$475,000

1118 DOWNS DRIVE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20904

  • 1,436sq ft
  • 3Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Pending

Key Details

Description

Offer Deadline: Monday, April 20 at 10am! This is the kind of opportunity that rarely comes along -- a home with solid fundamentals, a prime lot, and the chance to create something truly your own. Set on a spacious, fenced 1/3-acre property in East Springbrook, it offers the perfect starting point for anyone ready to roll up their sleeves and unlock real value. From the outside, the advantages are immediate. A covered carport adds everyday convenience, while the storage shed keeps tools and gear tucked away. The expansive backyard feels like a blank canvas -- ideal for gatherings, gardening, or simply enjoying the extra space that's hard to find at this price point. Inside, the home is ready for transformation. Each room presents an opportunity to reimagine and modernize, shaping the layout and finishes to match your vision. The walk-out basement is where the potential really shines - already positioned for expansion with the ability to add two additional rooms, a recreation room, and a full bath thanks to an existing rough-in. Whether you're thinking about extra living space, a private suite, or a flexible multi-use area, the groundwork is already there. Yes, the home needs work and it's being sold as-is - but that's exactly where the upside lives. This is your chance to invest in improvements that directly build equity while customizing every detail along the way. The location adds even more appeal. Just 15 minutes from downtown Silver Spring and the Metro, you'll have easy access to dining, shopping, and daily conveniences, along with a straightforward commute into surrounding areas. Nearby parks and open spaces round out the setting, offering a welcome balance of accessibility and room to breathe. If you've been waiting for a home where effort turns into opportunity, this is it.

Listing Courtesy of: Samson Properties

Location

Features

  • Days on market: 17
  • Elementary School: JACKSON ROAD
  • List Date: April 16, 2026
  • Subdivision: EAST SPRINGBROOK
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • Appliances:
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Middle School: WHITE OAK
  • Bathrooms: 2 full , 0 half
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Total taxes: 5,992
  • Basement Type:
  • Listing ID: MDMC2226946
  • High School: SPRINGBROOK
  • Architecture Style: Ranch/Rambler

Schools

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Rating Name Type Level Grades Address
NA Private Elementary PK-KG 9504 Brunett Ave, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 9504 Brunett Ave, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-565-2282

Website: http://www.acornhill.org/

Teachers: 8

Students: 10

Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 70% Male / 30% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-12 13500 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD20906

Grade Span: PK - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 13500 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD20906

Phone: 301-576-2800

Website: http://www.barrie.org

Teachers: 59

Students: 231

Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 77% Male / 23% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 14015 New Hampshire Ave Ste 158, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 14015 New Hampshire Ave Ste 158, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-384-8404

Website: http://www.casademontessori.com/

Teachers: 2

Students: 8

Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 25% Male / 75% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-3 10700 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - 3

Admission: Private

Address: 10700 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-942-5979

Website: http://www.evergreenschool.com/

Teachers: 9

Students: 37

Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 2130 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 2130 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-622-2281

Website: http://www.forcey.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=814

Teachers: 31

Students: 302

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 57% Male / 43% Female

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NA Private Secondary 10-10 14500 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: 10 - 10

Admission: Private

Address: 14500 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-774-3804

Teachers: 1

Students: 1

Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: / 100% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 52 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 52 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-384-3131

Website: http://www.jamonmontessori.com/

Teachers: 2

Students: 5

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 40% Male / 60% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-3 1300 Milestone Dr, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: PK - 3

Admission: Private

Address: 1300 Milestone Dr, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-622-7808

Teachers: 2

Students: 39

Ratio: 20:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 18% Male / 82% Female

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NA Private Elementary T1-6 1840 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: T1 - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 1840 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-547-9942

Teachers: 5

Students: 16

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 69% Male / 31% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-1 1401 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - 1

Admission: Private

Address: 1401 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-649-1373

Teachers: 4

Students: 31

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 420 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 420 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-431-1985

Teachers: 1

Students: 2

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: / 100% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 1106 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 1106 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-649-0778

Teachers: 4

Students: 27

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 44% Male / 56% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 801 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 801 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-649-0778

Teachers: 3

Students: 29

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 76% Male / 24% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 3701 Spruell Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 3701 Spruell Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-942-9561

Teachers: 2

Students: 1

Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: / 100% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 11602 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 11602 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-649-3555

Website: http://www.standrewapostle.org/

Teachers: 28

Students: 274

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 70% Male / 30% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 80 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 80 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-593-5611

Teachers: 27

Students: 305

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 1500 Saint Camillus Dr, Silver Spring, MD20903

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 1500 Saint Camillus Dr, Silver Spring, MD20903

Phone: 301-434-2344

Website: http://www.stcamillusschool.net/

Teachers: 15

Students: 232

Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 65% Male / 35% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 12319 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD20904

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 12319 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD20904

Phone: 301-622-3076

Website: http://www.sjbsilverspring.org/

Teachers: 24

Students: 238

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 10201 Woodland Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 10201 Woodland Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-681-7656

Teachers: 16

Students: 157

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-8 9115 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Grade Span: KG - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 9115 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Phone: 301-588-8048

Teachers: 10

Students: 56

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 88% Male / 13% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 519 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 519 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD20902

Phone: 301-593-1117

Teachers: 3

Students: 6

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 33% Male / 67% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-KG 8611 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Grade Span: KG - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 8611 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Phone: 301-830-4505

Teachers: 2

Students: 24

Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 46% Male / 54% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 955 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 955 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD20910

Phone: 301-495-6672

Website: http://www.nora-school.org/

Teachers: 10

Students: 65

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 54% Male / 46% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 4-12 1300 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: 4 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 1300 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-244-3602

Website: http://www.thesienaschool.org/

Teachers: 33

Students: 149

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-5 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD20901

Grade Span: KG - 5

Admission: Private

Address: 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD20901

Phone: 301-578-6885

Teachers: 4

Students: 25

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female

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