West Rockville
Ramblers and upscale colonials in residential areas
Ramblers and mid-20th century colonials are common in West Rockville, but the neighborhood also has upscale models like brick colonials with rectangular columns and farmers' porches. Brick townhouses sit next to each other in subdivisions, and single-family home communities like Fallsgrove have community pools and playgrounds for kids. Houses sit behind rolling front lawns in enclosed suburban neighborhoods with shady oak trees and sidewalks. Prices range from $367,000 to $1.5 million.Community gardening and private golf in Rockville, Maryland
Green spaces and parks interweave with West Rockville’s residential streets. Wootton’s Mill Park, which sits at the site of a former saw and gristmill, spans 106 acres. At the park, people fish for trout, walk on paved pathways, play tennis and plant seeds in the community garden. Glenora Park, which spans about 5 acres, has a playground for kids, athletic fields and volleyball courts. The private Lakewood County Club has an 18-hole golf course that spans 7,100 yards and tennis courts. There’s an outdoor aquatic complex where kids can learn to swim, compete on the swim team and eat at the Poolside Pub. Admission is based on a lengthy membership interview process where candidates get to know existing members.Close to I-270 and the Beltway
Rockville sits just outside the so-called D.C. Beltway, north of where Interstate 270 connects with I-495. Because it’s outside the Beltway, home prices trend lower than inside the Beltway communities like Silver Spring, says Bacchus. “It’s a $600,000 to $700,000 difference inside the Beltway versus outside,” he says. But the commuter access is still great. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the National Institute of Health are 15 minutes away, driving into D.C. takes about 45 minutes and the Red Line ride from Rockville into the District takes 40 minutes.Modern retail and restaurant megacenter
It's easy to get around from Rockville, but with all its amenities, there’s almost no need to leave. In nearby North Bethesda is Pike & Rose, a 10-year-old modern outdoor mall that’s essentially the local version of Disney Springs. It’s the kind of place where people walk down a freshly paved sidewalk, past outdoor patios reverberating from the energy of weekend brunch and bottomless mimosas, past shops for big retail brands like REI and L.L. Bean and enter the iPic movie theater and kick back into reclining chairs to watch the latest Marvel movie. Pike & Rose has everything from ramen to boba tea to a dog café to a Porsche dealership. Above the movie theater, people sip cocktails in plush chairs at City Perch Kitchen + Bar. Pike & Rose sits along Rockville Pike, a busy thoroughfare with grocery stores like Aldi and Food Lion, big-box stores like Best Buy and car dealerships. “It’s a very busy road with about 150,000 cars per day, up and down,” says Bacchus. “It goes all the way north to Frederick, Maryland, so it’s a nice distance. On both sides there are restaurants, retailers and stores, apartment rentals and office buildings. It’s what we call ‘mixed use.’”Schools rated A or higher by Niche
Kids in Rockville can attend Montgomery County public schools. The school district is considered the second best in Maryland. Neighborhood schools include Lakewood Elementary School, Robert Frost Middle School and Thomas S. Wootton High School. All three schools are well regarded. Lakewood and Frost have A-ratings from Niche, and Wootton, considered the sixth-best high school in Maryland, has an A-plus rating. Wootton students can enroll in its Academy of Information Technology, which exposes them to careers in the digital space.
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Laura Finaldi
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Leah Webster
Leah Webster
RE/MAX Allegiance
(301) 215-2868
38 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$910,000 Price
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Ketaa Golden
Ketaa Golden
Fairfax Realty Select
(202) 991-3624
73 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$350,000 Price
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Jeni Spagnoli
Jeni Spagnoli
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(202) 937-1227
122 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$250,000 Price
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Arshia Kia
Arshia Kia
EXP Realty, LLC
(571) 556-7835
83 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$175,000 Price
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Janice Pouch
Janice Pouch
Compass
(917) 473-8269
111 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$1,420,000 Price
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Jinean L. Carter
Jinean L. Carter
Compass
(240) 363-0398
33 Total Sales
1 in West Rockville
$752,000 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
College Gardens Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Woodley Gardens Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Village Green Park
- Trails
Welsh Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Wootton's Mill Park
- Trails
- Playground
Fallsgrove Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Fallsmead Park
- Lake
- Pool
- Tennis
Glenora Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Anderson Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Rockville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Rockville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Rockville, Rockville sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Rockville, Rockville over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$645,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$215,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$169,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,675
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,370
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,352
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,139
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
816
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,880
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 101 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,716 - $4,943 per month
- The Ivy Rockville
- 2-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,384+ Sq Ft
- 1699 Yale Place
- Rockville, MD
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$2,110 - $3,465 per month
- MAA Fallsgrove
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 674+ Sq Ft
- 102 Fallsgrove Blvd
- Rockville, MD
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,419
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,662
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$163,681
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
74.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
46.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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