Offers are due by Tuesday, March 10 at noon. Don’t miss this newly renovated home on a quiet street in popular Highland View! The eat-in kitchen has all new appliances, cabinets, and quartz counterops. The bathroom has been completely updated with a new vanity, toilet, and tub. The HVAC and all doors, windows and flooring are new! The large walk-out basement has a newly finished space that could be used for a family room or as a third bedroom. The unfinished section has a laundry area with a new washer, dryer and utility sink, as well as room for a workshop. Plus, there’s room to grow! There’s a walk-up attic that could be converted into a primary suite or additional finished space. Enjoy the outdoors in your fully fenced backyard with a brand-new patio off the kitchen! Wonderful location! Stores and restaurants are less than a mile away. A Ride On bus stop is only a block and a half away, and the future Manchester Place stop on the Purple Line is just a half a mile! Schools, multiple parks with tennis courts and playgrounds, and Sligo Creek Trail are all under a mile. The home is also convenient to downtown Silver Spring’s restaurants, shops and theaters, as well as the Silver Spring Metro Station Red Line stop. It also has easy access to the Beltway and multiple routes into DC.
For sale
$489,000
8 Melbourne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
2beds
1,073sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$480,800 Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly renovated homeAll new appliancesFully fenced backyardNew vanityLarge walk-out basementEat-in kitchen
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 08, 2026 at 11:04am
Listed by:
Catherine Soffronoff 202-352-4899,
Samson Properties 3017555613
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2217872
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Energy Efficient
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Workshop
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,488
- Total interior livable area: 1,073 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 744
- Finished area below ground: 329
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161301011668
- Zoning: R60
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland View
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Silver Spring
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,067
- Annual tax amount: $5,325
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$480,800
$457,000 - $505,000
$2,070/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+81.1%$456/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2217872 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $270,000+28.6%$252/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2013 | Sold | $210,000$196/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,633 +2.4% | $400,067 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $4,525 +4% | $393,100 +4% |
| 2023 | $4,353 +8.8% | $377,800 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $4,000 +4.5% | $362,500 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $3,828 +4.2% | $347,200 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $3,674 +9.3% | $333,067 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $3,361 -0.2% | $304,800 |
| 2018 | $3,367 +1.4% | $304,800 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $3,321 +40.9% | $289,867 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $2,357 | $274,933 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $2,357 | $260,000 |
| 2014 | $2,357 | $260,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $260,000 -3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $269,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $269,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $269,700 -30.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $388,300 +13.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $341,020 +16.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $293,740 +19.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $246,460 +21.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,142 +28.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $157,826 +39% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,510 +1.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,326 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,326 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,692/mo
Principal & interest
$2333
Property taxes
$359
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Highland View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Silver Spring International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Northwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland View
- Middle: Silver Spring International
- High: Northwood
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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