CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Colonial

805 FORSTON STREET

TAKOMA PARK , MD 20912

MLS#: MDMC2209156

$599,000

Status: Active
Listing number: MDMC2209156
Listing provided by: Compass
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1948

Sq.Footage

1,672

Welcome to 805 Forston, a timeless brick colonial brimming with charm and character. From the inviting front porch to the vintage carved wooden front door, this home makes a warm and memorable first impression. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, stylish updated light fixtures, and a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a powder room and a light-filled addition, currently used as a reading room-but also perfect for a home office or creative space. Upstairs offers three bedrooms while the partially finished basement provides flexible living space plus an unfinished area for storage and laundry, and a bonus room used as a home office. The backyard is fully fenced with a storage shed, a gray flagstone living patio and raised beds for your favorite herbs and vegetables. Ideally located in sought-after Takoma Park, this home is just three blocks from the future Purple Line metro and only 1.5 blocks from the scenic Long Branch Trails, which connect to the trails on Sligo Creek Parkway. And you're just 1.6 miles from Takoma Park's beloved restaurants, shops and farmers' market. New roof March of 2025. Open House Saturday 2/28 from 1-3pm.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1272.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    Off Street, Driveway

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch, Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.14

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $599,000

  • Tax Amount

    $6,826

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 672

  • Price/SqFt

    $358

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    ROLLING TERRACE

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Permanent

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    7

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to 805 Forston, a timeless brick colonial brimming with charm and character. From the inviting front porch to the vintage carved wooden front door, this home makes a warm and memorable first impression. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, stylish updated light fixtures, and a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a powder room and a light-filled addition, currently used as a reading room-but also perfect for a home office or creative space. Upstairs offers three bedrooms while the partially finished basement provides flexible living space plus an unfinished area for storage and laundry, and a bonus room used as a home office. The backyard is fully fenced with a storage shed, a gray flagstone living patio and raised beds for your favorite herbs and vegetables. Ideally located in sought-after Takoma Park, this home is just three blocks from the future Purple Line metro and only 1.5 blocks from the scenic Long Branch Trails, which connect to the trails on Sligo Creek Parkway. And you're just 1.6 miles from Takoma Park's beloved restaurants, shops and farmers' market. New roof March of 2025. Open House Saturday 2/28 from 1-3pm.

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