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Ashton-Sandy Spring offers a small-town feel near Washington
Midway between Washington and Baltimore is the small community of Ashton-Sandy Spring, where pastoral views meet easily accessible shopping and dining. In Ashton-Sandy Spring, locals get the peace and quiet of rural life with the convenience of suburban living. It's clear there are plenty of reasons people move to this quiet suburb. “Ashton-Sandy Spring gives you that small-town feel but still allows a commute to the big city,” says Tony Zowd, a realtor with Integrity Plus Network of Coldwell Banker Realty. “People can catch a game or see a show in DC, then come home to a peaceful community.”
The large amount of tree cover in Ashton-Sandy Spring makes way to residents enjoying watching the color changes in the fall.
Coneflowers and more are for sale at Spring Lake Plants and Produce in Ashton-Sandy Spring.
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Homes in subdivisions and planned developments can exceed $1 million
This neighborhood is made up of several subdivisions branching off two-lane country highways. Multiple planned developments exist in Ashton-Sandy Spring, with some dating back to the 1960s and others built in the early 2000s. These developments are equipped with well-maintained sidewalks and tree-lined streets, perfect for evening strolls and bike rides. Houses range in style and price, from 1960s split levels priced from $550,000 to $700,000, to modern colonial-inspired custom builds for $1 million to $1.3 million. “There are several new developments in the area,” Zowd says. “When space opens for development in the DC metropolitan area, you know it’s going to be built on quickly! This is a very in-demand area.” Outside of the planned developments, individual houses on multi-acre woodland lots can sell for $600,000 to $800,000. These houses do not have sidewalks and are far from neighbors with a more rural feel.
Home prices in Ashton-Sandy Spring can range widely from $550,000 to $1.3 million, depending on size and style.
Split-level homes from the 1960s are usually the cheapest homes in Ashton-Shady Spring.
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Students attend highly rated Montgomery County schools
The Montgomery County Public School District is a draw for the area. Students may attend Sherwood Elementary School, rated A by Niche, William H. Farquhar Middle School, A-minus, and the A-rated Sherwood High School. “Schools are a huge factor for many people considering moving here,” says Zowd, “because the district is highly ranked and regarded as one of the best in the state.” Sherwood High School has just over 1,750 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Sherwood Elementary School earns an A rating from Niche.
Farquhar Middle School serves as Ashton-Sandy Spring's middle school.
Sherwood High School prepares students for higher education and beyond.
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Recreation includes Adventure Park and the Sandy Spring Museum
There’s plenty to do for fun in Ashton-Sandy Spring. Locals go to the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School to zip-line through their aerial forest and try their hands at axe throwing. For quieter recreation, check out the Sandy Spring Museum. This museum showcases the history of the area and hosts rotating exhibits including works from local and traveling artists. There are also special events, like the Summer Beer and Wine Garden series, where locals enjoy live music and local food and drink vendors during summer evenings with their neighbors. In the winter, the museum holds the Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Gift Show which supports local artists and provides them with a place to sell their creations.
The Sandy Spring Museum in Ashton-Sandy Spring is a cultural arts center that also holds events.
Adventure Park in Ashton-Sandy Spring has various climbing courses.
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Locals drink and dine at Olney Winery and Dempsey’s of Ashton
Fruit wines, including blackberry and watermelon wines, are ready for locals at Olney Winery. This winery has garnered over 50 awards both internationally and statewide, and all wines are locally crafted. While there is a snack menu available, customers are encouraged to bring their own meals and picnic on the outdoor tables at the winery. When you’re in the mood for a sit-down dinner, head across the street to Dempsey’s of Ashton, a local restaurant with classic American fare including strip steak, grilled chicken salad and beer-battered onion rings. If you would rather cook at home, nearby Olney Town Center has a Giant Food, a Harris Teeter and a Safeway just three miles west of Ashton-Sandy Spring.
Dempsey's is a local favorite in Ashton-Sandy Spring.
Olney Winery in Ashton-Sandy Spring has outdoor seating and serves brick-oven pizza.
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Crime and Safety
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Ashton-Sandy Spring
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Ashton-Sandy Spring Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Olney sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Olney over the last 12 months is $812,450, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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