713 Gist Ave
































Description
A welcoming enclosed front foyer/mud-room leads into bright, comfortable living spaces with hardwood floors and an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The sunlit living room opens...Welcome to 713 Gist Avenue, a charming cottage tucked on a quiet residential street in a wonderfully convenient location between Downtown Takoma AND Downtown Silver Spring. With easy access to shops, restaurants, parks, and Metro, this home offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and close-in convenience.
A welcoming enclosed front foyer/mud-room leads into bright, comfortable living spaces with hardwood floors and an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The sunlit living room opens to a separate dining area, creating a natural gathering space for dinners with friends or relaxed evenings at home.
The updated kitchen, remodeled in 2023 with stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, and thoughtful finishes, provides both style and functionality for home cooks and opens to the back yard.
The home offers four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level and a loft-like bedroom upstairs.The upper level also provides flexible bonus space—perfect for a home office, art studio, a yoga practice, or a reading nook.
The finished lower level adds impressive additional living space, featuring high ceilings and recessed lighting, with a large recreation room, a full bathroom, and a fourth potential bedroom as well as a laundry room, a workshop/storage room, and a door accessing exterior steps to the rear yard. The lower level has been thoughtfully improved over the years, including the conversion of what was formerly a half bath into a full bath, the removal of wood paneling, full waterproofing, and the addition of a sump pump for peace of mind.
Outside, the fenced backyard and deck create wonderful spaces for entertaining, whether you're hosting summer barbecues, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Mature landscaping includes flowering plants, grape vines, raspberries, and established trees that add beauty throughout the seasons.
An unbeatable location between two vibrant communities, 713 Gist Avenue delivers flexible space, convenience, and enduring appeal. Roughly a mile from both the Takoma and Silver Spring Stations on Metro’s Red Line, this home is a commuter’s dream. Walk to Takoma Middle School, East Silver Spring Elementary (K-5), Belle Zeigler Park and Silver Spring Intermediate Local Park. Easily access Sligo Creek Park for walking and running paths and more playgrounds! Nearby amenities include Whole Foods, Takoma Silver Spring Food Co-op, Cielo Rojo, Orange Theory, Regal Majestic Theater, the AFI, The Fillmore, The Silver Spring Library, Takoma Park Library and scores of worthy and delicious restaurants to discover.
With its classic character, flexible living space, and a location that puts both Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring within easy reach, 713 Gist Avenue is a home that’s easy to fall in love with.
Listing Agents
katie.bocock@compass.comP: (301)-793-7954
piers.bocock@compass.comP: (301)-385-7387
Property Details for 713 Gist Avenue
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Property Details for 713 Gist Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDMC2225532 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $6,786 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,792 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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$4,216 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
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Property Information for 713 Gist Avenue
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138126809
- Elementary School: EAST SILVER SPRING (MONTGOMERY MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA PARK (MONTGOMERY MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: MONTGOMERY BLAIR (MONTGOMERY MD)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $532,200
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $6,042
- Improvement Assessed Value: $214,600
- Land Assessed Value: $325,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Front Foot Fee: $0
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Refuse Fee: $671
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R60
- Tax Lot: 67
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 174
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2023
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,179.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,179.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Partially Carpeted, Solid Hardwood
- Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Drainage System, Fully Finished, Full, Improved, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop
- Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Front Yard
- Parcel ID: 14003975
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Low-E, Replacement
- Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.compass.com
Property History for 713 Gist Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2225532 | $725,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 2002 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #99408738 | $327,200 | — |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | $327,200 | — |
| Jun 4, 2002 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | — | |
| May 29, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | $260,000 | — |
| Oct 6, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | $195,000 | — |
| Sep 8, 2000 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | — | |
| Sep 7, 2000 | Expired BRIGHT #MDMC491562 | $199,000 | — |
| Sep 7, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | $199,000 | — |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC491562 | $199,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2225532 | $725,000 |
| 08/26/2002 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #99408738 | $327,200 |
| 07/31/2002 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | $327,200 |
| 06/04/2002 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | — |
| 05/29/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC278166 | $260,000 |
| 10/06/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | $195,000 |
| 09/08/2000 | Pending BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | — |
| 09/07/2000 | Expired BRIGHT #MDMC491562 | $199,000 |
| 09/07/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC335288 | $199,000 |
| 08/11/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC491562 | $199,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 713 Gist Avenue
Schools near 713 Gist Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Silver Spring Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Takoma Park Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Montgomery Blair High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Stephen Knolls School PublicPK to 12 |
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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