




220 Thistle Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20901
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
Schools
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
- 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 | $3,033 | $36,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $148 | $1,776 |
| Property Taxes | $588 | $7,056 |
| Electricity | $281 | $3,374 |
| Total | $4,050 | $48,600 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Price change | $575,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | Price change | $599,900 |
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $615,000 |
| 2023-07-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-08-17 | Sold | $518,500 |
| 2021-06-03 | Pending sale | $475,000 |
| 2021-05-28 | Listed for sale | $475,000 |
| 2020-09-29 | Listing removed | $479,000 |
| 2020-07-17 | Listed for sale | $479,000 |
| 2019-11-15 | Listing removed | $468,000 |
| 2019-08-16 | Price change | $468,000 |
| 2019-07-03 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2000-07-25 | Sold | $179,900 |
