20910: Downtown Silver Spring, MD

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Why people live here

Here's what the revitalized downtown Silver Spring area has to offer prospective residents.


The Realty Institute Index

The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).

Current index:

52

Market characteristics:

Balanced market

What this means:

This area is experiencing a balanced market, with a healthy equilibrium between buyers and sellers.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

106

New contracts/mo:

31

Days inventory: (wt avg)

103


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$529,849

vs. Year ago home price:
$505,097



207 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Downtown Silver Spring listed by local realtors, agents, and real estate brokerages within each home price range and type. Click on the matrix to view these real estate listings.

$0-$250k

Detached

Townhouses

22

Condos

$250k-$400k

11

Detached

3

Townhouses

38

Condos

$400k-$600k

72

Detached

4

Townhouses

8

Condos

$600k-$800k

29

Detached

5

Townhouses

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

7

Detached

5

Townhouses

2

Condos

$1.2mm+

2

Detached

Townhouses

Condos


Facts about Downtown Silver Spring

Total Population:

38,553

Ages 0-14(%):

16.49%

Female(%):

53.29%

Ages 15-24(%):

12.46%

Male(%):

46.71%

Ages 25-44(%):

34.34%

Median Hshld Income:

$54,024

Ages 45-54(%):

15.7%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.15

Ages 55plus(%):

21%

Avg Hshld Income:

$72,571

HS Diploma(%):

9.22%

Owner Occp(%):

35.84%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

18.66%

Tenant Occp(%):

64.16%

Professional Degree(%):

20.14%


Information and links for Downtown Silver Spring

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

A Purple Line from Bethesda to New Carrolton?

Momentum seems to be quickly gathering behind some type of transportation link between Montgomery and Prince George’s County.

Downtown Silver Spring resource guide

Links to everything that is downtown Silver Spring from restaurants to stores to news and events

Silver Spring information - (Wikipedia entry)

Lots of information, demographic data, and links from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rockville Town Center Development Continues to Move Forward

Construction continues on the Rockville Town Center, located at the corner of Rockville Pike and Beall Avenue. Throughout the area, such towncenters have added excitement to the local area. We predict that this will be the case in Rockville as well. Initial elements will open in late 2006 with the grand opening to occur in 2007.

Free WiFi Available in Downtown Silver Spring

Wireless equipped laptops will be able to detect and connect to the Internet via active Hotspot access points in the Downtown Silver Spring area.

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more

Montgomery County's Resources

Check out links to all that Montgomery County Government has to offer.


Other Downtown Silver Spring links

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more

Montgomery County's Resources

Play Montgomery - on-line guide to parks, recreation, and entertainment in Montgomery County, Maryland

Things to see and do in Montgomery County - helpful county links

Montgomery County Parks and Planning

All about Montgomery County, Maryland - Comprehensive resource guide

Montgomery County Public Schools web site

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

A Maryland State guide to attractions throughout the state

A guide to outdoor activities in Maryland

The Tech Council of Maryland

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

Calendar of events throughout the state of Maryland

The State of Maryland's guide to local Farmer's Markets

Washington Parent Magazine website

Montgomery College

Maryland Metro Transit Authority - bus and train routes, schedules and information

Information about Holy Cross Hospital

Farmers Markets in Maryland

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Lists of tourist attractions in Maryland

A resource guide to festivals in Maryland

Maryland's Department of Human Services - home energy programs

The Washington Redskins web site

Gifted & Talented Ass'n of Montgomery County - Yahoo discussion group


Zip codes near Downtown Silver Spring

20012: 16th St/Heights Area, DC

20815: Chevy Chase, MD

20895: Kensington, MD

20901: Silver Spring (Four Corners), MD

20902: Wheaton/Silver Spring, MD

20912: Takoma Park, MD


The largest neighborhoods in Downtown Silver Spring

Woodside

Woodside Forest

Silver Spring

North Woodside

Woodside Park

Park Sutton

Rock Creek Gardens

Pt Wheaton Out

Blair

Rosemary Hills

Sligo Park Hills

Glen Briar

Capitol View Park

Silver Spring Metro

Rock Creek Apts


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News on Downtown Silver Spring

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Takoma Park

$419,000

5BR 2FB 0HB
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Rock Creek Gardens

$395,900

2BR 2FB 0HB
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