silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate - South Silver Spring Condos
- 03/29/09 09:04 AM
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 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate - Quaint Acres
- 03/11/09 03:29 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: New Pharmacy Opens next to Whole Foods in Downtown Silver Spring
- 03/10/09 05:35 AM
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 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: They're Here! The General Store is Open at Forest Glen
- 03/05/09 07:17 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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silver spring real estate: North Woodside-Montgomery Hills Homes - Silver Spring Real Estate
- 03/01/09 01:15 PM
North Woodside is a true Bungalow Lovers Heaven! Many of the homes in North Woodside are built from models of SEARS HOMES, built between 1927 and 1940. In North Woodside, you can find examples of almost every Sears Type Home built in this era. There are 170 Homes in the North Woodside Subdivision.
The 100 homes in the adjacent subdivision of Montgomery Hills and Montgomery Forest were built in the early 1940's through the early 1950's. The Montgomery Hills houses are elegant brick colonials, cape cods and tudors.
These Subdivisions in Close-In Silver Spring have a fantastic collection of 270 single family houses within walking distance … (10 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate and Home Sales in Woodmoor
- 03/01/09 08:32 AM
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 … (10 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Md Real Estate and Home Sales in Indian Spring
- 02/27/09 09:09 PM
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 the 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.
The houses are charming Colonials, Cape Cods, Tudors, Bungalows … (15 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Tomorrow! 3 Ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day or Paczki Day in Silver Spring, Md
- 02/24/09 07:27 AM
Tomorrow 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 … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Aurora Condos - Downtown South Silver Spring Real Estate
- 02/21/09 12:09 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: The Silverton - Downtown Silver Spring Condos - 2016 Sales Report
- 02/21/09 05:50 AM
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 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: South Silver Spring Real Estate - 8045 @ Silver Spring Metro (Newell Street) Condos
- 02/21/09 04:01 AM
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 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate - Mica Condominiums - Real Estate Sales
- 02/21/09 02:05 AM
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 3,900 square feet in the Penthouse. 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 … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Is it the Right Time of Year to Sell a Silver Spring or Takoma Park House?
- 12/30/08 04:40 AM
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
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 … (3 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate and Home Sales in Woodside Park
- 11/20/08 12:10 AM
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, … (12 comments)
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silver spring real estate: House of Joe "The Neighbor" missed at Halloween
- 10/31/08 11:58 AM
About this time in October, a former Neighbor used to decorate his home to celebrate the season.
It started about 6 years ago, each year after that the decor for each season, got bigger and bigger, until every 4th of July, Christmas and Halloween you could count on every inch of the house and front yard being covered in lights and decoration. People from the neighborhood would come to look and take pictures.
Joseph, ( Joe The Neighbor ) moved the summer of 2007 and the Holidays haven't seemed the same since.
Joseph, if you are reading my blog I hope you know that it's just not Halloween around here without you … (11 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate - My Scariest, Spookiest Open House - A story for Halloween
- 10/31/08 03:01 AM
As a new real estate agent in 1989, I was always looking for a house to hold open on weekends and would volunteer to hold any house open. An older & more experienced agent was very anxious for me to hold open her new listing on Woodbury in East Silver Spring. It was such a cute house! A Dutch Colonial Style single family house built in the 1930's. As a green, brand new agent, I was really excited about having it open and kind of wondering why she did'nt want to do it herself. I did get this funny feeling in the office … (4 comments)
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silver spring real estate: It's that time of the season - 3 Best Places for Chicken Soup in Silver Spring, Md
- 10/25/08 12:49 AM
It's nippy, damp and clammy out. Today was the day to get my first guart of Chicken Soup for the season from the Parkway Deli (also known as the Grubb Road Deli) in Silver Spring. Yummm . . . . It never disappoints at this time of the year and through the rest of the fall and winter. I consider this the best chicken soup in Silver Spring.It is really the "Matzoh Ball Soup" served from a big square vat at the carry out part of the restaurant. I always order mine "without balls" (matzoh that is) or with "just one ball" The matzoh balls are not that bad, … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Homes and Real Estate - Forest Estates Neighborhood Silver Spring MD
- 10/22/08 06:33 AM
Forest Estates is a popular, attractive, quiet and family-friendly suburban community of single family homes in the Silver Spring zip code of 20902. The Neighborhood is bordered by Georgia Avenue to the west, Dennis Avenue to the north, Forest Glen Road to the south, and Sligo Creek Park to the east.
The land for Forest Estates came from the large 200 acre farm and country estate of Civil War General George W Getty. The last Getty heir, Mildred Newbold Getty lived in the house at 10001 Georgia Avenue until her death in 1982 . After her death the house was razed and … (13 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate in Historic Capitol View Park
- 10/21/08 02:56 PM
Capitol View Park is an Old Historic Neighborhood 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 a mix of every thing from old "Sears" Bungalows, Restored Victorians, post WWII capes cods, colonials and ramblers to recently built homes.
More info: Capitol View Park Neighborhood,
There are 395 Total Single Family Houses in Capitol View Park, Silver Spring zip code 20910
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Real Estate in the South 4 Corners Neighborhood
- 10/21/08 07:39 AM
Boundaries: University Boulevard West and Dennis Avenue to the north. Colesville Road to the east. Forest Glen Road to the south and Tenbrook Drive to the west
South Four Corners is a desirable location close to Forest Glen Metro Station and Downtown Silver Spring. Walking distance to recently renovated "Woodmoor Shopping Center" and a very friendly "Neighborhood Safeway Store" Bordered by Sligo Creek park with an abundance of nature, hiking-biking trails and recreation. This neighborhood has a very active Civic association, many events such as an annual COMMUNITY DAY, Halloween Parade and neigborhood yard sale. There are a lot of young families with children a babysitting coop, a … (13 comments)
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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 … (1 comments)
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