Central Rockville
Shop local produce at Dawson’s Market
The ground floor of the mixed-use development is filled with a mix of national restaurant chains and local spots serving cuisine that varies from Japanese to Peruvian to Lebanese. Rockville Town Center shoppers can pick up local produce, fresh-baked bread or hot coffee at Dawson’s Market. The shop was opened by the Dawson family, whose ancestors have lived in Montgomery County since the 1740s, before the store changed hands to its current owner in 2018. Central Rockville has more to offer besides the town center, including The Spot Asian Food Hall and Regal Rockville Center, which has screened films for more than 25 years. Locals can also shop at the retail centers along Rockville Pike.Memorial Day tradition lives on
The Memorial Day Ceremony started in Rockville in the 1940s, and today the parade of military members, veterans and civilians marches through Rockville Town Square. “It’s a down-home, small-town measure that was more the town in the ‘60s that it is now, but it’s a neat tradition that continues,” Stoner explains. A couple of blocks from Rockville Town Square, growers, bakers and shoppers gather on Saturdays for the Rockville Farmers Market.Woodmont Country Club ranked one of Maryland’s best
What was once a 19th-century farm is now Dawson Farm Park, a green space surrounded by houses. The historical farmhouse still stands, but it’s otherwise a typical city park, with a playground and picnic tables. In Rockville Town Square, an outdoor ice-skating rink opens every October. Members have relaxed at Woodmont Country Club since 1913. Golfers can play two 18-hole courses, and the north course is ranked among the top 10 best courses in Maryland by GolfDigest. A more modern recreation option is Movement Rockville, where visitors can scale climbing walls before a laid-back yoga class.Historical homes and midcentury subdivisions
Historical homes and midcentury subdivisions
The neighborhood’s northwest corner makes up West End, one of the oldest settled areas of the city. The grid of streets is lined with Federal homes from the early 1800s, Cape Cods from the early 20th century and other home styles built in between. Before the Civil War, the West End was home to the city’s three communities of free Black residents. Rockville traces its roots to the 1700s, but homes in the neighborhood generally have been built since the 1960s, when the city’s growth took off. These single-family subdivisions often contain Colonial Revivals and ranch homes. Prices for condos near Rockville Town Square start in the low $100,000s, while three-bedroom detached homes begin in the mid-$400,000s. A six-bedroom house can sell for a s much as $1.4 million.International Baccalaureate program at Richard Montgomery High
Schools draw many homebuyers to Rockville, Stoner says. Children can attend school in the Montgomery County Public Schools district, graded an A by Niche. Students in Central Rockville are likely to take classes at Beall Elementary School and Julius West Middle School, both of which get an A. Richard Montgomery High School, graded an A-plus, was the first in the county to debut an International Baccalaureate program. All students are eligible to participate in the program in their junior and senior years.Metro runs from Rockville Town Square to Washington, D.C.
Interstate 270 runs through the west side of the neighborhood, and drivers can take the roadway to Washington, D.C. The Rockville Metro station sits within a 10-minute walk from Rockville Town Square. Commuters and day-trippers can catch a train and reach Washington, D.C., in about 30 minutes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marilyn Emery
Marilyn Emery
RLAH @properties
(240) 261-5804
70 Total Sales
1 in Central Rockville
$525,000 Price
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Eric Stewart
Eric Stewart
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 702-1551
468 Total Sales
18 in Central Rockville
$108K - $1.1M Price Range
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Melissa Terzis
Melissa Terzis
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 248-8910
91 Total Sales
1 in Central Rockville
$219,000 Price
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Patrick Mayo
Patrick Mayo
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
(301) 417-5030
42 Total Sales
1 in Central Rockville
$430,000 Price
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Roby Thompson
Roby Thompson
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(202) 929-5866
161 Total Sales
1 in Central Rockville
$715,000 Price
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Tyler Siperko
Tyler Siperko
Compass
(667) 213-6539
184 Total Sales
3 in Central Rockville
$630K - $910K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Peg Sante Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Montrose Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Dawson Farm Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Dewey Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
James Monroe Park
- Picnic Area
Monument Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Dogwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Bullards Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Welsh Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Rockville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Rockville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Rockville, Rockville sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Rockville, Rockville over the last 12 months is $925,000, up 197% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$925,000
Median Sale Price
$925,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$925,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$490,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
551
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
197%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$395
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,087
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,165
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,216
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,364
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
815
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
476
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,316
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22:30 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,039 - $4,212 per month
- Fenestra at The Square
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 558+ Sq Ft
- 20 Maryland Ave
- Rockville, 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
20,831
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,296
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,303
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
68.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57
/ 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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