Price Drop, Open House: My Rock Creek Woods Goodman Listing; $519K
The seller’s recently reduced my Charles Goodman listing in Rock Creek Woods another $20,000 to $519K. I will be holding an Open House Sunday (Dec. 5) from 1 to 4 p.m.
The two-level, 5 bedroom/3 bath home is located in the private and peaceful setting of mature trees in the National Register of Historic Places-designated neighborhood, which has a strong civic association and has remained true to Goodman’s original architectural vision. Last fall, the neighborhood held a full weekend of activities to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The 76-home community in Silver Spring was designed by Goodman and built by Herschel and Marvin Blumberg, Bernard Lubscher and Lou Diamond. The central focus of Goodman’s “Brookview” model is the second-floor open living area. The expansive space features Goodman’s signature large brick fireplace, beautifully refinished hardwoods and walls of glass that allow for unfettered views of the trees, including the explosion of cherry blossoms in the spring.
The home’s upper level features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, including a master suite. The open, updated kitchen-dining area features Corian countertops, breakfast bar and wall of glass overlooking a large deck and backyard of the .21 acre lot.
The lower-level features a large den with fireplace, two bedrooms, a full bathroom and large utility/laundry room with sink.
The entrance way reflects the home’s mid-century pedigree with walls of glass, slate floor and dramatic open stairway.
As part of a National Register of Historic Places-designated neighborhood, the home is eligible for tax credits for approved qualified interior and exterior rehabilitation work.
Located just outside the Beltway, the home is close to the shops, restaurants and MARC in Kensington, the Wheaton Metro and Beltway access off Connecticut Avenue. Local schools are within walking distance and the home is close to the popular cycling/running trail and playgrounds along Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and several pools. You can read more about the community in this Examiner piece and see more images of the house here.
Located in a peaceful setting of mature trees in the National Register of Historic Places-designated neighborhood of Rock Creek Woods, this 1959 mid-century modern was designed by one of the 20th Century’s leading modern architects, Charles Goodman. The central focus of the two-level, 5 bedroom/3 bath home is the second-floor open living area. The expansive space features Goodman’s signature large brick fireplace, beautiful refinished hardwoods and wall of glass that allows for unfettered views of the trees, including the explosion of cherry blossoms in the spring. A large, wood deck allows you to enjoy the .2 acre lot and surrounding nature.
The home’s upper level features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, including master suite. The open, updated kitchen-dining area features Corian countertops and breakfast bar and wall of glass overlooking the deck. The lower-level features a large den with fireplace, two bedrooms, a full bathroom and large utility/laundry room with sink. The entranceway reflects the home’s mid-century pedigree with walls of glass, slate floor and dramatic open stairway. As part of a National Register of Historic Places-designated neighborhood, the home is eligible for tax credits for approved qualified interior and exterior rehabilitation work.
Located just outside the Beltway, the home is close to the shops, restaurants and MARC in Kensington, the Wheaton Metro and Beltway access off Connecticut Avenue. It is also located close to the popular cycling/running trail and playgrounds along Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park.
On the surface, that seems like a great price. I’d snap it up if I didn’t already own.
Wonder if they’re interested in renters- be nice to try out living in a Goodman
They are looking to sell so they can buy a new house.
OK – what is WRONG with this house? Price drops and now such a low price and still no one is after it. Great location – what is it about this house?
As the listing agent, I would say the price reflects a good opportunity for someone to come in and get a Goodman in this neighborhood while allowing room to do updates/improvements to fit their taste. At this price, the house is selling in the price range last seen in 2004 in Rock Creek Woods.
That is one of the nicest MCM homes I have seen listed though. If it looks as good during a walk through I am surprised someone has not bought it. Too pricey for me personally. I have to hope prices come down or move to one of the Goodman townhomes in SE.