620 Ritchie Avenue • Silver Spring, MD 20910

$480,000 Beds: 2 • Baths: 1 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 1108 • MLS ID: MDMC2238684 • Subdivision: BLAIR • School Dist: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Rare opportunity to own a charming cottage on a level 0.21-acre lot in one of Silver Spring's most desirable locations. Ideally situated between downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, this property offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and potential. Enjoy exceptional walkability to shops, restaurants, parks, entertainment, and community events, while remaining approximately 1.1 miles from both the Silver Spring Metro and Takoma Metro stations. Filled with charm and ready for its next chapter, this home offers tremendous potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. The main level features a bright living room with hardwood floors and abundant natural light, a spacious kitchen with table space, a versatile den, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. A large sunroom provides additional living space and endless possibilities for relaxing, entertaining, or creating the perfect flex space. The lower level includes a half bath and offers additional opportunity for storage, expansion, or future improvements. The true value of this property is enhanced by its expansive, level, and square 0.20-acre lot—an increasingly rare find in this highly sought-after location. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, future expansion, or redevelopment potential. A private driveway provides convenient off-street parking, while the generous lot size creates opportunities that are difficult to find this close to downtown Silver Spring. Located just one mile from downtown Silver Spring, you'll enjoy easy access to an impressive variety of restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, entertainment venues including The Fillmore, and the year-round Freshfarm Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Sligo Creek Park, Nolte Park, Bullis Park, and miles of scenic trails. Major commuter routes, the MARC Train, and Metro access further enhance the property's convenience and long-term value. Whether you're a homeowner looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking a compelling value-add opportunity, the combination of location, lot size, and upside is difficult to match. Renovated homes in the surrounding neighborhood have recently sold for more than $700,000, highlighting the exceptional potential this property offers. With its charming character, generous lot, and premier location between Silver Spring and Takoma Park, this is a rare chance to unlock significant value in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. No HOA. Endless possibilities. Bring your vision, creativity, and contractor to transform this property into something truly special. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Seller will make no repairs or improvements. Some personal property may remain on site and will convey with the sale. Pre-offer inspections are welcome for informational purposes only. View this listing at: http://gundackergroup.com/mls=MDMC2238684

Property Features

  • Taxes: $6,419
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Frame
  • Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.21 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Fully
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator,Stove,Washer,Dryer
  • Rooms: Living Room,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Family Room,Basement,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room
  • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1108
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1108
  • Interior: Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Table Space,Wood Floors

School Information

  • High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR
  • Middle School: TAKOMA PARK
  • Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING
  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed June 12, 2026


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