Layhill South
Suburban Neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland
Montgomery County 20906
Homes from the ‘80s and beyond in Layhill South
Layhill South’s winding roads and cul-de-sacs are made up of subdivisions. Red-brick Colonial Revivals often sit on 7,000-square-foot lots shaded by a white oak tree in the Tivoli community, which was developed in the 1980s. Layhill View has four-to-five-bedroom New Traditional homes built in the ‘90s dotting sidewalk-lined streets. In the Poplar Run neighborhood, asphalt driveways lead to two-car garages alongside Craftsman-style homes from the 2010s. Compared to a Montgomery County home’s average $600,000 selling price, older homes here can start at $600,000, while newer homes may reach $1.5 million. The neighborhood also has a few townhouse complexes with prices ranging between $400,000 and $600,000.Pocket parks and private pools in Layhill South
Homeowners in the Middlebridge and Poplar Run Subdivisions have access to private swimming pools, but anyone in the area can hike and bike the Poplar Run Trail. The mile-and-a-half-long asphalt and boardwalk path stretches across marshland around the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. A primary-colored playground sits atop woodchips at the Glenfield Local Park, as opposed to the blue, green and orange climbing structures of the playground at Saddlebrook Local Park, next to the Maryland National Capital Park Police headquarters.High grades for Montgomery County Public Schools
Kids can attend Glenallan Elementary School, graded an A-minus by Niche. They may continue to Odessa Shannon Middle School and John F. Kennedy High School, both earning B-minus grades. The high school offers online dual enrollment classes with Montgomery College, including American Sign Language, microbiology and British literature. Its 30-acre campus is also located in Layhill South on Hutchison Way, making it easy for locals to watch a Cavaliers football game on Friday nights.Wheaton Regional Park is a hub of hiking, fishing and botany
Despite these small recreational hubs sprinkled across Layhill South, Wheaton Regional Park, less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood, is the most popular green space in the area. “It’s a county park, so it’s huge, and people can spend an entire day here hiking or playing just about any sport imaginable,” Chasen says. The park’s 11 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails weave through hardwood forests and around lakes, where anglers can catch largemouth bass and black crappie. Tennis balls whack against the indoor and outdoor courts, and kids learn to skate inside the Wheaton Ice Arena. Brookside Gardens spans 50 acres across the park’s northern region with maple tree groves, rose bushes and an exotic plant greenhouse. A miniature replica of a red 1860s steam train drives kids around the park. Hand-carved horses and zebras circle the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel, located on the National Mall from 1967 until 1981 and now a staple of Brookside Gardens.The Glenmont Metro station is a quick drive away
Though some residential streets have sidewalks, Layhill South is a car-dependent community. “You won’t really see anyone walking unless it’s with their dogs,” Chasen says. Layhill Road eventually connects with Maryland State Route 97, making Washington, D.C., a 13-mile drive south. “A metro station is super close, but people can’t walk to that because they’d have to cross Layhill Road, which can get congested during rush hour,” he adds. The Glenmont Metro station on nearby Georgia Avenue follows the Red Line, taking passengers to Union Station in about an hour. Numerous Montgomery County bus stops are also in the neighborhood. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 30 miles south, and Dulles International Airport is equidistant to the west. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is the closest hospital, 8 miles north.Layhill South is near several big-box shopping centers
A Lidl grocery store, Staples and CVS anchor the strip mall in Layhill South’s southernmost corner. Fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s and Starbucks surround the shopping center, and some locally owned restaurants are across the street. For instance, wooden booths, neon beer signs and flat-screen TVs cover the stone walls at Stained Glass Pub, a sports bar known for thick-crust, rectangular pizza since 1973. “You’d be shocked by how busy this little hole-in-the-wall place gets on the weekends,” Chasen says. “They do trivia and live music, and it’s one of the few longstanding, local spots in the area.” Downtown Wheaton, about 3 miles south of the neighborhood, is home to even more restaurants and Westfield Wheaton, a two-story mall with stores like Target, Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ciara Lascano
Ciara Lascano
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Redwood Realty
(866) 945-7417
51 Total Sales
1 in Layhill South
$445,000 Price
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Gary Rudden
Gary Rudden
RE/MAX Realty Services
(240) 363-0885
183 Total Sales
1 in Layhill South
$640,000 Price
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Juan Umanzor
Juan Umanzor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 624-7972
532 Total Sales
1 in Layhill South
$805,000 Price
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Cathy Paulos
Cathy Paulos
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 433-7215
76 Total Sales
1 in Layhill South
$542,000 Price
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Russ Brown
Russ Brown
Realty One Group Performance, LLC
(240) 839-6555
91 Total Sales
1 in Layhill South
$380,000 Price
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Pablo Hurtarte
Pablo Hurtarte
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
(301) 264-6730
93 Total Sales
2 in Layhill South
$827K - $932K 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
Bel Pre Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Saddlebrook Park
Wheaton Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Glenfield Local Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Glenmont Greenway Urban Park
- Trails
Layhill Village Park
Sherwood Forest Manor Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Layhill South | 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 South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Layhill South, Silver Spring sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Layhill South, Silver Spring over the last 12 months is $670,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$691,950
Median Sale Price
$670,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$745,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$480,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,744
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,074
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,473
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,245 - $2,517 per month
- Landmark at Glenmont Station
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 473+ Sq Ft
- 2301 Glenallan Ave
- Silver Spring, MD
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,414
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$132,575
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,967
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
53%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 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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