$545,000

Estimated payment $3,507/month

Total Views 6,894
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,928 Sq Ft
$283 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Montgomery Knolls Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA

About This Home

Discover a versatile property at 224 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901, offering both residential comfort and commercial potential. This single-family home spans 1,928 sq ft and features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Notably, the basement includes two additional rooms without windows, ideal for storage or office use. While the home may benefit from some cosmetic updates, its strategic location on a high-traffic street presents an excellent opportunity for rental income or business ventures such as daycare or insurance offices. The property boasts a separate basement entrance, a spacious fenced backyard, and driveway parking. Adding to its appeal, the ongoing construction of Maryland’s Purple Line—a 16-mile light rail system connecting Bethesda to New Carrollton—promises enhanced accessibility and potential appreciation in property value upon its anticipated completion in 2027. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to invest in a property with significant growth potential in a prime Silver Spring location.Available for rental too

Listing Agent

MOTI SHIFERAW

Keller Williams Capital Properties Listed on: 05/21/2025

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Franklin Knolls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301355951

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,548

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: Discover a versatile property at 224 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901, offering both residential comfort and commercial potential. This single-family home spans 1,928 sq ft and features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Notably, the basement includes two additional rooms without windows, ideal for storage or office use.  While the home may benefit from some cosmetic updates, its strategic location on a high-traffic street presents an excellent opportunity for rental income or business ventures such as daycare or insurance offices. The property boasts a separate basement entrance, a spacious fenced backyard, and driveway parking.  Adding to its appeal, the ongoing construction of Maryland’s Purple Line—a 16-mile light rail system connecting Bethesda to New Carrollton—promises enhanced accessibility and potential appreciation in property value upon its anticipated completion in 2027.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to invest in a property with significant growth potential in a prime Silver Spring location. Available for rental too
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2256
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1928
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 483.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 328
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1128
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 224

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6000.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5548.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301355951
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1928
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,548 $418,400 $194,000 $224,400
2023 $6,002 $399,867 $0 $0
2022 $3,074 $381,333 $0 $0
2021 $3,900 $362,800 $194,000 $168,800
2020 $4,741 $344,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,421 $325,800 $0 $0
2018 $3,192 $307,300 $186,800 $120,500
2017 $4,383 $298,533 $0 $0
2016 $2,749 $289,767 $0 $0
2015 $2,749 $281,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,749 $280,633 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $545,000 +47.3% $283 / Sq Ft
03/22/2017 03/22/17 Sold $370,000 -2.6% $328 / Sq Ft
02/04/2017 02/04/17 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2017 02/01/17 For Sale $379,900 -- $337 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $370,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $175,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $129,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Closed $296,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2182322

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01355951