Rare opportunity to own a charming cottage on a level 0.21-acre lot in one of Silver Spring's most desirable locations. Ideally situated between downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, this property offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and potential. Enjoy exceptional walkability to shops, restaurants, parks, entertainment, and community events, while remaining approximately 1.1 miles from both the Silver Spring Metro and Takoma Metro stations. Filled with charm and ready for its next chapter, this home offers tremendous potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. The main level features a bright living room with hardwood floors and abundant natural light, a spacious kitchen with table space, a versatile den, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. A large sunroom provides additional living space and endless possibilities for relaxing, entertaining, or creating the perfect flex space. The lower level includes a half bath and offers additional opportunity for storage, expansion, or future improvements. The true value of this property is enhanced by its expansive, level, and square 0.20-acre lot—an increasingly rare find in this highly sought-after location. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, future expansion, or redevelopment potential. A private driveway provides convenient off-street parking, while the generous lot size creates opportunities that are difficult to find this close to downtown Silver Spring. Located just one mile from downtown Silver Spring, you'll enjoy easy access to an impressive variety of restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, entertainment venues including The Fillmore, and the year-round Freshfarm Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Sligo Creek Park, Nolte Park, Bullis Park, and miles of scenic trails. Major commuter routes, the MARC Train, and Metro access further enhance the property's convenience and long-term value. Whether you're a homeowner looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking a compelling value-add opportunity, the combination of location, lot size, and upside is difficult to match. Renovated homes in the surrounding neighborhood have recently sold for more than $700,000, highlighting the exceptional potential this property offers. With its charming character, generous lot, and premier location between Silver Spring and Takoma Park, this is a rare chance to unlock significant value in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. No HOA. Endless possibilities. Bring your vision, creativity, and contractor to transform this property into something truly special. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Seller will make no repairs or improvements. Some personal property may remain on site and will convey with the sale. Pre-offer inspections are welcome for informational purposes only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1893Year Built
8,932 sq ftLot Size
$431Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Deirdre Vo• Samson Properties
•703-378-8810 (broker)
•donnysamson@samsonpropeties.net (broker)
Bought with Molly Branson• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,504 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 620 Ritchie Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC2238684
Jun 19, 2026
Sold
$477,000
$431/sq ft
Jun 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2026
Listed
$480,000
$433/sq ft
Jun 3, 2026
Coming Soon
$480,000
$433/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,727 (+2.8%)
2024
$5,569 (+106.2%)
2023
$2,701 (−45.8%)
$354,400 + $126,000
$480,400
2022
$4,987 (+4.3%)
2021
$4,783 (+1.0%)
2020
$4,737 (+1.0%)
$354,400 + $88,500
$442,900
2019
$4,690 (+0.7%)
2018
$4,656 (+2.0%)
$354,400 + $85,400
$439,800
2017
$4,566 (+8.9%)
2015
$4,192 (+5.6%)
$317,000 + $78,300
$395,300
2014
$3,971 (+12.4%)
2013
$3,533 (+16.3%)
2012
$3,037 (+17.1%)
2011
$2,594
2010
$2,594 (+38.4%)
2009
$1,874
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,932 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
996
Year built
1893
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 00992418
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.
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 996
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $144,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $354,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,108
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 996
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $5,601
Tax Assessed Value: $492,667
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $6,419
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING
Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK
High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,932 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 00992418
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
43/100 Car-Dependent62/100 Good transit77/100 Very bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
East Silver Spring Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Takoma Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Montgomery Blair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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