$527,500
SOLD DEC 28, 2017

2970 Forsythe Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
7,711 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$366 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Woodlin Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautiful colonial home! Relax in the backyard with a screened porch and tiered garden. Living room with upgraded fireplace! Updated bathrooms and brightened hardwood floors. Finished basement with a separate entrance and newly purchased washer/dryer! Easy access to Rock Creek Park, Beach Drive, I-495 and the Forest Glen Metro!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Zupan

Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis License #0225196035 Listed on: 10/27/2017

Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis

Last Buyer's Agent

David Thomas

Keller Williams Capital Properties License #BR98374505

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,365

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,711 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R90

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Side Basement Entry
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Space Number Location: 1
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Woodlin Elementary School
  • Sligo Middle School
  • Albert Einstein High School

Utilities

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

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

$5,365

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful colonial home! Relax in the backyard with a screened porch and tiered garden. Living room with upgraded fireplace! Updated bathrooms and brightened hardwood floors. Finished basement with a separate entrance and newly purchased washer/dryer! Easy access to Rock Creek Park, Beach Drive, I-495 and the Forest Glen Metro!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Living 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: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Space Number Assigned: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 373.10
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WOODLIN
  • Middle School: SLIGO
  • High School: ALBERT EINSTEIN
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: WOODLIN
  • High School: ALBERT EINSTEIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: SLIGO

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 122200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 309100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 7711
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7711.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • Zoning: R90

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14004869
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5365.26
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161301003145
  • Tax Lot: P13
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 12/28/2017

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
$748,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.38%
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Outstanding Balance
$635,234
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$113,656

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 $465,415 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: 1003767965

Bright MLS

APN: 13-01003145