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220 Thistle Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20901

4beds
3baths
1,735sqft
$599,900
$346price/sqft
$4,050/moest. monthly cost
$162,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

You now have a fantastic opportunity to own a comfortable Mid-Century Modern home in Silver Spring, Maryland. This Contemporary 4 level Split level features an attached Carport and is located in the desirable Northwood Park View subdivision of Silver Spring. The home is a comfortable oasis of tranquility situated on a quiet Cul de Sac. A walkway welcomes you to a large front patio. Enter into a bright Family room with Hardwood floors, built in bookcases and a wall of windows. Up a few stairs to the combination Living Room/Dining area with raised Cathedral ceiling and is open to the Kitchen, The Kitchen has a door accessing the back patio perfect for dining Al Fresco. The kitchen features a Range with Range Hood, an updated backsplash and plenty of counterspace and ample kitchen cabinetry. A laundry room with washer/dryer and laundry sink and a half bath completes the second floor. Upstairs the owner’s bedroom includes a Primary bedroom with a ceiling fan and hardwood floors throughout the owner’s bedroom and the additional upstairs bedrooms. There are two additional light-filled bedrooms on the upper level with ceiling fans. The upper-level hall accesses a hall full bathroom tub and an exhaust fan. The lower level has a multi-purpose room, an updated full bath, a utility room with storage and a door to the carport. The exterior features front and back patios perfect for entertaining surrounded by a landscaped garden with 300 Native Plants and a Rain Garden This home’s major systems have been extensively upgraded since 2022. Fantastic location – minutes to Restaurants, shopping and a Supermarket at Four Corners and a Trader Joe’s at the Burnt Mills shopping center nearby. The home has close proximity to Forest Knolls Elementary School, the Forest Knolls Pool and the Northwood Branch and Sligo Trails. A short drive brings you to more dining and shopping in Downtown Silver Spring and Wheaton both have Metro Stations.

Getting Around

21
WalkingCar-Dependent
50
TransitGood Transit
20
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
7/10
Northwood High SchoolGrades 9-125.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1957

Materials

  • Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation,Slab
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 455

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Partial

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Bathroom - Tub Shower,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Combination Dining/Living
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 250
  • Finished area above ground: 1,485

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,940
  • Total interior livable area: 1,735 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 161301365391
  • Zoning: R60
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split,Three and One Half
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,071 sqft
  • Features: Cul-De-Sac,Vegetation Planting

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Driveway,Off Street,Attached Carport
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1

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
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties

Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,033$36,396
Home Insurance *$148$1,776
Property Taxes $588$7,056
Electricity $281$3,374
Total$4,050$48,600
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$138,857/yr
40% on housing$121,500/yr
45% on housing$108,000/yr

Maryland FAIR Plan Programs

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 678Commercial: 44
Total Premiums$854,000
Total Exposure$326.56M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.5%
15.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$346This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 20901$276
Montgomery County$281

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 20901$329
Montgomery County$318

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-13Price change$575,000
2026-07-31Price change$599,900
2026-07-17Listed for sale$615,000
2023-07-03Listing removed--
2021-08-17Sold$518,500
2021-06-03Pending sale$475,000
2021-05-28Listed for sale$475,000
2020-09-29Listing removed$479,000
2020-07-17Listed for sale$479,000
2019-11-15Listing removed$468,000
2019-08-16Price change$468,000
2019-07-03Listed for sale$499,000
2000-07-25Sold$179,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentPhilip Sturm
BrokerageLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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