11/13 Open House Cancelled. A stone’s throw from downtown Silver Spring, this charming cape is the perfect starter home with incredible renovation potential or the opportunity to custom build on a sizable . 25-acre lot. 706 Silver Spring Avenue offers formal and informal living spaces, three bedrooms, and 1 full bath on the main level. The ground floor is spacious, open and ready to accommodate any needs, be it work from home, an exercise space or otherwise. The private backyard is fully fenced. The patio with arbor offers shade and additional outdoor living space for enjoying coffee in the morning or entertaining. Conveniently located near transit, schools, restaurants and shops yet nestled away on a quiet residential street, this home offers the convenience of proximate city living as well as privacy and peace. Sellers have architectural renderings they are willing to share upon request for renovation and expansion.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Meltzer• Compass
•301-304-8444 (broker)
Listed by Margie Halem• Compass
•301-304-8444 (broker)
Bought with Marci Wasserman• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
CHARMING 3-BEDRM CAPE COD/COTTAGE BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WITH A WARM WELCOMING FLOORPLAN. FROM THE WIDE OPEN FOYER THRU SPACIOUS LIGHT FILLED LIVING RM + FP, LARGE WELL DESIGNED MODERN KIT, GREAT DINING ROOM & BEDROOMS THIS WONDERFUL HOME IS SO INVITING!! OUTSIDE PATIO WITH LOVELY HUGE FENCED YARD GIVES MORE GREAT LIVING CHOICES. JUST MINUTES TO METRO, SHOPPING, MANY RESTAURANTS,
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01039478
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 20, 2005 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Flat, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Windows
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1702
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $300,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Sliding, Screens
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $365,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,272
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 851
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 851
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $6,169
Tax Assessed Value: $559,067
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $6,823
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Community
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Carroll Lane
Directions: Turn on Silver Spring Avenue from Georgia Avenue. House is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01039478
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
East Silver Spring Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Takoma Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Montgomery Blair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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