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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,024 sqft
Price per Sqft $314
Subdivision Rocky Brook Park
MLS Listing ID MDMC2231484
Style Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,589
Year Built 1964
Available Date 2026-06-15
Annual Tax Amount $6,823
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1.140 Acres
Acres 1.14
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Inspired by the design of architect Albert Preston Moore's own home in Greenwich, Connecticut—featured in the April 1959 issue of Architectural Record—the residence, sited on a 1.14-acre lot reflects the clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection that define the best of mid-century modern design.
Defined by iconic flat rooflines, warm natural materials, and dramatic walls of glass, the home was thoughtfully designed by the Fine family to blur the line between indoors and out. Expansive windows and sliding glass doors frame tranquil woodland views, filling the interiors with natural light and creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape.
The stunning main living space is anchored by an extraordinary floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace wall built with local Carderock stone, slate flooring, and expansive glass overlooking the private gardens and mature trees beyond. Rich wood tones, clean architectural lines, and open entertaining spaces create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere that is both inviting and distinctly mid-century.
A variety of woods are used throughout the house, from the exterior redwood cladding to the original teak cabinets in the kitchen, to the cherry walls, walnut doors, rosewood door handles and oak parquet flooring. The front doors are from the National Gallery of Art while wood rafters were crafted from the bleachers from JFK's inauguration. Customized Shoji screens lend the house a Japanese aesthetic, reflecting the garden design while reinforcing the geometrical priority of mid-century design.
With 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, the home offers exceptional flexibility for modern living, whether hosting guests, working from home, or creating private personal spaces. Radiant heating warms the entire house during winter. A custom detached three-car garage is a rare and valuable addition, offering exceptional space for collectors, hobbyists, or auto enthusiasts while enhancing the home's private estate-like setting.
The Rocky Brook Park/Quaint Acres area is one of those “hidden gem” pockets of Silver Spring that feels much more wooded and secluded than most close-in DC suburbs.
It's known for large wooded lots, custom mid-century homes, winding streets, and a strong connection to nature. Many homes were built from the late 1940s through the 1960s, with a notable concentration of custom-designed mid-century modern houses—rather than repetitive tract homes—so no two properties feel exactly alike.
The area borders the wooded stream corridors of the Northwest Branch watershed, giving it a more natural, almost semi-rural feel than many nearby subdivisions. This makes it especially appealing to buyers looking for privacy, mature landscaping, and architecture with character rather than newer subdivision-style homes.
Just minutes from downtown Silver Spring, major commuter routes, and Washington, DC, 401 Willington Drive offers the rare combination of privacy, architectural significance, and everyday convenience—a true hidden sanctuary in one of the area's most distinctive neighborhoods. (Square footage is approximate and should not be used for property valuation.)
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning RE1
Rooms
Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Walkout Level, Windows
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Slate, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Stone
Equipment Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven - Single, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Pane,Sliding,Skylights
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven - Single, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces 3.0
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Rubber
Accessibility Level Entry - Main
Porch Balcony, Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded, Secluded
Story 2
Foundation Block, Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1589
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Paneled Walls,Wood Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160500315221
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3024
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby School & Business
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