A Commuter's Dream! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to live in the Glen Forest Knolls Community neighboring the Forest Glen Metro. This gorgeous fully renovated, turn key mid-century home with an open floor plan features modern updates throughout. The home presents 5 Bedrooms and 3 updated Luxe Baths. You will love the open Kitchen featuring New Stainless Appliances, Quartz Counter Tops, Soft Close Cabinets and Hardwood Floors. The spacious casual Living Room with an added cozy fireplace opens to the spacious Dining Room. Three main level bedrooms include the impressive Primary Bedroom Suite with a Custom Closet and a gorgeous expanded updated LUXE Bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with ample custom closets, plus an expanded updated Hall Bath with Tub and Ceramic Tile Shower and Flooring completes the Main Level. The fully finished walk out Lower Level with an added Full Luxe Bath includes two additional Bedrooms, or Home Offices, with new egress windows and a large Recreation/Family Room that is perfect for a TV/Play/Game Room or Home Gym. Parking incorporates a 2-Car Driveway with plenty of street parking. The flat large backyard is perfect for play. Additional features include hardwood floors on the main level, whole house interior paint, new door hardware, new roof, new gutters and downspouts, a new HVAC, new water heater, new laundry room with a new washer/dryer, landscaping, new fully fenced, new interior and exterior lighting, updated electrical box and installed coax and CAT 6. The Forest Glen Knolls neighborhood is not only popular for its close proximity to the Metro and 495, but it is also convenient to several Community Parks, shopping and downtown Silver Springs.
Rare opportunity to purchase a single family home in such a prime location. Located one street away from Forest Glen Metro stop, this mid-century charmer boasts original hardwoods, a finished basement with newly finished bonus rooms and new carpet. A brand new 200 Amp electrical breaker box and supply wire have just been installed. Come see if this house is what you are looking for.
Public Records
Feb 23, 1977
Sold
$63,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,953 (+11.6%)
2024
$5,336 (+4.6%)
2023
$5,101 (+10.1%)
$246,700 + $213,400
$460,100
2022
$4,634 (+6.1%)
2021
$4,366 (+2.5%)
2020
$4,261 (+2.5%)
$234,700 + $170,400
$405,100
2019
$4,157 (+2.3%)
2018
$4,064 (−1.6%)
$234,700 + $151,500
$386,200
2017
$4,130 (+1.7%)
$234,700 + $151,500
$386,200
2015
$4,061 (+6.0%)
2014
$3,832 (+9.6%)
2013
$3,497 (+5.0%)
2012
$3,332 (+5.3%)
2011
$3,163
2010
$3,163 (+34.3%)
2009
$2,355
Tax history for 2208 Ellis St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,953 (+11.6%)
2024
$5,336 (+4.6%)
2023
$5,101 (+10.1%)
$246,700 + $213,400
$460,100
2022
$4,634 (+6.1%)
2021
$4,366 (+2.5%)
2020
$4,261 (+2.5%)
$234,700 + $170,400
$405,100
2019
$4,157 (+2.3%)
2018
$4,064 (−1.6%)
$234,700 + $151,500
$386,200
2017
$4,130 (+1.7%)
$234,700 + $151,500
$386,200
2015
$4,061 (+6.0%)
2014
$3,832 (+9.6%)
2013
$3,497 (+5.0%)
2012
$3,332 (+5.3%)
2011
$3,163
2010
$3,163 (+34.3%)
2009
$2,355
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,343 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,083
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01401661
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
R-60
Residential - 60 Zone
The intent of the R-60 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for moderate density residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house. A limited number of other building types may be allowed under the optional method of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Oct 21, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Oct 21, 2022 • Final
Building residential
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,333
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,333
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $423,433
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,326
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From 495, Take exit 31A toward Georgia Ave/Wheaton onto MD-97 N (Georgia Ave). Go for 0.3 mi. Then 0.31 miles. Turn left onto Forest Glen Rd (MD-192). Go for 0.2 mi. Then 0.18 miles. Turn left onto Elkton Ave. Go for 266 ft. Then 0.05 miles. Turn right onto Ellis St. Go for 243 ft.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,083
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,343 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01401661
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Sligo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Albert Einstein High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Silver Spring, MD • 20910
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$768,000 – $930,000
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