MUST SEE URBAN OASIS- just a few blocks walk to 2 different Metro lines, parks, and downtown Silver Spring. This solid 1962 double brick home has been completely reimagined + transformed head to toe with the highest quality + sustainable materials. Set on a spectacular landscaped property in the highly desirable + tree-lined Woodside neighborhood. Timeless character blends w/ countless high quality upgrades + modern features. TRULY A SLICE OF HEAVEN and will delight anyone that calls it home or visits. Note: property has been thoughtfully improved by its long term private owners and property is not a renovation flip. • PICTURESQUE OVERSIZED LOT: extensive low maintenance plantings; 5 car parking + insulated garage + big private fenced yard + 4 spectacular outdoor living areas! • UNMATCHED CONVENIENCE + WALKABILITY: Sidewalks to both red/purple Metro lines, organic grocery, parks, playgrounds, aquatic-fitness center, library, coffee, restaurants, retail. Quick access to downtown DC + major commuting roads. • SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP: Sellers (Realtor family) invested significant resources + attention to detail throughout 12 enjoyable years of ownership to improve every exterior/interior square foot with finest materials. Designed w/ functionality, privacy, durability, energy/water efficiency, and health top of mind. • ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT: 30 upgraded energy efficient windows (warranty). • TONS OF STORAGE: Garage + 7 closets (5 Elfa, 2 walk-ins) + 3 kitchen pantries + floor to ceiling Owner’s Suite wardrobe. • OPEN CONCEPT FLOORPLAN: Optimized sightlines. Great flow. Ideal for gathering loves ones. • GOURMET OVERSIZED KITCHEN: Soft-close cabinetry. Deep sink. Eating bar. 3 pantries. Counter space on 4 sides. • FOUR SEASON SUNROOM: Heated/cooled. Insulated walls. Energy efficient screened windows. Exposed brick. Seamless transition to deck + rear stone patio. Ideal lounge or playroom. • SPACE INDEPENDENCE: All 4 bedrooms opposite side of home as social/living/cooking/fitness/hobby spaces. • 2 COZY FIREPLACES: Wood burning. Stainless steel liners. New chimney + crown. • INDOOR-OUTDOOR DINING: Each fit 10 guests. Weatherproof table/chairs/benches + 2 new patio heaters + shade umbrella included. • NEW OWNER RESOURCES: Designs, permits, receipts, warranties, custom how-to guide to access/operate everything without any mystery. • A SAMPLING OF ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDES: 3 newly renovated bathrooms. Upgraded 50 yr roof (warranty). Gleaming refinished red oak floors. Fresh VOC free paint in designer palette. Home gym-yoga studio space. Home theater space. Multiple indoor/outdoor spaces suitable for telework. Air purification system.
Woodside, located between Downtown Silver Spring and Sligo Creek Park, is a residential and commuter-friendly Silver Spring neighborhood with a leafy street grid and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Georgia Avenue–Colesville Road corridor by the Silver Spring Transit Center, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and sidewalk bustle set the pace. Landmark homes and deep porches line blocks near Woodside Parkway, giving the area a classic streetcar-suburb feel. The Fillmore Silver Spring anchors nights with touring concerts in a restored Art Deco setting. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center adds repertory screenings and festivals in a marquee-lit classic cinema. Ellsworth Place and its food hall-style lineup keeps the daytime rhythm lively without feeling glossy.
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Offer insights
8901 1st Ave · $1,199,950
$1.2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
53 days
The average home goes pending in 39 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Kitchen island
Soaking tub
Attic
Bar
Tub with shower
Walk-in shower
Breakfast area
Built-in shelving
Open floor plan
Gourmet kitchen
Pantry
Master bathroom(s)
Recessed lighting
Upgraded countertops
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Wood floors
Brick, drywall and plaster walls
Air cleaner
Extra refrigerator/freezer
Water dispenser
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom on the lower level
Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Built-in microwave
ENERGY STAR refrigerator
ENERGY STAR dishwasher
ENERGY STAR freezer
Oven/range (gas)
Self-cleaning oven
Disposal
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit (lower floor)
ENERGY STAR clothes washer
Dryer (front loading, electric)
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Solid hardwood
Luxury vinyl plank
Laminate plank
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s) with electric backup
Forced air
Baseboard hot water
Radiant heating
Zoned heating
Programmable thermostat
Central A/C
Ceiling fans
Dehumidifier
Air purification system
Energy Star cooling system
Fireplaces & basement
Two wood-burning fireplaces with glass doors and screens
Basement fully finished and heated with daylight/partial windows, interior and outside access, walkout stairs, garage access, workshop, and connecting stairway
Exterior features
Decks, patios, wrap-around porch
Extensive hardscape and stone retaining walls
Exterior lighting and flood lights
Gutter system
Chimney caps
Privacy wood fencing
Landscaped yard with front, rear and side yards
Backs to trees
Corner lot, private setting
Vegetation planting
Home design
Detached home
Main entrance faces south
Excellent condition
Year of major renovation/effective year 2026
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached oversized garage with front entry, inside access, garage door opener and additional storage area
One attached garage space
Five driveway spaces (private, concrete, lighted)
Total of six garage/parking spaces
Off-street parking available
Security
Lighted parking
Construction
Brick and block construction with concrete foundation
Architectural shingle roof
Slab foundation with active radon mitigation
Low-VOC insulation and finishes
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
200+ amp electric service with circuit breakers
Fiber optic internet available
Municipal trash service
Other
Accessible features including wide doors and halls, lever handles, multiple access exits, low thresholds and gentle entry slope
Pet friendly with no pet restrictions
Sustainable/green features: energy-efficient appliances, HVAC, lighting and flooring; low-flow fixtures and water-smart landscaping; reclaimed/recycled/renewable materials; indoor moisture control and ventilation
Electricity and solar
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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
Nov 17, 2021 • Final
Building residential
New construction
Dec 16, 2014 • 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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Downtown Silver Spring, MD, is known for its vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including venues like The Fillmore and the AFI Silver Theatre. It also features a walkable urban center with Metro, events, festivals, and a...
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
6/10 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Silver Spring. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8901 1st Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $845,000 and $1,230,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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