Shady Grove
Suburban Neighborhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Montgomery County 20850, 20878
Healthcare hub
Residents of Shady Grove have easy access to several healthcare facilities, including the Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, a 266-bed hospital. The 600-acre “Life Sciences Center” has Montgomery County's largest concentration of advanced technology companies like Johns Hopkins University-Montgomery County Campus, the Universities at Shady Grove, and several other biotech companies. The Universities at Shady Grove Regional Education Center is a unique educational center offering students access to undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine universities on one campus.
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Amenities at Downtown Crown and Rio
Shady Grove offers plenty of retail outlets, like the Downtown Crown Shopping Center, located right off Sam Eig Highway. Featuring a Harris Teeter grocery store, an LA Fitness, Sephora cosmetics, and several casual dining options, this is a great place to grab everyday essentials. For fine dining alternatives, there’s the popular Ruth’s Chris’s Steak House and Coastal Flats seafood restaurant. The nearby Fallsgrove Village Center is another popular shopping spot known for its Safeway grocery store and the area’s Krispy Kreme donut shop. For an evening out, residents love Rio, a lakefront shopping and entertainment district known for its big-box stores, boutique shops and various restaurants. Locals can dine on crab cakes or prime rib at Copper Canyon, then catch a flick at the AMC Theater. For outdoor activity, visitors can rent a paddleboard and enjoy some lakeside views or take a ride on Rio’s carousel.
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Townhouses, condos and apartments
Most properties in Shady Grove are recently constructed townhomes or condos that accommodate residents’ busy lifestyles. Prospective buyers can find a property for between $400,00 and $1 million, depending on size, condition and age. For renters, Shady Grove also offers plenty of apartment options.
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A’s for Shady Grove schools
Students go to Montgomery County Public Schools. They can attend Fields Road Elementary School and Shady Grove Middle School, which get A-minus scores from Niche. They can finish their public education at Thomas S. Wooton High School, which boasts an A-plus. Thomas S. Wooton High School, or Wooton as locals call it, serves over 2,000 students, 90% of whom are enrolled in honors or Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Wooton also offers dual enrollment options for students who wish to earn college credits early and has a 100% graduation rate.
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20 miles to Washington, D.C.
When it's time for a change of pace, the area’s proximity to U.S. Interstate 270 leads locals to surrounding communities like Bethesda. For local travel, there is the area’s Ride-On bus system, and for commuters, the Red Line at the Shady Grove Metro leads right into Washington, D.C, about 20 miles south.Stream Valley and Washington Woods parks
Stream Valley Park spans 50 acres of woodlands, hiking and trails. Washington Woods Park features basketball and tennis courts, a playground and several hiking trails, offering something for everyone.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Neil Bacchus
Neil Bacchus
EXP Realty, LLC
(301) 281-6383
130 Total Sales
1 in Shady Grove
$295,500 Price
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Ying Chen
Ying Chen
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 337-0919
44 Total Sales
1 in Shady Grove
$204,000 Price
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Audrey Romano
Audrey Romano
Compass
(301) 691-3593
75 Total Sales
1 in Shady Grove
$730,000 Price
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Marilyn Emery
Marilyn Emery
RLAH @properties
(240) 261-5804
69 Total Sales
2 in Shady Grove
$915K - $1.1M Price Range
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Eric Stewart
Eric Stewart
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 702-1551
484 Total Sales
4 in Shady Grove
$185K - $1.2M Price Range
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Marjorie Rojas-Suarez
Marjorie Rojas-Suarez
Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.
(571) 462-2259
84 Total Sales
1 in Shady Grove
$680,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Green Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Tennis
Malcolm King Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
RIO Washingtonian Center Lake
- Lake
- Trails
- Playground
Village Green Park
- Trails
Fallsgrove Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Washington Woods Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shady Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shady Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shady Grove, Gaithersburg sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Shady Grove, Gaithersburg over the last 12 months is $542,000, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Sale Price
$542,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$932,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$880,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
180
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,488
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,185
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,653
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,331
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
778
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 112 - 4pm
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Sunday, May 111 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 101 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,768 - $3,060 per month
- 333 Ellington Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 333 Ellington Blvd
- Gaithersburg, MD
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
19,479
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,473
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,837
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
65%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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