1006 Helena Drive

Local assessors in Silver Spring, MD have categorized 1006 Helena Drive as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1952 and is 72 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 6,426 square feet. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1006 Helena Drive has a total of 1,600 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a finished improved basement that is 400 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home is connected to a sewer system. Which is great for homeowners who want a more hands-off approach to handling their wastewater disposal. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C+. The building has a roof that is made of composition shingle. Residents rely on air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 1006 Helena Drive was last sold in May 27, 2016 for $325,000. According to our calculations, that's $270.83 per sqft. Current property owners are expected to pay $4,525 in taxes per year. The property on 1006 Helena Drive was last assessed in 2023. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $391,767. Based on our records, the total assessed value for this property has been marked as less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well.This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.