Welcome to 705 Elm Avenue, a spacious modern colonial with a charming covered wraparound front porch and a thoughtfully designed interior. The home offers a well-planned layout that balances architectural character with everyday comfort. Throughout, you’ll find hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an integrated speaker system, and detailed wood trim that add depth and style to the living spaces. The gracious living room features a fireplace with mantel and connects to the breakfast room and kitchen through French doors. The expansive chef’s kitchen offers granite counters, handsome cabinetry, a large island with breakfast bar, and a GE Profile gas range with a built-in griddle. The breakfast room provides direct access to the rear composite deck. The kitchen also opens to the dining room with an elongated farmhouse chandelier, crown molding, and access to the wraparound front porch. This level is complete with a powder room and coat closet. Upstairs, the second level provides four bedrooms with wood floors and two full baths. The primary bedroom suite is striking, featuring a two-story, gabled ceiling with a wall of windows, a wall of closets, and an impressive loft accessed by a spiral staircase. This versatile space can be used as an office or lounge and includes two window benches, a walk-in closet, a ceiling fan, and casement windows. The en-suite bathroom has updated fixtures and a new vanity counter. A linen closet is also located within the primary suite. The lower level offers additional living space, featuring a sizeable family room with luxury vinyl flooring, recessed lighting, a built-in nook, and a wet bar. This level includes a full bathroom, under-stair storage, and a laundry room. Outside, enjoy the inviting wraparound front porch, a low-maintenance composite rear deck, and a fenced backyard. Nestled in the lush South-of-Sligo neighborhood, just steps to parks, playgrounds, shops, restaurants, and transit. Enjoy living in eclectic Takoma Park—this location offers both charm and convenience, just minutes from the Red Line Metro station. Takoma Park has a warm sense of community and is also convenient to vibrant downtown Silver Spring.
Sold for $1,025,000
$1,025,000
705 Elm Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
4beds
2,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
5,102 Square Feet Lot
$1,026,100 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$4,319 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,026,100
$944,000 - $1.11M
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Walk-in closetFrench doorsPowder roomCoat closetLow-maintenance composite rear deckBuilt-in nookHandsome cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Metcalf 301-830-1221,
Perennial Real Estate,
Listing Team: Finn Family Group
Bought with:
Jaime Willis, SP98375007
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2228800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Other, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 18
Loft
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Improved,Exterior Entry,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,690
- Total interior livable area: 2,590 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,140
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,102 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161303172288
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras
- Subdivision: Takoma Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Takoma Park
- Municipality: City of Takoma Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $396/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $693,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,989
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Sold | $1,025,000+3%$396/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2228800 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$384/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2228800 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+26.6%$384/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2228800 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2019 | Sold | $786,000+0.1%$303/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2019 | Pending sale | $785,000$303/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDMC656974 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $785,000+33.4%$303/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDMC656974 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $588,300$227/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDMC283428_100 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2003 | Sold | $588,300+149.3%$227/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2002 | Sold | $236,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,989 -6.5% | $693,400 -7.9% |
| 2024 | $12,818 +9.3% | $752,500 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $11,730 +14.4% | $688,200 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $10,252 +11.6% | $623,900 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $9,190 0% | $559,600 +0% |
| 2020 | $9,191 +0.1% | $559,433 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $9,183 +0.5% | $559,100 |
| 2018 | $9,135 -0.8% | $559,100 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $9,213 -1.2% | $551,467 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $9,329 | $543,833 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $9,329 | $536,200 |
| 2014 | $9,329 | $536,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $536,200 -11.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $604,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $604,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $604,900 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $648,630 +6.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $608,356 +7.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $568,083 -5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $598,810 +10.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $542,356 +11.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $488,150 +227.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $149,230 +4.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $143,096 |
| 2001 | -- | $143,096 |
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Neighborhood: 20912
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Piney Branch Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Takoma Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Montgomery Blair High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Takoma Park
- Middle: Takoma Park
- High: Montgomery Blair
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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