3917 Rickover Road

Closed 3/26/21

Midcentury Modern - Peaceful and Pristine

5 bedrooms/3 bathrooms/2 fireplace in 2440 SQFT

The exterior was painted a few years ago

Slate tiles, coat closet , see-through stair case

Wonderful living room with beautiful hw floors

Floor to ceiling windows and tree top views

Wood-burning fireplace in the living room

A sliding door leads to the peaceful back yard

Updated kitchen with granite countertops

New light/new medicine cabinet/new faucet

2nd bathroom new vanity set/new medicine cabinet

Sliding glass in the FR leads to the front yard

3rd BR w. new vanity set and new medicine cabinet

The neighborhood is next to Rock Creek Park

Enjoy the trails /tennis court/ play grounds

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Last Sold Price

$850,000

5 beds3 baths2,026 sqft$420/sqft

3917 Rickover Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,975 sq ftLot Size

1960Year Built

$420/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Acclaimed midcentury modern architect Charles Goodman designed this house, built in 1960, with his signature geometric panels of vertical wood siding, floor-to-ceiling window walls, brick chimney, gently sloping roof and wide eaves. It has been meticulously cared for by the current owners for the last 20 years. This home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2442 square feet. The front door opens into a spacious foyer with a large coat closet. The lower level living space is filled with natural light...Acclaimed midcentury modern architect Charles Goodman designed this house, built in 1960, with his signature geometric panels of vertical wood siding, floor-to-ceiling window walls, brick chimney, gently sloping roof and wide eaves. It has been meticulously cared for by the current owners for the last 20 years. This home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2442 square feet. The front door opens into a spacious foyer with a large coat closet. The lower level living space is filled with natural light and includes a family room with a gas fireplace, two bedrooms and a bathroom. A large utility room/laundry offers plenty of space for storage. A gracious staircase in the foyer takes you to the upper level of the house. The living room invites guests in, with its wood-burning fireplace, and tree-top views through floor to ceiling windows. Three of the bedrooms and two of the bathrooms are on this level. The updated kitchen with granite countertops and a sky light, and dining room with a sliding glass door to the patio, offer views to the back garden. 1 or 2 car driveway and plenty of street parking. No drive thru traffic! Enjoy the nearby Rock Creek Trail, parks, tennis court and playgrounds. It is close to Walter Reed Medical Center, NIH, downtown Bethesda, Pike and Rose, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Giant, Costco, Grosvenor Metro, Wheaton Metro, MARC Train, I-495, 270. Open house 1PM-4PM 2/28. Offer deadline 6PM ON 2/28.

Listed by: WEIHONG HU 202.701.3785 sophiahuhomes@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 03/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC744296

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$635,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

1/6

$890,000

Sold 11/14/25

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,268
Square Feet: 0.20
Acres

3941 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902

1/38

$625,000

Sold 10/09/24

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,848
Square Feet: 0.21
Acres

11832 Huggins Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

a front view of a house with a yard and trees

1/42

$636,900

Sold 02/06/26

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,307
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

11310 Norris Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

1/33

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Sold 03/04/25

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,132
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

2416 Homestead Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

1/79

$689,900

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5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,000
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

11007 Bucknell Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

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5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,275
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

3909 Adams Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

a front view of house with yard and green space

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,903
Square Feet: 0.19
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,045
Square Feet: 0.41
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Bathrooms: 1,820
Square Feet: 0.19
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12507 Greenly Street, Silver Spring, MD 20906

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Property Information for 3917 Rickover Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,003 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 161301256684
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 03-01-2021
Subdivision: ROCK CREEK PALISADES
Subdivision: ROCK CREEK PALISADES (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: ROCK CREEK PALISADES
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,221.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 805.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 416.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,221.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1960
Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 8,975 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: ROCK VIEW (MONTGOMERY MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: NEWPORT MILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: ALBERT EINSTEIN (MONTGOMERY MD)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $618,300

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $5,482
Improvement Assessed Value: $375,500
Land Assessed Value: $242,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 011
Refuse Fee: $416
Zoning: R60
Tax Lot: 4
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 5

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 9

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 11

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 13

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,026.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,026.00
Total SQFT: 2,442.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Other, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8007/2997/7892/800729977892_512_384_WM_B4qy4aLFHXtRNeN0.jpg
Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Heated, Walkout Level
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 14028387

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 2

Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood, Screen
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Double Pane, Casement, Skylights, Sliding, Storm
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.truplace.com/property/445/95876/

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: WWW.SOPHIAHUHOMES.COM

Property History for 3917 Rickover Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 26, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461000268	$850,000	+6.2% / yr
Mar 26, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC744296	$850,000	—
Mar 1, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC744296		—
Feb 26, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC744296	$750,000	—
Mar 14, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #72299381	$255,000	—
Mar 6, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC340698	$255,000	—
Jan 7, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC340698		—
Jan 5, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC340698	$254,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/26/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461000268	$850,000 +6.2% / yr
03/26/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC744296	$850,000
03/01/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC744296	—
02/26/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC744296	$750,000
03/14/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #72299381	$255,000
03/06/2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC340698	$255,000
01/07/2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC340698	—
01/05/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC340698	$254,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3917 Rickover Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$10,262 ($855 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,021 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,121 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,975 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningR60CountyMONTGOMERYAPN13-01256684

Schools near 3917 Rickover Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Rock View Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
8/10	Newport Mill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	2.8 mi
NR	St Catherine Laboure School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Cross School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Rock View Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Newport Mill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Albert Einstein High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Thomas Edison High School Of Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.4 mi
NR	Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	2.8 mi
NR	St Catherine Laboure School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Cross School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3917 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$850,000	5	3	2,026	8,975
3919 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	–	–	3	2,136	8,776
3915 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$1,037,500	3	3	2,226	9,147
3913 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$875,000	5	3	2,136	9,375
4010 Ingersol Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902	–	–	2	2,196	7,745
3914 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$650,000	5	3	2,151	7,700
3921 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$610,000	4	3	2,500	8,576
4008 Ingersol Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902	–	–	3	2,268	8,147
3916 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$601,500	4	3	–	7,700
3912 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$556,004	4	3	2,592	7,700
4014 Ingersol Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902	–	–	3	1,946	8,084
3918 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$640,000	5	3	2,200	9,900
4006 Ingersol Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$753,000	4	3	2,592	8,770
3909 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	$680,000	3	2	2,340	9,623
3910 Rickover Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902	–	–	2.5	1,944	7,700
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