CANCELLED Open Dec 7 -- EXCITING Oasis of Wonder -- Must see turn-of-the-century circa 1890 Victorian country home on double lot is located in a comfortable, eclectic neighborhood within a Montgomery County Historic District. The property exudes charm, surprisingly, generous-sized living room, banquet sized dining room and roomy library, approximately 4300 sf under roof (includes 3273 fin sf) and a private wooded half acre. Commuting conveniences - Forest Glen Metro station and I-495 (1.3 mile ) and mins to NIH, Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospitals. * * * INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: high ceilings, front and back staircases, refinished oak and pine floors throughout, freshly painted interior, 5 bedrooms up, attractive mosaic faced wood stove, dramatic folding glass doors opening to the library w/built-in bookcases, spacious dining room with fireplace, cozy fam room/sunroom, 3 full baths, inviting covered front porch, country kitchen with tall cabinets, wood stove, center island with 2nd sink, recent dishwasher, Nov, 2025 - upgraded S/S GE Profile French door refrigerator, GE induction stove with convection oven, Profile microwave/exhaust fan, breakfast room, spacious walk-up attic, windows galore, and a large 5-room walk-out basement. * * * CLIMATE controlled - Attic heat pump cools the entire bedroom level. The main level heating and cooling system has been upgraded with multi-split Mitsubishi systems. Radiators and high quality wood stoves are also present. Sept, 2025 - installed upgraded Corning asphalt roof shingles and 2 skylights with remote controlled shades. The former roof shingles were completely removed. * * * EXTERIOR features: The yard includes multiple brick sidewalks, 2 sizable brick patios, 2 fenced fish ponds, many mature trees, garden tool house, hints of formal gardens. This corner lot is mostly fenced with white picket style fencing. An incomplete pickle ball court ( approx. 61' x 31') on the rear yard is laid over the previous off-street parking. The home has been well maintained.
Under contract
$1,400,000
10023 Menlo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
5beds
3,720sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,355,100 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood stoveFront and back staircasesHints of formal gardensRecent dishwasherFreshly painted interiorHigh ceilingsPrivate wooded half acre
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 08:10am
Listed by:
Sally Moffett DiGiovanni 703-242-2244,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 703-938-4200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2208328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Bonus Room, Hobby Room, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s), Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Skylight(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 24
Bonus room
- Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 8
Breakfast room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 8
Foyer
- Features: Chair Rail, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Other
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Skylight(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Wood Stove, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Double Sink
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Wall sconces, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 16
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 6
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 5
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Other
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Utility room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Workshop
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
Heating
- Radiator, Central, Heat Pump, Baseboard, Electric, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas Available, Wood
Cooling
- Other, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), 2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Concrete
- Windows: Double Hung, Screens, Storm Window(s), Transom, Wood Frames, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Other,Full,Connecting Stairway,English,Improved,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Shelving,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Flue for Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,828
- Total interior livable area: 3,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,273
- Finished area below ground: 447
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unpaved, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Play Area, Street Lights, Other, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Picket
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pond, Street
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Pond, Rear Yard, Wooded, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: Property includes Lot 1 and Lot 2
- Parcel number: 161300995844,161300995855
- Zoning: R60
- Zoning description: Residential/One Family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Shake Siding, Stone, Concrete
- Foundation: Stone, Crawl Space, Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Composition,Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Fireplace/Wood Stove, Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Capitol View Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Silver Spring
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $855,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,814
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Garden Tools, Small Chest Freezer, Sauna
- Exclusions: Staging Furnishings
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,355,100
$1.29M - $1.42M
$4,704/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$376/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2208328 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+1661%$376/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2208328 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/1977 | Sold | $79,500$21/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,263 -12.4% | $757,400 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $8,294 +7.4% | $720,500 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $7,724 +12.8% | $670,400 +8.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$8,122/mo
Principal & interest
$6640
Property taxes
$992
Home insurance
$490
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20910
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Oakland Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Newport Mill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Albert Einstein High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakland Terrace
- Middle: Newport Mill
- High: Albert Einstein
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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