$585,000

A stately 1948 Brick Colonial with a roomy floorplan, attractive oak hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace with a handsome mantel, a new gas furnace, and 2.5 bathrooms over 3 finished levels well cared for by long-time owner; it will win your heart! Located close to shopping, transportation, and major commuting roads, but tucked away on a low-traffic street with a 65 Walkable score and 52 Good Transit Score. When entertaining the large dining area can hold a long table open to the Living Room, where guests can spread out nearby. The kitchen has been updated in the past and offers good counter space and gas cooking. A convenient half bathroom is on the main level for guests. The den was added to the rear of the house and can be a great office and/or guest space. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom with a tub and pull-down steps to attic storage. The basement has a roomy Recreation room, full bathroom, laundry room, and utility room. There's a rear entrance to the basement with stairs. Sitting well back from the street, an attractive side porch surrounds the side of the house and leads to an enclosed outdoor private space with room for a table and chairs with electric lighting and a fan. Enjoy drinks and dinner here on warm nights safe from insects. The back garden is fenced and manageable with a stone patio across the rear and a storage shed - there's room for Gardner's to have fun front and back. The superb location is close to I-495, Metro at Forest Glen and Silver Spring, Four Corners Shopping Center & Park, Sligo Creek Park, and Holy Cross Hospital. It's a 3 block walk to Safeway Grocery & Woodmore shopping center with CVS & the cherished Woodmore Pastry Shop. There are several restaurants you can walk to and downtown Silver Spring with many more is a short ride away. If you love nature Northwest Branch Park is nearby. Economical gas heat (furnace new 1/24), Central Air Conditioning and tankless gas hot water help you stay comfortable. There's easy street parking on a low-traffic street. Double-pane windows help keep the home energy efficient. You may want to customize paint colors later, but this home is ready to go as it commands your attention, and reaches out to your heart. This property is eligible for the MMCT (majority-minority census tract) program that allows for zero down financing (max loan amount of $766,550) with no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Contact the agent for lender details. Public Open Houses Saturday 4/20 - 2 to 4 pm and Sunday 4/21 -1 pm to 4 pm

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