Welcome to 8713 Reading Road, a storybook oasis that perfectly blends modern comfort with timeless charm. This thoughtfully designed and beautifully renovated home greets you with lush landscaping and elegant blue flagstone steps. Every detail has been carefully crafted to create a bright, open layout. The main level features refinished hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and easy access to a peaceful covered side porch. The open dining area flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen—truly a chef’s dream—boasting beautiful white cabinetry with stylish gold hardware, luxurious quartz waterfall countertops, a chic tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and a custom pantry. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms with refinished hardwood floors, including one bedroom with custom shelving and cabinetry. A beautifully renovated full bathroom completes this level. The fully finished lower level offers even more living space, featuring a bright family room with rich engineered wood floors, a stunning full bath with a walk-in shower, a utility/laundry room, and direct backyard access. The wooded and private backyard offers great space for entertaining. This move-in ready home is ideally located just minutes from downtown Silver Spring, 0.3 miles from the upcoming Purple Line Manchester Place stop, and close to restaurants, shops, parks, trails, and major commuter routes—offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
6,287 sq ftLot Size
$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tammy Thomas• Compass
•301-304-8444 (broker)
Listed by Natalie Thomas• Compass
•301-304-8444 (broker)
Bought with Brett Souza• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•202-966-1400 (broker)
Bought with Cindy Souza• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Fabulously Restored & Professionally Designed Colonial! Fully Restored from the Inside-Out w/ nothing spared to Modernize this Home. Virtually All New including: Roof, Custom Blue Preferred Flagstone Steps & Wrought Iron Railing, Solid Wood White Painted Cabinets in Kitchen, Quartz Waterfall Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, New Modern Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors Fully Refinished on both levels & engineered wood in basement, All new Electric wiring in home w/ 200A Panelboard, New Hot Water Heater, New HVAC (Furnace & Condenser), All New Plumbing throughout whole home , New Roof & Gutters, Doors, Hardware, New Plugs, Outlets, trims . Every detail in this home was designed w/ professional architectural plans to change layout to have a perfect flow. All permits were pulled from County and WSSC to be in compliance with all work. Exterior has a private Lot w/ Great Outdoor Entertaining area. Entire home was Freshly Painted to create a New Modern Appeal. Public Transportation and Metro close by. Check out this home and I promise you won't be disappointed. .. it is a 10!!!!
BRIGHT MLS #MDMC752908
Apr 30, 2021
Sold
$442,000
$280/sq ft
Apr 20, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2021
Listed
$420,000
$266/sq ft
+23
All Brick Colonial on a quiet street in need of TLC * Priced To Sell quickly * Sold Strictly AS-IS "Forest Hills Of Sligo Park * Near Metro and Easy Access to Rt. 495 Beltway * This home awaits a buyer with imagination or an Investor who can turn it around * 3BR, 1BA * Hardwood Floors * Fully-Decked and Surrounding Fenced Yard in Bloom * Side-Covered Porch * CASH BUYER PREFERRED * Call Helpful Agent. STRICTLY ENFORCED COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS. Agents, please Limit 3 people. ( 1 agent and 2 clients). Please practice social distancing. Thanks for your cooperation.
Public Records
Dec 28, 1988
Sold
$145,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,854 (+17.4%)
2024
$5,836 (−7.0%)
2023
$6,277 (+42.2%)
$256,600 + $194,800
$451,400
2022
$4,413 (−8.4%)
2021
$4,819 (+24.2%)
2020
$3,881 (+6.8%)
$256,600 + $133,700
$390,300
2019
$3,634 (+7.0%)
2018
$3,395 (+0.6%)
$221,600 + $110,400
$332,000
2017
$3,373 (+5.6%)
2015
$3,194 (−1.3%)
$209,900 + $101,600
$311,500
2014
$3,235 (+3.7%)
2013
$3,119 (+16.5%)
2012
$2,677 (+17.4%)
2011
$2,280
2010
$2,280 (+36.7%)
2009
$1,668
Tax history for 8713 Reading Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,854 (+17.4%)
2024
$5,836 (−7.0%)
2023
$6,277 (+42.2%)
$256,600 + $194,800
$451,400
2022
$4,413 (−8.4%)
2021
$4,819 (+24.2%)
2020
$3,881 (+6.8%)
$256,600 + $133,700
$390,300
2019
$3,634 (+7.0%)
2018
$3,395 (+0.6%)
$221,600 + $110,400
$332,000
2017
$3,373 (+5.6%)
2015
$3,194 (−1.3%)
$209,900 + $101,600
$311,500
2014
$3,235 (+3.7%)
2013
$3,119 (+16.5%)
2012
$2,677 (+17.4%)
2011
$2,280
2010
$2,280 (+36.7%)
2009
$1,668
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,287 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,576
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
13 01377285
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 12, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Oct 12, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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.
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: From downtown Silver Spring, head North onto Colesville Rd, turn right onto Franklin Ave, turn right onto Flower Ave, and turn right onto Reading Road. Welcome to 8713 Reading Rd!
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,287 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 13 01377285
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak View Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Eastern Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Montgomery Blair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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