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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 705 Elm Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,025,000
- Taxes: $11,989 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDMC2228800
- Added to Site: 66 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: 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
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Municipality: City of Takoma Park
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Subdivision: TAKOMA PARK
- Cross Streets: Lincoln
- Driving Directions: FROM SILVER SPRING, EAST 410, LEFT ON ELM TO 705!
- Direction Faces: West
- 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
- Cooling Type: Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- 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: Double Pane
- Doors: French, Insulated
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,690
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,590 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,140 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 450 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2003
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,102
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R60
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $464.95
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $3,828
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $7,982
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $693,400
- Tax Amount: $11,989
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1420
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 13
Listed by Perennial Real Estate, Daniel F Metcalf
Sold by Compass, Jaime Willis
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Schools
Schools serving 705 Elm 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 | 0.8 mi |
Takoma Park Elementary School 7511 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 | PK-2 | 1 mi |
Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Montgomery Blair High School 51 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD 20901 | 9-12 | 3 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 705 Elm Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/04/2026
Sold
$1,025,000
3.02%
MLS
5/07/2026
Listed
$995,000
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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.
705 Elm Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (MLS# MDMC2228800) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,025,000 on June 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 705 Elm 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.

