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Anthony J. Fanelli

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Listed by MJ Frazier • Serhant

$9,995,000

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Key Details

Property Type Commercial

Sub Type Special Purpose

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

MLS Listing ID MDMC2181186

Year Built 1979

Annual Tax Amount $156,027

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Special Purpose

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Set on a rare and expansive 2.82-acre parcel in the heart of Takoma Park and just over the DC line, this unique property presents a compelling opportunity for visionary developers, institutional uses, and investors. Most recently operated as a private school, 117 Elm Avenue sits within the R-60 residential zone of Montgomery County, offering a variety of redevelopment possibilities in one of the region's most walkable and desirable neighborhoods. Surrounded by mature trees, historic homes, and just minutes from the Takoma Metro Station, this site combines location, scale, and flexibility—an ideal canvas for transformation. Whether the vision is residential, senior living, or an institutional campus, the property's zoning and size support a broad range of potential uses. Additionally, currently operating schools can take this turn-key property to new heights. The R-60 zone permits single-family detached homes by-right, and allows for a host of conditional uses that cater to residential, institutional, and community needs. Developers may explore uses such as townhomes or attached units (via special exception), senior housing, day care or medical facilities, or even private educational or religious institutions. Office use is conditionally allowable in the zoning. The property presents opportunities for conversion to a corporate office, distribution center, or a variety of other commercial applications. The property's flat topography, ample street frontage, and proximity to transit further enhance its redevelopment viability. As a school, it features dozens of classrooms, multiple bathrooms, a regulation-size gymnasium with stage, administrative offices, a kitchen, and more. Located just steps from downtown Takoma Park and the Washington, D.C. line, this site is walkable to shops, restaurants, parks, and public transportation. It's a rare chance to reimagine a substantial landholding in a neighborhood where demand for thoughtful, community-focused development continues to grow. Buyers are encouraged to consult with Montgomery County Planning to explore the full range of permitted and conditional uses under the R-60 zoning ordinance. With strong fundamentals and an unbeatable location, 117 Elm Avenue is poised to become one of the region's most impactful residential or mixed-use redevelopments. A preschool currently leases a small portion of the lowest level of the building. The rest of the building is vacant. Lease can convey or can be terminated.

Location

State MD

County Montgomery

Zoning R60

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Other

Cooling Central A/C

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Garage Spaces 80.0

Water Access N

Accessibility Level Entry - Main

Total Parking Spaces 80

Garage N

Building

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction N

Schools

School District Montgomery County Public Schools

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Tax ID 161301074073

Ownership Other

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Anthony J. Fanelli

+1(215) 301-4382

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117 ELM AVE Takoma Park, MD 20912

Anthony J. Fanelli

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