Honey Stop the Car! Pride of ownership shows in this move-in ready charming mid-century modern ranch home is freshly painted, lots of recent updates, energy efficient upgrades , offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. Convenient location walking distance to Silver Spring Park,  Downtown Silver Spring, Metro, Purple Line, Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus, Library, Restaurants, Grocery Stores, and much more. This beautiful home is tucked away in the desirable East Silver Spring neighborhood yet is just a few blocks away from shops, restaurants, neighborhood parks, and the Metro in downtown Silver Spring and also Takoma Park.  This home offers a perfect blend of comfort and style and is surprisingly spacious with 1,675 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space between the main floor and finished basement.  The brick walkway leads you past native plantings to the inviting porch spanning the front of the house.  Enter through the front door with original stained glass windows into the large living room lined with windows.  Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere brightened by the large energy efficient casement windows. To your left, the well appointed kitchen (DW, fridge, gas range and MW) features plenty of storage, a full size pantry with pull out drawers and a floor to ceiling corner bookshelf perfect for your cookbooks and small appliances.  Recent kitchen upgrades including granite countertop and new LVP floor.  The main floor also includes three well-sized bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a dining room with access to both kitchen and living room, but also is flexible as a home office or den.  The main bathroom off the short hall was recently upgraded with new fixtures, vanity and ceramic flooring. Each room has generous closet space including linen and front coat closets off the living room.  Through the kitchen, step down stairs to the finished basement with an open floor plan featuring a spacious L-shaped room with beautiful maple cabinets in a wet bar area, and space for a family room, home office nook, studio or play area.  The large bedroom includes two closets and a new full-size casement window.  Off the hall is a full bathroom with a deep soaker tub and recent updates. Finally the utility room at the back includes a laundry with W/D, storage areas with shelves, and the rear private entrance to the driveway.  

Outside, the wrap-around deck connects the kitchen to a large seating area overlooking the backyard, where you can enjoy the sunset while dining or entertaining, framed by a neighbor's bamboo privacy screen (safely contained behind a barrier system installed in 2021). Step down to the back parking area with space for 2 cars in front of the detached 2-car garage-- a rarity in this neighborhood.  The garage offers ample storage and possibilities for renovating into a home business or ADU.  The concrete driveway to the front accommodates multiple vehicles for off-street parking for you or guests. Set on a 0.12-acre lot, this home provides cozy outdoor spaces in front and back without the burden of extensive maintenance. Energy efficient solar panels (convey with house, owner purchased 2002), keep the electricity bills low, especially during the summer cooling season, along with energy efficient A/C and furnace and other energy upgrades made in 2020. The excellent condition of the property ensures that you can move in and start creating memories right away. This delightful home is ready to welcome you!