Layhill
Suburban Neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland
Montgomery County 20906
Midcentury single-family homes and townhouses
Most single-family houses on Layhill’s winding roads were built between the 1950s and ‘70s. Colonial Revivals often sit on quarter- to half-acre lots covered in white oak and red maple trees. Asphalt driveways typically lead to two-car garages attached to split-levels and ranch-style houses. A few new traditional homes from the late ‘90s dot Punch Street. Buying in Layhill can cost between $550,000 and $750,000, a range similar to a Montgomery County home’s average $600,000 selling price. The neighborhood also has a few brick-façade townhouses with prices ranging between $350,000 and $550,000.Youth sports, hiking and golfing in Layhill
Mid-County Community Recreation Center is in a brick-and-glass contemporary-style building on Queensguard Road. Inside, kids can shoot hoops during the basketball open gym times, while adults work out at the fitness center. Referee whistles fill the air during youth soccer games on the fields behind the center. In the same area, the asphalt-and-boardwalk Matthew Henson Trail runs for 4 miles, passing by rocky creeks and stretches beneath a dense canopy of silver birch trees that turn shades of orange and yellow every fall. West of the neighborhood, Argyle Country Club’s shingle-style clubhouse sits in front of its 18-hole golf course, which was a dairy farm in the early 1900s. Members can also access the club’s clay tennis courts and its lap-lane swimming pool.Highly ranked Montgomery County Public Schools
Kids can attend prekindergarten through second grade at Bel Pre Elementary School, graded an A-minus by Niche, before going to B-plus-rated Strathmore Elementary School for third through fifth grade. They may continue to Argyle Middle School, which earns a B and has a magnet program for digital design and development. The middle school is in the neighborhood, but Chasen says most kids don’t walk to school. “Everybody takes the bus because there’s a lot of traffic and some busy streets. You don’t want your kid walking around that.” Lastly, students can attend the B-minus-graded John F. Kennedy High School, which offers Academy Programs in broadcast journalism, health-care professions and business administration. Nearby, the private Barrie School is a kindergarten through 12th grade school that gets an A-plus.Layhill’s original church still stands
A few houses of worship are in the neighborhood, including the Christian Layhill Community Church on Bonifant Road and Miracle Temple Assembly of God on Woodwell Road. Victorian-style Oak Chapel United Methodist Church and its neighboring cemetery were built on Layhill Road in 1887.Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are a quick commute away
Layhill Road eventually connects with Maryland state Route 97, making Washington, D.C., a 13-mile drive south. Drivers can also follow Maryland state Route 200 and Interstate 95 northeast for 30 miles to reach Baltimore. Annapolis is 40 miles away via Interstate 495 and U.S. Route 50. Numerous Montgomery County bus stops are also in the neighborhood. Less than 3 miles south, the Glenmont Metro station follows the Red Line, taking passengers to Union Station in about an hour. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is less than 40 miles south, and Dulles International Airport is equidistant to the west. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is the closest hospital, 6 miles north.A neighborhood shopping center and easy access to Westfield Wheaton mall
Plaza del Mercardo is a yellow, Spanish-style shopping strip at the intersection of Bel Pre and Layhill roads. Walking under the terra-cotta-tiled awnings, shoppers can pop into locally owned bakeries and florists and big-box stores like Aldi and CVS. Though Starbucks and McDonald’s surround the shopping center’s parking lot, Chasen says locals typically go out to eat in downtown Wheaton, 4 miles south of the neighborhood. “If you’re not going to make the trip to D.C. for a night out, then downtown Wheaton is your best bet for good restaurants and bars,” he says. An Irish and American flag wave atop The Limerick Pub, where patrons sip pints of Guinness as the brick fireplace crackles and folk musicians strum guitars. Down the street, outdoor seating surrounds the blue brick building of Hakuna Matata Grill, which serves Persian, Indian and Portuguese food. “Westfield Wheaton mall is in the same area, so Wheaton is where people go for the majority of their big shopping trips, too.” Escalators connect Westfield Wheaton’s two levels, home to stores like Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sharon Ledbetter
Sharon Ledbetter
Weichert, REALTORS
(240) 998-1488
123 Total Sales
1 in Layhill
$500,000 Price
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Maria Estrada
Maria Estrada
Smart Realty, LLC
(833) 702-5312
27 Total Sales
1 in Layhill
$500,000 Price
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Rex Thomas
Rex Thomas
Samson Properties
(240) 920-0722
328 Total Sales
1 in Layhill
$670,000 Price
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Stella Bonilla
Stella Bonilla
Smart Realty, LLC
(301) 678-1945
30 Total Sales
1 in Layhill
$230,000 Price
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Brenda Mejia
Brenda Mejia
Compass
(202) 929-2270
79 Total Sales
1 in Layhill
$855,000 Price
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Juan Umanzor
Juan Umanzor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 624-7972
532 Total Sales
2 in Layhill
$320K - $550K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bel Pre Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Matthew Henson State Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Glenfield Local Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Layhill Village Park
Georgian Forest Local Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Sherwood Forest Manor Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Layhill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Layhill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Layhill, Silver Spring sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Layhill, Silver Spring over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$787,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$528,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,092
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,050
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,449
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,471
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,260
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
46.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
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
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 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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