$477,000
SOLD APR 16, 2026

2863 Strauss Terrace Silver Spring, MD 20904

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
1,447 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 16, 2026

$334 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • James Hubert Blake High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2026

Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offering exceptional versatility and income potential in a desirable Bowie location. The lower-level basement unit features a private entrance, one bedroom, one full bathroom, and a separate laundry area , perfect for an in-law suite, tenant, or short-term rental opportunity. The main and upper levels include three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bathroom conveniently located off the main living area. The open-concept layout provides plenty of natural light and is ideal for family living or entertaining guests. This property is an excellent fit for investors or owner-occupants seeking additional income. Move-in ready and full of potential , schedule your showing today! Property is being sold strictly AS-IS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eze Okwodu

(301) 850-0255 kara@samsonproperties.net Samson Properties Brokerage Phone: 3018500255 License #SP200201583 Listed on: 11/01/2025

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Nawal Tahri-Joutey

(301) 258-7757 nawal@trustnawal.com RE/MAX Realty Group License #SP40003227

RE/MAX Realty Group

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,336

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $85 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 263
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160502592373

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal, trash
  • Fairland Park HOA
  • Tanglewood Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,336

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

1,447 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$85 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2142
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1428
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 337.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1428
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 714
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 714
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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

  • HOA Fees: 85.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Name: FAIRLAND PARK
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1447.00
  • Zoning: R60
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4336.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160502592373
  • Tax Lot: 263
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2008
Sold by
Zinsou Rachel
Bought by
Ghomsi Elvis Wafo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,365
Outstanding Balance
$194,046
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$288,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2008
Sold by
Zinsou Rachel
Bought by
Ghomsi Elvis Wafo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,365
Outstanding Balance
$194,046
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$288,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Kwak Chae Y and Kwak Y C
Bought by
Zinsou Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Kwak Chae Y and Kwak Y C
Bought by
Zinsou Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $300,000 --
Deed $300,000 --
Deed $385,000 --
Deed $385,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $295,365 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $295,365 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $308,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $308,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Sold $477,000 -1.0% $334 / Sq Ft
03/21/2026 03/21/26 Price Changed $482,000 -3.6% $338 / Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Price Changed $499,999 -2.9% $350 / Sq Ft
01/31/2026 01/31/26 For Sale $515,000 0.0% $361 / Sq Ft
01/31/2026 01/31/26 Off Market $515,000 -- --
01/22/2026 01/22/26 Price Changed $515,000 -1.9% $361 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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
2025 $4,336 $363,300 -- --
2024 $4,336 $345,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,423 $328,100 $166,300 $161,800
2022 $3,194 $322,433 $0 $0
2021 $2,998 $316,767 $0 $0
2020 $2,998 $311,100 $158,400 $152,700
2019 $2,774 $291,833 $0 $0
2018 $2,559 $272,567 $0 $0
2017 $2,397 $253,300 $0 $0
2016 $2,538 $249,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,538 $244,900 $0 $0
2014 $2,538 $240,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2206652

Bright MLS

APN: 05-02592373

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