane, Kensington – $639,900 Open Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 1-4 PM
COME TO OUR FIRST OPEN FOR THIS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HOME! SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011 FROM 1-4 PM Welcome to this stunning six bedroom and five full bath home in Rock Creek Hills. Designed for today’s casually elegant entertaining style, this handsome home is nestled on a large professionally landscaped lot. A two-story foyer serves as a fitting introduction to the living spaces which include a gourmet kitchen, large living and dining spaces, family room, deck, recreation room and sun/game room. Renovated in (2001 and 2011) by the award-winning architect/owner, this home is also appointed with crown molding, designer lighting, cathedral ceilings, skylights, a magnificent master suite with a gas fireplace, two additional gas fireplaces and a pellet stove in the walk out lower level, first fl...
Welcome to this gracious six bedroom, three full bath colonial home in Kensington Heights. Architectural details grace the rooms of this home built in 1928 while recent upgrades provide modern amenities. The home begins with a wide, covered front porch complete with porch swing. The front door opens to a large living room with fireplace and built-ins and French doors which also open to the front porch. Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors cover the entire first floor, which also includes a new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, high ceilings throughout, and lovely crown molding. Other features include new Anderson windows, ample closet space in each bedroom, new wall to wall carpeting, lovely yard with mature trees and plants, freshly painted interior and e...
Welcome to this gracious four bedroom, three bath, four-level split in the Byeforde neighborhood of Kensington. The light-filled living room with its gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace provides elegance and charm as it opens to the spacious dining room. The kitchen has new granite countertops (2011) and plenty of eat-in table space. You are steps away to the outside deck from both the kitchen and the spacious first floor den where the peaceful and private fully-fenced back yard awaits! Enjoy three large bedrooms upstairs including a master bedroom with its own bathroom, plus an additional full bath in the hallway. In addition, a bedroom and full bath await in the lower level along with the large recreation room for the household to enjoy. The fourth level offers laundry, utility, o...
4518 Dresden Street, Kensington, MD 20895 Welcome to this completely renovated three bedroom, 1.5 bath rambler with separate dining and finished out basement recreation room which is located in Martins Addition to Chevy Chase View. This home sparkles with all the upgrades throughout! The current owners have made this home move-in ready! Almost everything has been improved and upgraded – from the new Landmark roof to the brand new kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A new electrical panel box has just been installed with 200 amp service, all the rooms in the house are cable/phone/network ready and new lighting has been installed throughout the house – both recessed with dimmers and newly installed brushed nickel light fixtures. The hardwood floors have been re...
Sunday April 17, 2011 11-4pm Howard Avenue, Old Town Kensington www.dayofthebook.com This afternoon street festival celebrates the International Day of the Book with local authors, bookartists, live music, readings, open mic, activities for children & adults…and books, books, books! Rain or Shine. Come celebrate with us! Featuring the Nighthawks with special guest mystery author George Pelecanos, reading with the band from his new novel “The Cut”. Also featured is live music by JP McDermott & Western Bop, and folk singer Doris Justis; chess games with International Chess Master and chess book author Allan Savage; free books from BookCrossing; and much more! Check website for updates! We are now accepting applications for participation from authors, bookartists, small press publish...
By Dana Scanlon, Bethesda MD- Award-Winning Bethesda Realtor
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
Kensington MD real estate is enjoying significant price appreciation compared with many nearby communities. A Kensington neighborhood (Garrett Park Estates) was recently the subject of a Washington Post neighborhood feature, where proximity to Metro/transportation, great schools and cultural amenities got high marks. The latest data trends analyzed on trulia.com show some impressive home sales price gains. According to trulia.com, the median sales price for homes in Kensington MD for the period from Aug 10 to Oct 10 2010 was $555,000. This represents an increase of 23.3%, or $105,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 13.7% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have appreciated 7.2% over the last 5 years in Kensington, trulia.com reports. The average listing price for...
GP Nursery School Art & Craft Fair The Garrett Park Nursery School will hold its 44th annual craft fair on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our neighbors are invited to join us for the Preview Party on Friday, November 19, from 7 to 9 pm at Town Hall. At the Preview Party, school families, alumni, and residents of Garrett Park, Garrett Park Estates, and White Flint Park will have the first opportunity to view the crafters’ work while enjoying wine, beer, and appetizers. They will also have the chance to bid on items like theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry, and artwork at our silent auction. The craft fair, including a bake sale, will be open to the general public on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21, from 10 am to 5 pm. http://www.garrettpark-md.gov/inde...
By Holly Weatherwax, A Great Real Estate Experience
( Associate Broker, Momentum Realty)
Yesterday I read a post by Todd Clark, Decided to take a tour of the Salt Lake Temple and wow, amazing! (A photo tour) and it reminded me that I had promised my family to do some research about the Festival of Lights show at the Washington D.C.Temple. The temple, which is visible from the Capital Beltway in Kennsington, MD, is known throughout the region for its majestic presence set above a curve in the, otherwise tedious I-495. Thinking that other families might want to go see this special event, I am providing the details below: 33rd Annual Festival of LightsWashington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday, 3 December 2010 - Saturday, 1 January 2011 Lights are illuminated at dusk.During the month of December, thousands of lights illuminate the Washington D.C. Temple...
When: Thursday, October 21st (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Apple sale) Friday, October 22nd (8:00 AM to 6 PM – Both Sales) Saturday, October 23rd (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Yard Sale) (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Apple Sale) Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 10401 Armory Avenue Heavener Hall (yard sale) Parking lot (apple sale) Old Town Kensington For info: 301-933-7933. Donations of sellable items (no computer equipment or exercise equipment, childrens’ car seats or heavy upholstered furniture please) are welcome and may be brought to the church during business hours prior to the sale dates.
