20902: Wheaton/Silver Spring, MD

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Why people live here.

Here’s what Wheaton 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:

33

Market characteristics:

Somewhat slow

What this means:

This market favors buyers, with properties selling at a moderately slow pace.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

256

New contracts/mo:

48

Days inventory: (wt avg)

160


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$398,048

vs. Year ago home price:
$422,166



451 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Wheaton 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

2

Detached

2

Townhouses

27

Condos

$250k-$400k

136

Detached

63

Townhouses

31

Condos

$400k-$600k

141

Detached

36

Townhouses

1

Condos

$600k-$800k

17

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

1

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$1.2mm+

1

Detached

Townhouses

Condos


Facts about Wheaton Silver Spring

Total Population:

45,638

Ages 0-14(%):

20.38%

Female(%):

51.11%

Ages 15-24(%):

12.51%

Male(%):

48.89%

Ages 25-44(%):

28.76%

Median Hshld Income:

$64,807

Ages 45-54(%):

14.44%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.8

Ages 55plus(%):

23.9%

Avg Hshld Income:

$79,683

HS Diploma(%):

12.03%

Owner Occp(%):

68.59%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

13.9%

Tenant Occp(%):

31.41%

Professional Degree(%):

12.64%


Information and links for Wheaton 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.

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.

The incredibly beautiful Brookside Gardens in Wheaton

McCrillis Gardens and Gallery

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 Wheaton 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

Wheaton Regional Park

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park

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


Zip codes near Wheaton Silver Spring

20895: Kensington, MD

20901: Silver Spring (Four Corners), MD

20904: Silver Spring (Briggs Chaney), MD

20906: Silver Spring (Glenmont/Layhill), MD

20910: Downtown Silver Spring, MD


The largest neighborhoods in Wheaton Silver Spring

Conn Ave Estates

Chestnut Hills

Wheaton Hills

Americana Finmark

Kemp Mill Estates

Hearthstone Village

Carroll Knolls

Wheaton Forest

Forest Estates

Sierra Landing

University Twrs

Cameron Heights

Connecticut Gardens

Pt Wheaton Out

Wheatoncrest


Comments about Wheaton Silver Spring

Kemp Mill Estates (Submitted by EJC)

It's a fantastic neighborhood. Kemp Mill Elementary is an outstanding school. The neighborhood is close to Wheaton Regional Park, with several entrances to the trails right in the neighborhood. The Kemp Mill Swim Club is fabulous -- roomy, with nice blue water and lots of trees. It's like being on vacation without leaving home. Wheaton Metro Station is a short drive away as are a variety of ethnic restaurants and shopping.

Forest Estates (Submitted by ECL)

Forest Estates is a quiet but extremely friendly residential neighborhood. There is a very active neighborhood list serve and people generally seem to know each other and interact quite a bit. There are lots of kids of all ages, as well as a lot of original owners. There's a great little park with a playground and the neighborhood also runs along side Sligo Creek park, which has a fantastic path for walking, running, biking, etc. There are no shops commercial establishments in the neighborhood itself, but it's not far from the section of Georgia Avenue by the beltway which has some. It's also a short drive from downtown Silver Spring and Wheaton (it's right inbetween the two), each of which has many restaurants, shops, etc. It is walking distance from the Forest Glen metro station. It's a perfect location if you want a quiet, friendly suburban feel but still be close to commercial areas and Metro.

McKinney Hills (Submitted by TPL)

This neighborhood is close to the District of Columbia with a resonalbe commute. There is a community pool with a great park which includes tennis and basketball courts.

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Glen Haven

$512,000

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Cameron Heights

$374,000

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