626 RITCHIE AVENUE, Silver Spring, MD 20910

$570,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,278  sqft
Built in 1918

Welcome to 626 Ritchie Ave!This home, circa 1918, has so much character and charm, it's hard not to fall in love with it. Enter into a sitting room with a cozy wood stove providing space to take off your coat and stay awhile. The living room has wall of built ins and handsome custom beams providing a nice place to relax or entertain. Open to the dining room which features original friezes that are sure to be a conversation starter. The bright opened kitchen with counter seating for 2, provides ample space for all of your cooking endeavors. Features loads of counter space, ample cabinets and the pantry closet that everyone wants! Finishing out the main floor is a sunny family room and handy powder room. And let's talk about the outdoor space – the expansive deck overlooking the flagstone patio and fenced rear yard is a dream for enjoying some outdoor fun in the sun! Upstairs, you've got 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample closet space with built-in organizers. There's also this cute little office nook in the hall that's full of sunshine and has a great view out of multiple windows. In a similar styled home, this space was walled off to create a private office or nursery. The pretty ceramic tiled bath has extra storage cabinets and a tub/shower. The basement level is unfinished. It includes plenty of space for storage and 3 large work benches for all your projects. The home has central AC to keep you comfortable in the heat of the summer. New or recently updated items to the home: Bryant Heat Pump,2022; Carpet on main level, 2023; Carpet upper level, 2018, Elfa Systems added to bedroom and Pantry closets; Ecobee Smart Thermostat; Ring Doorbell; Solar system- owned, 2017; Luxury vinyl flooring in Family Room and Kitchen, 2019; Freshly painted interior, 2024; New Front Storm Door, 2024; GE dishwasher, 2021; Samsung 5 burner gas stove, 2020; Powder Room vanity and toilet, 2020. Located in the desirable Blair neighborhood with convenient access to nearby amenities in Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring. With 2 metro stops and bus lines close by, it's an easy commute into DC. The area is also full of delightful parks to explore by bike or on foot. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely property your own. Schedule a showing today!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Dining Area,Built-Ins,Crown Moldings,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Sound System,Stove - Wood,Tub Shower,Window Treatments
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Family Room,Basement,Foyer,Bedroom 1,Bathroom 1,Half Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer,Water Heater
Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Poured Concrete,Shelving,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs,Workshop
Flooring:
Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Concrete,Vinyl
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Sidewalks,Extensive Hardscape,Street Lights, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Asphalt Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
Windows:
Casement,Double Hung
General:
Vinyl Siding, 3, Block,Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
R60, 161300990385
View:
Garden/Lawn,Street,Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Rear,Wood
Current Use:
R

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Stacey D Styslinger

About Silver Spring, MD

Housing

Number of Units
117,362
Median Home Value
$434,994
Median Rent
$1,599

44.06% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.44% are vacant.

Commute

Car
54.69%
Public Transportation
13.64%
Walk to Work
1.39%
Work from Home
29.15%
Other
0.81%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
299,671
Median Age
38.80
Median Household Size
2.91

Education

High School
17.25%
Associate’s Degree
5.57%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.02%
Graduate Degree
25.52%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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