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Above Asking: $262,000 North Of List in Great Falls

  • May 14th

by UrbanTurf Staff

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In this week's Above Asking, UrbanTurf highlights two listings recently featured on UrbanTurf that fetched six-figure premiums above list price. 


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$123,000 Premium For a Spacious Silver Spring Cape Cod

Located on a corner lot, this brick five-bedroom in Silver Spring lasted just two days on the market before finding a buyer for $123,000 above asking price. The living room features a large wood-burning fireplace, along with an entryway leading to the dining room. The kitchen includes white cabinetry and tile backsplash, gray marbled counters and stainless steel accents. Two bedrooms upstairs share a full bathroom, one with a wall full of built-in storage that would make an ideal office. The basement includes another bedroom, the laundry area and a connection to the oversized two-car garage. A patio sits to the side of the home, wrapping around the back. 

  • Full Listing: 10216 Lorain Avenue (map)
  • List Price: $699,900
  • Sold Price: $822,500
  • Bedrooms: Five 
  • Bathrooms: Three
  • Square Feet: 2,224
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Days on Market: 2
  • Listing Agent: Jeff Lim-Sharpe, RE/MAX Excellence Realty

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$262,000 Above For Five Acres in Great Falls 

Sitting on five acres of land, this two-story Great Falls home attracted multiple offers before selling yesterday for more than $260,000 above its list price. UrbanTurf's favorite part of the house is the grand living room, which features a wood-burning fireplace with a tall natural stone hearth, a tilted ceiling lined with light wood, tall floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that lead to the wraparound deck. The lower level includes a hybrid movie room/office space, another fireplace and access to the grassy backyard. The primary suite includes a large bathroom with double vanity sinks, natural stone features and skylights. Out back, an accessory dwelling unit features a fully finished office space and a workshop. 

  • Full Listing: 718 Springvale Road (map)
  • List Price: $1,550,000
  • Sold Price: $1,812,000
  • Bedrooms: Four
  • Bathrooms: Three
  • Square Feet: 4,137
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Listing Agent: Carolina Herrera, TTR Sotheby's International Realty

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