$750,000
SOLD APR 21, 2025

2970 Forsythe Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,990 Sq Ft
7,711 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$377 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Woodlin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in a serene tree-lined setting, this charming home built in 1948 is in excellent condition offering a delightful blend of classic appeal, privacy and modern comfort. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, open living spaces, wood burning fireplace.Three comfortable bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths recently painted.Exterior offers a gorgeous screened porch and an expansive two-tiered slate patio under a bevy of trees, perfect for entertaining or enjoying nature.Lower level is finished offering space for an office gym or recreation. Designed for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle within a peaceful setting , close to the metro and Rock Creek Park for walking, biking and hiking the nature trails. Close to everything the area has to offer.When showing: PLEASE don't let the cat outside.Seller will need a rent back for a period of time. Call me with any questions. OFFERS DUE WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Murphy

(202) 445-4664 Triciamurphy@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP00092005 Listed on: 03/28/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Sheckells

(301) 806-4450 sheckells@yahoo.com Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,454

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,711 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R90

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Passive Radon Mitigation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Glen Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot P13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161301003145

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,454

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Nestled in a serene tree-lined setting, this charming home built in 1948 is in excellent condition offering a delightful blend of classic appeal, privacy and modern comfort. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, open living spaces, wood burning fireplace. Three comfortable bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths recently painted. Exterior offers a gorgeous screened porch and an expansive two-tiered slate patio under a bevy of trees, perfect for entertaining or enjoying nature. Lower level is finished offering space for an office gym or recreation. Designed for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle within a peaceful setting , close to the metro and Rock Creek Park for walking, biking and hiking the nature trails. Close to everything the area has to offer. When showing: PLEASE don't let the cat outside. Seller will need a rent back for a period of time. Call me with any questions. OFFERS DUE WEDNESDAY AT NOON
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Dryer - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Passive Radon Mitigation
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2160
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1990
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 520.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 170
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 720
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2970

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 478.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood, Fully
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7711.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R90
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7454.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301003145
  • Tax Lot: P13
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1990
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/21/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Scott Matthew Thomas and Scott Katie Madeline
Bought by
Ohnstad Erica
Seller's Agent
Patricia Murphy
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Sheckells
Compass
List Price
$720,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
4.17%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$742,112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,888
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.32%
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Outstanding Balance
$634,659
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,453

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2017
Closed on
Dec 28, 2017
Sold by
Gaiser Sean P and Gaiser Ruth B
Bought by
Scott Matthew Thomas and Scott Katie Madeline
Seller's Agent
Bryan Zupan
Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis
Buyer's Agent
David Thomas
Keller Williams Capital Properties
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$527,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.93%
Original Mortgage
$501,125
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2012
Closed on
Dec 12, 2012
Sold by
Levy Albert Miriam
Bought by
Gaiser Sean P and Gaiser Ruth B
Seller's Agent
Peggy Speaker
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Martie Mitchell
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Dorr Lisa C
Bought by
Levy Albert Miriam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2001
Sold by
Mancuso James D and Mancuso K
Bought by
Dorr Lisa C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1999
Sold by
Nathan Thomas E
Bought by
Mancuso James D and Mancuso K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1994
Sold by
Maynard J D
Bought by
Natan Thomas E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,800
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $750,000 Allied Title & Escrow
Deed $750,000 Allied Title & Escrow
Deed $527,500 Kvs Title Llc
Deed $475,000 --
Deed $380,000 --
Deed $290,000 --
Deed $229,000 --
Deed $172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $637,500 New Conventional
Closed $637,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $501,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $154,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $750,000 +4.2% $377 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $720,000 +36.5% $362 / Sq Ft
12/28/2017 12/28/17 Sold $527,500 -2.1% $366 / Sq Ft
11/27/2017 11/27/17 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 For Sale $539,000 +13.5% $374 / Sq Ft
11/26/2012 11/26/12 Sold $475,000 -3.0% $330 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2012 10/18/12 For Sale $489,900 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $7,454 $617,400 -- --
2024 $7,454 $591,900 $326,700 $265,200
2023 $8,008 $581,300 $0 $0
2022 $6,179 $570,700 $0 $0
2021 $5,495 $560,100 $326,700 $233,400
2020 $5,495 $517,167 $0 $0
2019 $5,487 $474,233 $0 $0
2018 $4,492 $431,300 $309,100 $122,200
2017 $5,259 $431,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $431,300 $0 $0
2015 $4,350 $434,000 $0 $0
2014 $4,350 $432,467 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2167970

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01003145