
3945 Rickover Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
What This House Offers
Welcome to Rock Creeks Woods, a neighborhood on the National Historic Register of Places. Called “the glass houses”, its 76 light-filled homes were designed and... built by renowned mid century modern architect Charles Goodman. A rare find, this 2500 SQFT home has thoughtful updates over the years, with attention to detail, keeping the original Goodman character while providing modern amenities. Its tree views, simple garden, and quiet location create a true oasis for a busy life. Relaxation can be found on a spacious deck and two patios, within a fenced area that offers some privacy in the landscape. The top floor has vaulted ceilings; walls of full-height windows; a living room with a wood burning fireplace, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms with light tunnels, a dining room; and a new kitchen with Bosh dishwasher, LG gas range, counter depth refrigerator, a skylight, and plenty of cabinets and counter space. The original hardwood floors on this level have been refinished. The lower level has two bedrooms, a full bathroom with a soaking tub, a family room with another wood burning fireplace, a den, and a huge utility-laundry-storage room. This level has new hardwood floors. It’s ideal for working from home, hosting visitors, teenage children hanging out with their friends, and movie nights. New amenities include an LG high efficiency washer, hot water heater, roof and gutters. The three Rock Creek Woods streets are lined cherry trees that make springtime glorious. There is no drive-through traffic. This quiet wooded glen and its proximity to Rock Creek Park mean that sighting of local fauna are common, including deer, owls, bunnies, and red foxes. On summer evenings, children of all ages will be charmed by lightning bugs putting on a show. The neighborhood has been featured in the Washington Post many times because of its unique architectural and natural beauty. It is a short distance to both Grosvenor and Wheaton Metro stations, bus stops on Connecticut Avenue, the MARC train station in Old Town Kensington; and NIH, Walter Reed, Pike and Rose, I-495 and I-270. Minimum credit score 750+. Renters'' net income must be four times higher than the yearly rent.
Unit
- $5,200 / month
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Fireplace
3945 Rickover Rd is a single-family home for rent in Silver Spring, MD
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1959
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Cathedral Ceiling
- 2 Fireplaces
- Den
- Skylights
- Living Room
- Recessed Lighting
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Family Room
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- 1891 Sq Ft Home
- Brick Fireplace
- Property has 2 Levels
- Casement Windows
- Window Treatments
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
- Counter Depth Refrigerator
Flooring
- Solid Hardwood
- Engineered Wood
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- Solar Tube
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Windows
- Side Basement Entry
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Driveway
Lot Details
- 11085 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned R60
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $5,200
- 24-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-01
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 161301259676
- Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, fireplace/flue cleaning, frozen waterpipe damage, gas, gutter cleaning, heat, HVAC maintenance, internet, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, minor interior maintenance, pest control, snow removal, all utilities, water
- $100 Repair Deductible
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Rock Creek Palisades Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- $100 Monthly Pet Rent
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Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Rock View Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Newport Mill Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Newport Mill Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Catherine Laboure School
Grades PK-8
Private
Albert Einstein High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Avalon School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park
Drive: 14 min (6.3 mi)
Montgomery College, Rockville
Drive: 14 min (6.6 mi)
Univ. District of Columbia
Drive: 18 min (7.9 mi)
Universities at Shady Grove
Drive: 18 min (8.6 mi)
Discover North Kensington, Silver Spring, MD
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 3945 Rickover Rd proximity to Kensington Triangle, Viers Mill Shopping Center, and Veirs Mill Village. Kensington Triangle is 1.5 miles away, and Viers Mill Shopping Center is within a 22 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 3945 Rickover Rd has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 10.3 miles. Transit options include Wheaton and Glenmont.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 3945 Rickover Rd are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.5 miles, including Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Regional Park, and Brookside Nature Center.
Airports
Living in North Kensington provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 34 minutes from 3945 Rickover Rd. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.2 miles away.
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