




505 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
About This Home
Nestled close to downtown Silver Spring, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath classic brick Colonial offers an extraordinary garden that will captivate both novice and experienced gardeners alike. In ground lighting, loose laid stone terraces, meandering pathways, a stone patio edged with dwarf juniper, and a brick patio with a tranquil wall fountain create the perfect setting for putting your feet up and decompressing, alfresco meals or throwing a big party. This is a serene oasis you will want to experience everyday!. Inside, the home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. The spacious living room is anchored by a warm, wood-burning fireplace. The dining room opens through sliding glass doors to panoramic views of the fabulous garden. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar with a view of the large Japanese cedar tree, and flows seamlessly into the dining room. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The spacious primary bedroom, which has a large closet, offers views of the front garden with its grand magnolia that blossoms with hundreds of flowers every Spring. Both of the other two bedrooms offer great views into the garden as well. The finished lower level offers a full bath and a large room with closet, ideal for guests, a home office, or workout room. The lower level has access to the attached garage. The very large closet with double sliding doors which occupies one wall of the adjacent space substantially increases the storage space available in the home. And there's still room left over to use as a comfortable space for watching movies or listening to music. Completing the property are a one-car attached garage and additional off-street driveway parking. Ideally located just moments from Downtown Silver Spring, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, theaters including the AFI, shopping, Metro Red Line, and the new Purple Line stop at the state-of-the-art library. Walk to Downtown Silver Spring’s music festivals, a weekly farmers market, Koiner Urban Farm and the scenic trails and green spaces of Sligo Creek Park as well as Nolte and Bullis Local Parks. Nearby is also the recently opened county rec center with gym and pool. Very convenient commuter location. Freshly painted and ready to go!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Washer,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Garage Access,Partially Finished,Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Den
- Level: Lower
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Lower
Features
- Attic,Crown Molding
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 500
- Finished area above ground: 1,311
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,811
- Total interior livable area: 1,811 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 161301051697
- Zoning: R60
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape,Lighting,Stone Retaining Walls,Water Fountains
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Lot size: 7,542 sqft
- Features: Landscaped,Premium,Vegetation Planting
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement,Attached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,716 | $44,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $159 | $1,908 |
| Property Taxes | $719 | $8,628 |
| Electricity | $281 | $3,374 |
| Total | $4,875 | $58,500 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Maryland FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $735,000 |
| 2015-07-17 | Sold | $550,000 |
| 2015-05-31 | Pending sale | $568,000 |
| 2015-05-22 | Listed for sale | $568,000 |
| 2003-09-08 | Sold | $340,000 |
| 1996-06-20 | Sold | $158,000 |
