Welcome to 609 Philadelphia Avenue! This lovingly cared-for, stately center-hall colonial with welcoming reception hall invites you to make it your forever home. Generous room sizes and the comforts of a traditional floorplan with clever additions abound. Built in 1937, this freshly painted elegant home boasts newly refinished hardwood flooring, detailed molding, custom millwork, two fireplaces, and wonderful architectural details. With an amazing screened-in porch and separate sunroom, this distinctive residence offers a light-filled living room with a fireplace, a dining room with crown molding and ceiling medallion, and bright updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, gas cooking, two wall ovens, wood-look flooring, and access to the screen porch. This large, gabled space includes a ceiling fan and is perfect for entertaining or dining al fresco while overlooking the backyard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a delightful office with display shelving and access to the wonderful sunroom. The main level is complete with a powder room. The second level has three sizable bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and its own private bathroom. The third level is a floored attic with a fixed staircase providing abundant storage space. Downstairs is a spacious family room with fireplace and durable flooring, a large storage room / laundry area with a double utility sink, and access to the rear entry garage. The generously sized yard provides ample room to run about with an extensive driveway / basketball court and plentiful parking. Beautiful classic brick exterior with a slate roof and complimentary landscaping! All located in highly sought-after Takoma Park, with ready access to downtown Silver Spring and popular neighborhood park with sport and tennis courts and playgrounds, currently under renovation, and in close proximity to shops, restaurants, schools K-8 and transit. Just .8 of a mile to Takoma Metro! Enjoy living in eclectic Takoma Park; this location offers all the allure and convenience of this very special area. The town enjoys a warm sense of community, as well as ready access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in both Takoma Park and wonderful, vibrant downtown Silver Spring. See you there!
Sold
$895,000
609 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
3beds
1,992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
7,823 Square Feet Lot
$965,400 Zestimate®
$449/sqft
$3,678 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2023 at 10:51am
Listed by:
Dan Metcalf 301-830-1221,
Perennial Real Estate
Bought with:
Pelin Basiliko, 5003181
JPAR Real Estate Professionals
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2070856

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 896
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Workshop,Windows,Walk-Out Access,Rear Entrance,Concrete,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,792
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,823 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161301066404
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
- Major remodel year: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Takoma Park
- Subdivision: Takoma Park
- Municipality: City of Takoma Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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