Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate - Debbie Cook

Drumline Competition and Fall Fest at Silver Spring's Northwood High School this weekend

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:52 -0600

If you love the drums in a marching band, come see a local competition of high school drum lines! Held at the football stadium at Northwood High School - 919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20902 (near the intersection with Arcola Ave.) this Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The 3rd Annual Drumline Competition with 9 Competing Drumlines including drumlines from Kennedy HS, Wooton, Springbrook, Whitman, Annapolis Area Christian and Northwood High School

Also 2 featured performances by The Washington Redskins Marching Band and Montgomery County Firefighters Bugle and Drum Corps

The Competition begins at 4:30 pm!
BBQ, Hot Dogs, Pizza, and Popcorn will be sold.

Cost of Admittance: $10 for Adults, $6 for Students, Kids 5 and under are admitted FREE.

IF IT RAINS the event MOVES INSIDE the Northwood High School AUDITORIUM.

At 6:30 pm you can move freely back and forth from the competition to the Silent Auction to support After Prom and indulge in a plateful of Italian cuisine provided by the original "Mama" Lucia!

Last and most fun for students is Game Night featuring card games aimed at high school students to benefit the Class of 2010. Come to the Cafeteria at 6 to enjoy the whole scene and one or all of these happenings. It's a great community event, especially fun for parents of middle-schoolers who are curious about what Northwood has to offer.

Northwood is one of the 5 High Schools serving the Silver Spring area through the Downcounty consortium giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study.

Halloween is Over - Time to Think Turkey and the Annual Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:47:05 -0600

Somewhere in Silver Spring . . . . the skeleton house was my pick for the best Halloween Display I saw this year.

My photos do not do it justice because they are taken in the daytime. There are skulls mounted on the gutters with fire spewing out of them (at night) like funeral pyres. Still can't figure out how they did that?

At night this yard really looks like a graveyard with skeletons hanging in trees, coffins, sitting in chairs, hanging from the highest window, sprawled on the ground in pieces. Someone is very talented and would be super at settting scenes.

Now that we are into November that means the annual Montgomery County Thanksgving Parade is aroung the corner. The Parade takes place on the weekend before Thanksgiving, Saturday November 21st this year.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Save the Date for the event that heralds the beginning of the Holiday Season!
Downtown Silver Spring on Georgia Avenue from Sligo to Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive to Fenton Street.

There will be Marching Bands, including the Redskins Marching Band and many High Schools from around the county, Macy's Parade type Balloons, floats, vintage cars, dogs, horses, ethnic dancing groups, police groups and fire trucks with Isiah Leggett as the grand marshall this year.

The Silver Spring Regional Center is looking for volunteer help with the Parade:
We need volunteers for the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade to act as balloon handlers- leading the giant Macy-like Thanksgiving balloons and dressing up in costumes to be on the floats. Also, we need assistance with set-up and break-down.

This opportunity is great for Groups!
Small Grp: 3-10: YES
Medium Grp: 10-25: YES
Large Grp: 25-50: YES
X-Large Grp: 50+: YES

The hours are from 7:30am to 1:30pm (you need to be present the whole time) on Saturday, November 21. Dress warmly, as you will be outside. You should try and wear black as your outside layer color. Once you arrive, you will be assigned a position and given directions about your volunteer job. Volunteers meet at the new fire station at 8110 Georgia Avenue. If you or your group is up for this Contact:
Elizabeth Gallauresi 301-793-2928 egallauresi@themodernmuse.com

Vintage Craftsman Bungalow for Sale in Downtown Silver Spring - $339,000

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:41 -0600

Updated 1920's Silver Spring Bungalow on a large terraced, privacy fenced lot in Downtown Silver Spring with a floorplan that includes a big front porch, living and dining rooms, a cozy fireplace, 3 bedrooms, full bath and a large walkout basement.

Super Location - Inside the Beltway and a 1.5 Miles from the New Silver Spring Transit Center METRO Station or Takoma Park METRO

Close by is the recently renovated Takoma Park Town Hall and Old Town Takoma - with the ever popular Takoma COOP, Farmers Market, local theater productions, parades, street fairs and festivals throughout the year.

Also within walking distance is The New "Silver Sprung" or Downtown Silver Spring with a host of restaurants, shopping, Town Center, entertainment, American Film Institute, Discovery Channel Headqarters, NOAA Headguarters and the New Expanded Campus of Montgomery College.

The new Silver Spring Civic Building and Veterans Plaza (open public space with a pavilion for summer concert series, and ice-skating rink in the winter)are under construction and set to open next year. Beautiful Sligo Creek Park with playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis & basketball courts, hiking, biking and over 10 miles of paved hard surface trails - starts just 1/2 block away!

410 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - $339,000

See Interior Photos and much more at this property's website: www.SilverSpringAve.com

Crystal Ball Reading for the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Real Estate Market

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:29:22 -0500

The Real Estate Market in Silver Spring and Takoma Park continues to pick up momentum. The question is, have we hit bottom and are we heading out of this or is this just a short upswing before the bottom really falls out?
I wish I had a Crystal Ball but . . . . . "Those that live by the Crystal Ball eat glass"!

My suggestion right now would be that if you are wanting to buy, jump in now. You can't go wrong. If you are selling or need to sell, sell now and price your home to move fast. If this is a short upswing then you don't want to miss your chance to sell now during an upswing. How long of a window might we have? This is another question that is begging for a Crystal Ball.

My guess is that we might see a better market for at least the next 60 days. The problem longer term could be interest rate increases or the increase in inventory of foreclosed homes. Either of these could have a negative impact. My suggestion is NOT to watch national trends, but focus mostly on what you see taking place in our community. This will certainly give you the best perspective on our Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland Real Estate market.  Click on the chart below to get your free "Real Time" Market Stats for Silver Spring or Takoma Park:

Takoma Park Celebrates it's 120th 4th of July Parade and Celebration

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:51:40 -0500

The Grandpappy of all Celebrations in Montgomery County is the one taking place in Takoma Park, MD this weekend!

This year's Annual Takoma Park Independence Parade and Celebration, now in its 120th year, is entitled "The Belle of Takoma Park," in remembrance of longtime resident and organizer of the parade for the last 40 years, Belle Zeigler. Zeigler died Dec. 14, 2008, at age 88.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues. The parade ends at Maple and Ritchie avenues.
Concerts by Violet Says 5, Positive Vibrations and the Takoma Park Community Band will begin at 7 p.m. Parade and raffle prize winners will be announced.

Fireworks are expected to start at 9:30 p.m.
Vendors will have food for purchase during the parade and fireworks, including hotdogs, funnel cakes and ice cream.
Parking is at the community center at 7500 Maple Ave. Rain date will be the next fair-weathered day.

The photos of the July 4th Decorations on the house in East Silver Spring are of "Joe the Neighbor's" handiwork from a few years back.

Silver Spring Real Estate and Homes in Historic Capitol View Park, MD

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:25:54 -0500

Capitol View Park was Montgomery County's First Historic District. This Old Historic Neighborhood is down by the Railroad Tracks and just past Forest Glen in the area of Silver Spring that borders Kensington, Maryland.

In this quiet shaded glen, away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown, you will find an eclectic mix of house styles and ages, every thing from old "Sears" Bungalows, Restored 1880's Victorians, post WWII capes cods, colonials ramblers and split levels new recently built homes.

Capitol View residents can enjoy living in this "woodsy, quiet and almost rural area that is between the hustle, bustle and convenience of Downtown Silver Spring and at one end and the quaint charm of the small town of Kensington at the other end.

The newsest addition to Capitol View Park is the Forest Glen Country Store Restaurant, which sits close to the neighborhood's boundary with Forest Glen. Robin Smith and Gillian Clark, former owners of Colorado Kitchen in the District, recently opened a restaurant in the 1880s-era general store on Post Office Road next to the Forest Glen "Castle".

More information about Capitol View Park and it's history can be found through the Capitol View Park Citizens Association and the Capitol View Park Historical Society.

Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools have a reputation as being among the best in the nation.
The public schools that serve the Capitiol View Park Subdivsion are:
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
Newport Mill Middle School
Albert Einstein High School
*at the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, Northwood High, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton High School.

There are also several excellent Private Schools convenient to Capitol View Park such as The Academy of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Elementary, Grace Episcopal School and the Evergreen School to name a just a few.

Capital View Park Real Estate

A recent article in the Washington Post describes this area as having bounty of variety in it's archictecture.
I can say that it also have a huge variation is it's Real Estate prices.
There are 395 Single Family Houses in the Legal Subdivsion of Capitol View Park, Silver Spring, Md 20910

Real Estate in 2008
12 Homes Sold in 2008
Average List Price - $430,349
Average Sold Price - $423,000
Lowest Sold Price - $270,000
Highest Sold in 2008 - $807,500
Average Time on Market - 165 Days

YTD Real Estate in 2009
14 Homes Sold YTD 2009
Average List Price - 2009 - $484,771
Average Sold Price - $474,014
Lowest Sold Price - $169,290
Highest Sold - $800,000
Average Time on Market - 66 Days

See the Homes Currently for Sale in Capitol View Park, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Want to Buy or Sell a Home in Silver Spring or Takoma Park? Visit www.SilverSpringHomeValue.com
For FREE Up to the minute Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland real estate market information.

Silver Spring Real Estate and Home Sales in Seven Oaks

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:11:28 -0500

The Seven Oaks Neighborhood in Silver Spring straddles Sligo Creek Park and 2 zip codes in Silver Spring. The boundries follow along Sligo Creek from Dale Drive and Colesville Road at Mrs. K's Tollhouse to the Silver Spring International Middle / Sligo Creek Elementary Schools on one side where the zip code is 20910. The other side of Seven Oaks is located in the zip code 20901 and extends from Colesville Road and Sligo Creek Parkway up to and including part of Franklin Avenue.

The houses are an eclectic mix of single family homes that range from older 1920's stone tudors, spanish revival style, brick colonials, cape cods, bungalows to more modern and contemporary split levels and ramblers.

The old original subdivision of Seven Oaks has a unique collection of Mediterranian Revival or Spanish Eclectic Style Homes on larger than average lot sizes. The two curved stucco stuctures on Franklin Avenue still mark the Ellsworth Drive entrance to the oldest part of the subdivision.

There are 291 Homes in the Seven Oaks Subdivision located "inside the beltway" under a canopy of towering mature native trees. The Seven Oaks neighborhood offers ready access to Beautiful Sligo Creek Park, the Silver Spring METRO station and all the ammenties of Downtown Silver Spring.

Public Schools
The Montgomery County school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. Public schools serving the Seven Oaks Subdivision:

Highland View Elementary (in zip 20901)
Sligo Creek Elementary (in zip 20910)

Silver Spring International Middle School

Northwood High School

At the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.

Seven Oaks Silver Spring Real Estate

Of the 291 Single Family Houses in the Legal Subdivision of Seven Oaks there were
8 Sales in 2008

Average List Price in 2008 - $528,225
Average Sold Price 2008 - $427,500
Average Subsidy Contribution from Seller -$3,900
Average Days on Market 2008 - 77

Year to Date January 2009 to Present
There have been 5 Closed Sales

Average List Price 2009 - $499,799
Average Sold Price 2009 - $501,050
Average Subsidy Contribution from Seller -$10,159
Average Days on Market 2009 - 57

Search all Homes currently for Sale Now in the Seven Oaks Subdivsion, Silver Spring, Md 20910 & 20901

Want to Buy or Sell a Home in Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland ?

Get a Free "Real Time" Market Snapshot of the Real Estate Market Activity in Silver Spring or Takoma Park: visit www.SSMarketSnapshot.com

Silver Spring Real Estate - Building Reincarnation on Dale Drive in East Silver Spring

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:23:27 -0500

The Building on the corner of Dale Drive and Schulyer Road is getting a face-lift, expansion, a second story and more square footage. When the building is finished with renovations it will become the new home of the Washington Revels.

The Washington Revels is a non profit cultural institution, the current headquarters are on Eastern Avenue in Silver Spring.

"An established cultural institution in the greater Washington area for over 25 years, Washington Revels is dedicated to reviving and celebrating cultural traditions -- music, dance, storytelling, drama and ritual -- that have bound communities together over the ages and across the globe."

Annual events include the professionally staged and directed Christmas Revels at Lisner Auditorium (drawing over 10,000 attendees in mid-December), Spring Celebrations, May Revels, Summer Solstice Festival Day, Harvest Barn Dance, and various Community Sings. Venues for these and many other productions range from outdoor parks to a 1500-seat theater

Before

This small 3,059 Sq Ft commercial building is in a mainly residential Neighbohood of East Silver Spring is in the same block as Silver Spring Intermediate - Sligo Creek Elementary School and Errters Market. The building has had several incarnations.

If you have lived in Silver Spring for a long time you will probably remember it as the Fairway Pharmacy for many many years. It's last incarnation was a consignment shop and Vincent Agnes Florist also had a storefront there for a long time.

Silver Spring Real Estate - South Silver Spring Condos

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:04:36 -0500

South Silver Spring is triangular shaped and is bounded by Newell Street and Blair Mill Road on the northwest, the B&O Railroad right-of-way on the east and the District of Columbia line on the southwest. The South Silver Spring area is a part of the Silver Spring Central Business District (CBD). It is a combination of small scale commercial buildings and a scattering of high rise office buildings. After years of decay, South Silver Spring is being transformed into an exciting mixed use neighborhood with high tech businesses, arts oriented enterprises, new restaurants and over 1,000 new housing units. The new housing is the result of several large, adaptive re-use projects and several new residential development.

South Silver Spring is the Ultimate Walkable Neighborhood - You can live practically car-free!

Run errands in no time, including a Giant, CVS, dry cleaners. Shop Organic at nearby Whole Foods Market and a weekly Farmer's Market (May to October). Explore more than 100 restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats - including highly rated favorites Ray's the Classics, Jackie's Restaurant, and Ceviche. Take in a movie at the American Film Institute's Silver Theatre and cultural center.

Bike and hike on the Capital Crescent Trail, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and the Silver Spring Green Trail.  Work out at Gold's Gym, Washington Sports Club, LA Fitness, or Curves.

Condominums in South Silver Spring are prized for their accessibility to Metro and their lower price tag as compared to DC.

                   Check out these real estate market reports for condominiums in South Silver Spring:

                                                          The Aurora

                                                                            8045 at Silver Spring Metro

                                                                             The Mica

                                                                             The Silverton

      Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Md with
              "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

                         Search all Condo's for Sale in the Downtown Silver Spring Area zip code 20910

Silver Spring Real Estate - Quaint Acres

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:29:20 -0500

Tucked away in this wooded sylvan setting off New Hampshire Avenue near White Oak is the Neighborhood of Quaint Acres in Silver Spring, Md. A Washington Post Article describes the setting in this neighborhood
to a tee.

The setting is perfect for the Mid Century Modern houses that were built there in the early to late 1950's. There are 156 Homes, most were built between 1948 and 1974 and each lot is a little over an acre. These great examples of custom built Mid-Century Modern Homes are what makes Quaint Acres a "Mid Century Modern House Lover's Paradise".

The oldest home is the original farmhouse built in 1853 where Quaint Acres Drive and Applegrove Road meet inside the Entrance to the Subdivision. The old farmhouse was the home of Altus Lacy Quaintance, the namesake for the neighborhood.

Contemporary Mid Century Modern architects and builders such as Charles Goodman and Frank Lloyd Wright loved to make their homes seem as if they were one with nature. Mid Century Modern Homes have simple, clean lines without a lot of embellishments. They use natural elements like stone, wood and glass, with a lot of floor to ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings. In a lot of the Modern homes, you get the feeling that you are outdoors when you are inside them. During this time period the homes in Quaint Acres were considered the epitomy of Luxury Living, much like the New Luxury Homes are thought of today.

This is a quiet, lovely neighborhood, where you can still find homes set back from the street on gorgeous, large, wooded lots, and NO McMansions what-so-ever.

New Pharmacy Opens next to Whole Foods in Downtown Silver Spring

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:35:23 -0500

There is a "new" pharmacy in the old Moto Photo storefront (next to Next Day Blinds) in the Whole Foods/Strosniders Shopping Center. Upscale Care Rx has moved here from the Crescent Condos Location on the "crazy busy" part of Wayne Avenue. It's way easier to get to now.

The Director, Dawit Tsegaye says "we have been very pleased" with this move and the traffic this week.

He looks forward to being able to hire people to work at the new store including pharmacy technicians and students.

There is more merchandise in this new location, such as greeting cards, hosiery, hair brushes, chapstick and other items you would normally find at a small mom and pop corner drugstore.

Upscale Care RX carries conventional as well as homeopathic medications.

They will flavor medications for your children or you, if needed, at no extra charge.

Upscale Care has FREE delivery.

What other Drugstore or Pharmacy in Silver Spring has this type of unique, friendly personalized service?

New Address

821 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 585-9005

They're Here! The General Store is Open at Forest Glen

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:17:29 -0600

Finally, after years of being vacant, the quaint old Forest Glen Landmark has had quite the facelift and is getting a fresh start. The structure built in 1918 was Formerly the Forest Glen Country Store where they sold candy, treats, crafts, souveniers, nick naks and at one time had a small lunch cafe.

The owners of the former popular Colorado Kitchen in DC have opened a charming, southern style casual restaurant complete with "down home" atmosphere. I love how they have kept the same basic layout, architectural features and old hardwood floors.
Check out the real stuffed bear on the piano at the front entrance from a Taxidermist in Pennsylvania.

The General Store

6 Post Office Road

Silver Spring, Md 20910

(301) 562-8787

Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 9PM

Saturday and Sunday 1:30 - 10:00 pm

Silver Spring Real Estate - North Woodside Home Sales

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:15:10 -0600

North Woodside is a true Bungalow Lovers Heaven!  Many of the homes in North Woodside are SEARS HOMES, Built between 1927 and 1940.  In North Woodside, you can find examples of almost every Sears Home built in this era.

This Subdivision in Close-In Silver Spring has a fantastic collection of 350 single family houses within walking distance of two Metrorail stations, an award winning neighborhood public school, parks, Snider's Supermarket, two dry cleaners, Staples, CVS, Tropical Ice Cream, Armand's, the Woodside Deli and a host of other attractions on nearby Georgia Avenue.

Schools
The Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. The public schools serving the North Woodside neighborhood in Silver Spring are:
Woodlin Elementary (k-5)
Sligo Middle School (6-8)
Einstein High School (8-12)
Also, at the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Northwood High, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.

There are also some high quality Private schools convenient to the North Woodside Neighborhood:
Grace Episcopal (K-8)
Calvary Lutheran (Junior K-8)
Jewish Primary Day School (K-6)


North Woodside Real Estate

7 Homes Sold in 2008:

1. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Colonial Farmhouse
    Listed Price - $769,000 Sold - $730,000
    Days on Market - 80
2. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Colonial Farmhouse
    List Price - $733,000 Sold - $702,000
    Days on Market - 62
3. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Expanded Bungalow
    List - $679,900 Sold - $667,000
    Days on Market - 214
4. 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Brick Cape Cod
    List - $649,000 Sold - $627,000
    Days on Market - 32
5. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Sears Bungalow
    List - $565,000 Sold - $550,000
    Days on Market - 55
6. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Sears Bungalow
    List - $555,000 Sold - $500,000
    Days on Market - 92
7. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Frame Cape Cod
    List - $349,000 Sold - $335,000
    Days on Market - 224

Year to Date Sales - 2009

1. 5 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Bungalow
    Total Renovtion Like New - 2009
    List - $899,000 Sold - $872,000
    $5,500 Seller Subsidy
    Days on Market - 239
2. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Bungalow
    List - $485,000 Sold - $476,000
    Days on Market - 7
3. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Bungalow
    List - $495,000 Sold - 507,000
    Days on Market - 8



Search Homes for Sale currently in the North Woodside and Adjacent Montgomery Hills Neighborhood

                    Thinking of Buying or Selling a Property in Silver Spring or Takoma Park?

                               Get a "real time" Market Analysis of Homes in the area.

Silver Spring Real Estate and Home Sales in Woodmoor

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:32:12 -0600

Boundaries: University Boulevard, Colesville Road (rt 29), Beltway 495 and Northwest Branch Park

Woodmoor and Indian Spring Village are the largest of the Legal Subdivisions in the Neighborhood known as Woodmoor. Woodmoor's first homes were built in the late 1930s. In the late 1930's, Indian Spring Country Club (now the Silver Spring YMCA) and Argyle Country Club (now Sligo Creek Public Golf Course) were a big draw for this quiet suburban "bedroom" community. Saint Bernadette's Church and the opening of Saint B's school drew many young families to the Community.

The cool, art deco style, circa 1940's Woodmoor Shopping Center at the edge of this beautiful neighborhood was recently restored. The medium sized, 3 story Shopping Center still has quaint, locally owned well known and long lasting mom and pop shops like the Woodmoor Pastry Shop, Santucci's Italian Deli, the Watch Pocket and Hoover Fisher's Florist to name a few. The Silver Spring Stage has been operating for many years in the basement of the Woodmoor Shopping Center that I hear, was once a bowling alley. More well know chains such as a CVS Drugstore, a Starbucks and Subway are sprinkled in this mix of stores. A new Tuesday Morning Outlet opened in Woodmoor Shopping Center in the Fall of 2007.

The Northwest Branch Park and it's stream runs along the northern Boundary of Woodmoor and offers a rich opportunity for recreation and nature watching for Woodmoor Residents. Woodmoor is a neighbor of the Northwest Branch and has it's own Woodmoor Green Team.

A pretty Neighborhood of 700+ Single Family Homes located in the Four Corners Area of Silver Spring, Md in 20901. Woodmoor brings to mind, older charming Cape Cods, Colonials mixed with a few post-war Ramblers and Split Levels on neighborly, shady, tree lined streets.

Schools
The Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation.
Montgomery County Public Schools serving the Woodmoor neighborhood:

Montgomery Knolls ES (PreK-Grade 2)
Pinecrest Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Eastern Middle School

Montgomery Blair High School

**At the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Northwood and Wheaton

St. Bernadette's fondly called "ST B's" is the Neighboorhood's Landmark Private School (K-8)

Woodmoor Real Estate

32 Homes Sold in Woodmoor in 2008
Average List (Asking) Price - $477,662
Average Sold Price - $461,390
Lowest Sales Price - $312,000
Highest Sales Price - $610,000
Average Time on the Market - 118 Days

26 Homes have Sold YTD 2009
Average List Price in 2009 - $439,304
Average SOLD Price 2009 - $425,969
Lowest Sale Price - $365,000
Highest Sale Price - $500,000
Average days on Market YTD 2009 - 69

Silver Spring Real Estate in Zip Code 20901 Comparison 2008 vs 2009 (Median Price and Days on Market)

Curious about Silver Spring Home Values or what'shappening in the Real Estate Market?
Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Home

Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring Get Your
"Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

Homes Currently for Sale in Woodmoor, Silver Spring, Md 20901

Silver Spring Md Real Estate and Home Sales in Indian Spring

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:09:09 -0600

Indian Spring is one of the most popular family friendly neighborhoods in Silver Spring.

Homes in Indian Spring were originally built as Golf Course or Country Club Homes. The area was developed around the Old Indian Spring Country Club & Golf Course in the late 1930's. When Country Club moved out to Layhill Road in mid 1950's, the grounds and buildings became the home of the Silver Spring YMCA.

The Indian Spring Neighborhood is located just inside the Beltway in Silver Spring, Md 20901, east of Colesville Road (Route 29). The southern border is Franklin Avenue and the west, University Boulevard.
Community Map of Indian Spring

The houses are charming colonials, cape cods and ramblers built from the early 1940's through the mid 1950s.  There are just over 800 single family homes in the Indian Spring subdivisions.

Schools
Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. Public schools serving Indian Spring:

Highland View Elementary School,
Silver Spring International Middle School,
Northwood High School,

At the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.

The Private schools convenient to the Indian Spring Neighborhood are:
St. Bernadette's fondly called "ST B's"
Grace Episcopal Day School
Calvery Lutheran School

The Indian Spring community was listed in the Washingtonian one of the "Best Places to Live" (2005). "This is the kind of inner-Beltway suburb that downtown Silver Spring was revitalized for. The professionals living here may have families, but they're not so suburbanized that they don't enjoy the art films, live music, and trendy food that are trademarks of the new Silver Spring." - Washingtonian Magazine.

The Indian Spring Community has family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and an email group for neighbors to keep up on the latest news, events, announcements and learn about local services. Some of the Neighborhood events are:  (the ever popular annual) "Taste of Indian Spring", neighborhood clean up, yard sale, Fall Fest, July 4th Celebration, Holiday Celebrations and Holiday House Tours. Find out more about the Indian Spring Community by visiting their website www.Iscaonline.com

Indian Spring Real Estate

26 Homes were SOLD in 2008

Average List Price in 2008 - $476,175
Lowest List Price - $299,900
Highest List Price - $610,000

Average SOLD Price in 2008 - $461,027
Lowest Sale Price - $300,007
Highest Sale Price - $610,000

Average Time on Market - 102 Days

25 Homes have SOLD YTD in 2009

Average List Price YTD 2009 - $465,344
Average Sold Price YTD 2009 - $448,212

Lowest Sale Price YTD 2009 - $250,000
Highest Sale Price YTD 2009 - $705,000

Average Time on Market YTD 2009 - 100 days

Single Family Homes Currently for Sale in Indian Spring, Silver Spring, Md 20901

Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring or Takoma Park with Debbie's "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

3 Ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day or Paczki Day in Silver Spring, Md

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:27:05 -0600

Today is Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Paczki Day,
the time we all Fatten ourselves up before tightening our
belts and giving up things for Lent. Below are 3
"recession proof" Ways to celebrate Fat Day on the
cheap in Silver Spring, Md

Number 1
Head straight to the WOODMOOR Pastry Shop for some of their famous, divine, decadently outrageous Paczki and or pick up one of their fantastic King Cakes for dessert. After a couple of these, you won't need any dinner or pancakes for a long time.

Number 2
There are several Silver Spring and Takoma Park Churches with Pancake Suppers tonight:

                  Church of the Ascension on Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring
                  Grace Episcopal Church on Grace Chruch Road and Georgia Avenue
                  Takoma Park Presbyterian Church on Tulip Avenue in Takoma Park
                  Colesville Presbyterian on New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville

                  Check out the new International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Location in Silver Spring
                  at 12251 Tech Road, Silver Spring, Md 20904 for NATIONAL Pancake Day 2009 and
                  FREE Pancakes til 10 pm tonight

Number 3
Stop at any "Popeye's" in Silver Spring and dine on the BEST Red Beans and Rice outside of New Orleans. The red beans and rice are the very same red beans and rice served at Al Copeland's Copelands of
New Orleans Restaurant.

South Silver Spring Real Estate - Aurora Condos

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:09:30 -0600

The Aurora Condominium project in South Silver Spring is a 145 Unit Condominium Community built by reclaiming and rehabbing 2 1950's era office buildings on Eastern Avenue just over the District of Columbia border line.

Developed by RST Development, Aurora Condominiums combined adjacent 12-story and 8-story office buildings into one integrated 143,000-square-foot residential community. The renovated twin towers are connected by a dramatic lobby and landscaped garden. The project completely Sold out in 2006.

Located in the heart of the new Silver Spring "arts and entertainment" district, a few blocks from Metro's Silver Spring station on the Red Line, you're close to everything you need. Units come with everything that today's buyers want: hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths, stainless steel appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows and airy floor plans that bring in lots of natural light.

Market Activity All Sales in the Aurora 2008

7 Sold Listings

All Listings were 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Units (Ranging from 1,004 sq ft to 1,148 sq ft)
Average Listing Price - $346,400 Average SOLD Price - $339,429 Average Days on Market - 43
Lowest Sold Price - $320,000   Highest Sold Price - $365,000   Average Seller Subsidy - $3,350

Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Condo or House

            Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring with
                    "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

Search all Condo's for Sale in the Downtown Silver Spring Area

South Silver Spring Real Estate - The Silverton

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:50:44 -0600

The Silverton Condos (by JBG Group) on East West Highway was built around the vintage art deco facade of the former Canada Dry bottling plant and has 210 dwelling units.
The units were finished in 2006 - 2007

The Silverton has Beautifully Appointed Floor Plans, Glass Doors Leading to Private Balconies,
Chef-Caliber Kitchens with Maple Cabinets and Granite Countertops, Granite Vanities in Bathrooms and Full-Size Washers and Dryers in the units!

There is a High-Tech Resident E-Lounge, Swimming Pool, Expansive Sundeck and a Cutting-Edge Fitness Center.

The Building is within Walking Distance to Metro and has Easy Access to Washington, DC & I-495. Walk to Excellent Shopping, Fine Dining & Entertainment.

                                                            All Sales Activity at the Silverton YTD 2008

There were 8 Closed Sales

1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2rd Floor Unit (718 sq ft)            Asking Price - 250,000 SOLD Price - $250,000
     Days on Market - 282
2)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1st Floor Unit (831 sq ft)            Asking Price - $269,900 SOLD Price - $269,900
     Days on Market - 35
3) 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1st Floor Unit (792 sq ft)            Asking Price - $290,000 SOLD Price -$280,000
     Days on Market - 65
4) 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (776 sq ft)           Asking Price - $295,000 SOLD Price - $290,000
     $7,700 Seller Subsidy
     Days on Market - 58
5)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Loft Unit (955 sq ft)          Asking Price - $324,900 SOLD Price - $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
6) 1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Loft Unit (955 sq ft)          Asking Price - $324,900 SOLD Price - $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
7)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2nd Floor Unit with Loft                Asking Price - $425,000 Sold Price - $392,500
     (1,212 sq ft) Days on Market - 68
8) 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 4th Floor Unit with Loft                 Asking Price - $490,000 SOLD Price - $450,000
     (1,300 sq ft) 15,000 Seller Subsidy
     Days on Market - 34

                        Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Condo or House

            Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring with
                    "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

                               Search all Condo's for Sale in the Downtown Silver Spring Area

South Silver Spring Real Estate - 8045 Newell Street Condos 2008 Sales Report

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:01:17 -0600

8045 Newell Street (by Patriot Group) is a five story, 120 unit condominium building. This building was completed and already Sold out in 2006.

This Building offers a Fun, Funky, Hip and Laid Back Urban Lifestyle, in a Small Intimate "Pet Friendly" Building. Located by Historic Acorn Park in the South Silver Spring neighborhood, the Units have Open Floor Plans with High Ceilings, Washers and Dryers in the Units and either a balcony or sunroom.

SAVE your GAS! and Walk everywhere from this building that has a very high Walkabilty Score. Walking Distance to Silver Spring Metro/Red Line, Rock Creek Park hiking biking trails and all the ammenities of Downtown Silver Spring.

2008 Sales for 8045 @Silver Spring Metro

8 Listings SOLD in 2008

1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor
     (820 sq ft) Asking - $245,000
     Sold Price - 245,000
     Days on Market - 222
2) 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 5th Floor
    (820 sq ft) Asking - $285,000
     Sold for - $285,000
     Days on Market - 21
3) 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 4th Floor
     (820 sq ft) with Gar. Parking Space
     List Price - $299,000
     Sold Price - $284,000
     Days on Market - 8
4)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den 3rd Floor
    (935 sq ft) - with Garage Parking
     Asking - $320,000
     Sold Price - $320,000
     Seller Subsidy $10,000
     Days on Market - 85
5) 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den 2nd Floor
     (900 Sq ft) with Gar. Parking
     Asking Price $347,500
     Sold Price - $335,000
     Days on Market - 11
6) 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2nd Floor
     (1,221 sq ft) No Parking space
     Asking Price - $324,000
     Sold Price - $324,000
     Days on Market - 6
7) 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1st Floor
     (1,177 sq ft) with Garage Parking
     Asking Price - $389,000
     Sold Price - $375,000
     Days on Market - 44
8)  2 Bedroom - 2 Bath 3rd Floor
     (820 sq ft) with Garage Parking
     Asking Price - $410,000
     Sold Price - $401,000
     Days on Market - 7

                                  Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Condo or House

            Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring with
             "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

                                         Search all Condo's for Sale in the Downtown Silver Spring Area

Mica Condominiums - 2008 Real Estate Sales

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:05:19 -0600

Originally Built in the 1960's as a rental apartment building, the MICA was converted to condominium ownership in 2006. There are 151 Units in the Mica Building

Features include floor to ceiling windows with great views of Downtown Silver Spring looking towards Rock Creek Park, private balconies, maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile baths. Square footage of these units is Spacious, ranging from 817 to over 1700 square feet. There is a Swimming Pool with sun deck, a full media center and state-of-the-art fitness center. All units have garage parking and the Building is located 2 Blocks from the Silver Spring Metro Station in Downtown Silver Spring.

2008 Sales in the MICA

11 Sold Listings

8 were 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Units
1 was a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit
2 were 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Units

Average List/Asking Price - 340,300
Average Sold Price - 336,918
Average Seller Subsidy/Concessions - $9,247
Average Days on Market - 59

Lowest Price was for a 860 sq ft 1 Bedroom Unit - $268,900
Highest Price was for a 1,718 sq ft 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Unit - $539,900

Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Condo or House

Keep up to date on the prices, market changes and trends in your area of Silver Spring or Takoma Park with Debbie's "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different areas of Silver Spring

Search all Condo's for Sale in the Downtown Silver Spring Area

Silver Spring Forest Estates Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:32:10 -0600

The Forest Estates Neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland 20902 is bordered by Georgia Avenue to the west, Dennis Avenue to the north, Sanford Road to the south, and Sligo Creek Park to the east.

Forest Estates is an attractive quiet suburban community of single family homes built between the 1940's through the mid 1960's. Most homes are solidly built Post War brick cape cods and colonials. The community is walking distance to the Forest Glen METRO station. Forest Estates is located just outside the beltway (as in a matter of a few feet outside the Beltway) but close to the hustle, bustle, nightlife, shopping and ammenites of Downtown Silver Spring and Washington, DC. There is an abundance of Parkland in and around the Forest Estates Neighborhood. General Getty Park is a popular neighborhood park within the Forest Estates Neighborhood and all the ammenities of Wheaton Regional Park are nearby.

The Forest Estates Community Association is an active group that represents residents interests in county planning and other political issues. The group has family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and an email group for neighbors to keep up on the latest news, events, and announcements and learn about local services. Some of the events are: A Community Picnic, National Night Out, Park Clean-Up and a Halloween Parade. Visit the Forest Estates Community Website

The Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. The public schools serving the Forest Estates neighborhood in Silver Spring are:

Oakland Terrace Elementary School
Sligo Middle School
Einstein High School

Also, at the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Northwood High, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.

There are also some high quality Private schools convenient to the Forest Estates Neighborhood:
St. John the Evangelist School
St. Andrew Apostle School
Calvary Lutheran School
Hebrew Day School of Montgomery County

Forest Estates Real Estate Silver Spring
There are 446 Single Family homes in the
Forest Estates subdivision.
Market Activity in Forest Estates 2008:

14 Sold Homes SOLD in 2008

Average Asking Price - $415,735
Average Sold Price - $402,347

Average Days on the Market - 68

Highest Sold Price - $525,000
Lowest Sold Price - $290,000

Homes Currently for Sale in Forest Estates, Silver Spring, Md 20902

Thinking of Buying or Selling Silver Spring Real Estate? or just want to know what's happening in the Market Right Now? Get a FREE "Real Time" Market Snapshot

Want to live in Forest Estates or one of the surrounding communities?

Search all available Single Family Homes in Forest Estates, Carroll Knolls, Mckenny Hills and surrounding neighborhoods in zip code 20902


    For help in navigating today's tough Real Estate Market. Give Debbie Cook a Call (301) 587-3528
                                                       www.SilverSpringTeam.com

Is it the Right Time of Year to Sell a Silver Spring or Takoma Park House?

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:40:56 -0600

Statistics for Real Estate in Silver Spring, Md (Downtown) zip code. Notice the big uptick in the median price at the very end of the year when the inventory gets Low the median price rises. It appears that selling a house at this time of year may be a smart move. Less Inventory means Less competition and can translate into a better price!

The Eight Reasons Why Winter may be the Best Time to Sell

SILVER SPRING Real Estate Market (20910)

Median Price

Average Days on Market

Inventory

Median Market Action Index

To follow the trends in your Silver Spring or Takoma Park zipcode - Subscribe to My Market Reports.
It is FREE and there is no obligation.

For a no obligation, Computerized Assesment of Current Home Value in Silver Spring or Takoma Park
visit: www.SilverSpringCMA.com

Silver Spring Real Estate and Home Sales in Woodside Park

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:10:57 -0600

One of the Most Popular Older Silver Spring Neighborhoods, Close-in Woodside Park has an interesting history.
This Mature, Densely Wooded Neighborhood is accessible to Downtown Silver Spring and the Silver Spring Metro Station. Located inside the Beltway and just over the Washington DC line in Maryland, this gorgeous old subdivsion of charming homes has larger than average lot sizes. With sweeping lawns, the lot sizes are some of the largest you will find in the 20910 zip (close-in) area of Silver Spring.

The Woodside Park Civic Association is an active group of residents that represent the neighborhood's interests in urban planning and other political issues, creates family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and provides a forum for neighbors to communicate with each other.

Schools
Montgomery County Public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. Public Schools serving Woodside Park:

Woodlin Elementary School
Sligo Middle School
Albert Einstein High School

At the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice (space availability) regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Northwood and Wheaton.

There are also excellent Private Schools convenient to Woodside Park such as Grace Episcopal Day School and Calvery Lutheran School.

Real Estate

There are 700 Single Family Homes in
the Legal Subdivsion of Woodside Park

In 2008
11 Listings Sold
Average List (Asking) Price - $731,630
Average Actual Sold Price - $717,991
Lowest Sold Price - $455,000
Highest Sold Price - $1,200,000
Average Days on Market - 66

Year To Date 2009
3 Listings Sold
Average List Price -$666,633
Average Sold Price - $638,667
Average Days on Market - 90

Homes Currently for Sale in Woodside Park

Curious about your Silver Spring Home's Value or what's happening in the Real Estate Market right NOW?

For "Real Time" Market Stats, Charts and Statistics for the different zip codes/areas of Silver Spring and Takoma Park visit   Silver Spring - Takoma Market Trends

Get a computerized Market Analysis of your Silver Spring Home at:   www.SilverSpringCMA.com

For Expert Assistance Navigating the Current Real Estate Market in Silver Spring or Takoma Park Maryland
contact Debbie Cook with Long and Foster Realtors (301)587-3528

Want to live in Woodside Park?

Search Silver Spring Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Woodside Park and Woodside Forest
Silver Spring, Md 20910


     Market Trends for Silver Spring Md zip Code 20910 - Comparison with Last Year

Want to live in Zip Code 20910?

Search All Silver Spring Real Estate for Sale in zip Code 20910

Silver Spring's Pretty Older Sister - Takoma Park, Maryland - A Victorian Suburb

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:22:52 -0600

Takoma Park, or "Granola Park" as some locals call it now, was the first planned suburban community of Washington, DC. Founded in 1883, by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert, Takoma Park was developed along a branch of the B & O railroad. It was originally conceived as a "summer resort" area, as a healthful clean-water alternative to Washington, DC's malarial swamps. With a population of 18,000 it rests along the upper northeast boundary of D.C. and strattles Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland.

B.F. Gilbert named his community TAKOMA an Indian word meaning "High Up - Near Heaven". Takoma Park has it's own city government, police department, library and is served by Montgomery County Schools

Religion and politics has shaped the Takoma Park community. From the early 1900's to 1990, Takoma Park was the world headquarters of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Two of the church's institutions remain today, The Washington Adventist Hospital, and Columbia Union College. The coming of metro service to Takoma Park has made it a perfect "bedroom community" for young professionals. It is a 15 minute commute to the middle of Downtown D.C. by Metro from the Takoma Station on the Red Line.

Takoma Park is a friendly "laid back", independent, small town with liberal politics. The residents are politically active and have put in place a number of progressive measures such as the declaration of a nuclear-free zone and legal recognition of non-marital partnerships.

In the historic district you will find grand old Victorians, Bungalows, American Four Squares and other old timey styles, along tree-lined streets.

The Old Town offers an eclectic, funky mix of small, locally owned specialty shops and small restaurants, cafes and a very popular FOOD COOP. From the end of April to mid December there is a farmers market every Sunday in the center of town. To celebrate July 4th, the town puts on its own parade and its own fireworks display.

Takoma Park Real Estate

In 2008 there were 100 sales of single family detached homes in Takoma Park, sales prices range from a low of $200,000 for a three bedroom one bath brick colonial in need of total renovation to a high of $1,005,000 for a completely restored 7 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bath Victorian. The median price for a single family home in Takoma Park in 2008 is $429,700.

Search all Homes for Sale Now in Takoma Park, Maryland, 20912

TAKOMA PARK Real Estate Market

Silver Spring Md - Today's the Day - Get out and Vote

Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:03:03 -0600

Check out these Bi Partisan Places in Silver Spring.

After you cast your vote - Take yourself and your "I Voted - YO Vote" sticker over to any Starbucks in Silver Spring and have a FREE cup of Coffee.

On Wednesday Evening, after it's over (and we all hope it'll be over) - November 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm . . Stop by Whole Foods in Silver Spring for a "Thanksgiving Tasting":
A store-wide sampling of Thanksgiving favorites including free range turkey to pumpkin pie, they are promising to put you in the holiday mood