Enchanting, updated cottage perched overlooking Sligo Creek! This fairytale home features beautiful wood floors, replacement casement windows, and delightful built-ins — all set in a tranquil park-like setting. A charming covered front entry welcomes you into the sun-drenched living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace flanked by custom display shelving. Just a few steps down, an open dining area flows seamlessly into the updated granite kitchen, which offers a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, ample prep space, and access to a pleasing back patio. This level also includes a convenient powder room, laundry/storage room, and cellar storage. Upstairs, you'll find three bright bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom with elegant stone tile accents. The primary bedroom boasts a ceiling fan and two deep closets. The second bedroom features a built-in wood Murphy bed with integrated lighting, offering both style and functionality. The third bedroom includes built-in shelving, a large ceiling fan, and a private exterior side entrance. The picturesque corner lot offers two parking areas, two patio spaces, a shed, and mature landscaping, including vibrant azaleas and a fruit-bearing fig tree. Ideally located near Sligo Creek Park and its scenic trails, Sligo Creek Playground — perfect for outdoor recreation. Beyond the trail and its parks and playgrounds, you’ll be close to the Takoma Park Library, Community Center, and just over one mile from the Takoma Park Metro Station. Experience the vibrant charm of Takoma Park, known for its sylvan setting, strong sense of community, local shops, restaurants, popular farmers' market, and entertainment options in both Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring. This close-knit neighborhood is celebrated for its lively block parties, Halloween gatherings, and friendly meetups — making it a truly special place to call home!
For sale
Price cut: $36K (8/12)
$659,000
925 Sligo Creek Pkwy, Takoma Park, MD 20912
3beds
1,376sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
8,917 Square Feet Lot
$657,200 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceReplacement casement windowsFruit-bearing fig treeMature landscapingVibrant azaleasBuilt-in shelvingTwo patio spaces
- 115 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 27, 2025 at 03:06am
Listed by:
Dan Metcalf 301-830-1221,
Perennial Real Estate (301) 450-6999,
Listing Team: Finn Family Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2177786

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Upgraded Countertops, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Casement
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,376
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,917 Square Feet
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: 61303171502 and 161303171513). The first lot is 8,917 square feet, and the second lot is 3,985 square feet
- Parcel number: 161303171513
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Takoma Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Takoma Park
- Municipality: City of Takoma Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $494,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,590
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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