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Property Description
Welcome to 6717 Poplar Avenue, a beautifully updated all-brick Cape Cod nestled on community-oriented Poplar Avenue and just steps from everything downtown Takoma Park has to offer. Featuring an inviting front porch and a detached studio, this special property seamlessly blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The covered front porch invites quiet mornings with coffee or evening chats with neighbors among the treetops. Step inside to an airy, open-concept living and dining area featuring soaring ceilings, a ceiling fan, and two skylights. The dining room has access to the large rear deck and a pass-through to the kitchen. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, sleek stainless-steel appliances, and rich cabinetry with glass-front doors. The main level includes two bedrooms with ceiling fans and an updated full bath. The finished lower level provides incredible flexibility, whether as a guest suite, family room, or separate in-law space. It includes a recreation space with recessed lighting and tile flooring, a renovated full bath, a versatile guest room or office, a laundry room, pantry, storage room, storage closet, and a private entrance. Out back, the fenced yard is your own garden oasis with mature landscaping, green grass, a stone patio with a brick paver retaining wall, and a large deck ready for summer gatherings. The incredible detached studio has electricity, a mini-split HVAC system, recessed lighting, a bay window, and a loft space. This space is perfect for a home office! Located in eclectic, community-minded Takoma Park, this home offers more than just a residence. Enjoy block parties, Halloween parades, and the neighborhood's Turkey Fry tradition, all moments from the Takoma Farmer's Market, popular Spring and Forest Parks, Cielo Rojo, Busboys and Poets, Takoma Urban Park, and more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6717 Poplar Ave
General
- Sold For: $810,000
- Taxes: $8,110 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDMC2241236
- Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Maid/Guest Quarters, Storage Room, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Galley, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Open, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Municipality: City of Takoma Park
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Subdivision: TAKOMA PARK
- Driving Directions: EW Hwy, right onto Sycamore Ave., right onto Columbia Ave., slight left onto Poplar Ave
- Location Details: Suburban
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Montgomery County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Takoma Park
- Middle School: Takoma Park
- High School: Montgomery Blair
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Improved, Outside Entrance, Windows
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Replacement
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 1,894
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,694 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,078 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 616 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1944
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Office/Studio
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R60
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $694.81
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $2,571
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $5,361
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $465,700
- Tax Amount: $8,110
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 862
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 9
Listed by Perennial Real Estate, Daniel F Metcalf
Sold by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Carolyn N Sappenfield
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Schools
Schools serving 6717 Poplar Ave
School District:Montgomery County Public Schools, Gaithersburg, MD
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Piney Branch Elementary School, Takoma Park, MD 7510 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 | 3-5 | 0.7 mi |
Takoma Park Elementary School 7511 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 | PK-2 | 0.8 mi |
Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Montgomery Blair High School 51 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD 20901 | 9-12 | 3.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6717 Poplar Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Sold
$810,000
8.14%
MLS
6/25/2026
Listed
$749,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
6717 Poplar Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (MLS# MDMC2241236) is a Single Family property that was sold at $810,000 on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 6717 Poplar Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Takoma Park? You can browse all Takoma Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

