217 Doris Ave, Brooklyn, MD 21225

This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod offers original character, recently refinished hardwood floors on the main level (August 2026), a partially finished basement with a gas fireplace and half bath, and a second-floor dormer space currently used as a bedroom. The home has not been updated, but it is clean, well maintained, and ready to be occupied while updates are made over time.nnThe partially finished basement features knotty pine walls, a gas fireplace, and a half bath that is already plumbed for a shower. The first-floor and basement HVAC systems have been regularly serviced through a home warranty program, which has also been used over the years to address repairs and maintenance items as needed. Vinyl replacement windows and a 2014 roof are additional updates.nnOwned by the same family for more than 60 years, the home remains largely original. Upstairs, the dormer space is currently used as a bedroom, with generous closet and hallway space. The layout also offers the potential to create a larger primary suite.nnA screened, glass-louvered three-season porch provides a flexible entry space that could serve as a mudroom or additional living area. Outside, the corner lot features a fully fenced front and rear yard, plus a utility building with electric. Originally a garage, the building offers storage now and the possibility of restoring off-street parking.