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Layhill South

Layhill South

$661,088 Average Value
$224 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

A suburban sprawl with Wheaton shopping and easy Washington, D.C., access

Less than 15 miles north of Washington, D.C., Layhill South embodies the ease of suburban living on the outskirts of Silver Spring. Commuter routes, like the Glenmont Metro station, and shopping centers, like the Westfield Wheaton mall, are all just a quick drive away. Locals can walk to pocket parks in subdivisions or head to the Wheaton Regional Park, a 538-acre green space with a botanical garden, fishing lakes and forested hiking trails. Even with these conveniences and community hubs, Adam Chasen, a former Layhill resident and team lead of the Chasen Homes Team with Compass Real Estate, says newer homes are the community’s biggest draw. “Most of Layhill was developed in the ‘60s, but then you get to Layhill South, and there are houses from the ‘80s and up,” he says. “These houses can be a little bit bigger than the midcentury ones, but most aren’t priced much higher than the county average.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

36 min drive

Bus

Layhill Rd & Poplar Run Dr

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Randolph Rd & English Orchard Ct

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Layhill Rd & Deckman Ln

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Poplar Run Dr & Stargazer Ln

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Randolph Rd & Kemp Mill Rd

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Layhill Rd & Post Ln

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Tivoli Lake Blvd & Hugo Cir

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Layhill South US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,823
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,154
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,531
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 9
    2 - 4pm

    14206 Long Green Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906

    $475,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,039 Sq Ft
    • 14206 Long Green Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    OPEN 5/9 2-4PM. This is the largest floor plan and rarely available townhome in the sought-after Bonifant Woods community boasting over 2,100sf of living space. The main level features a bump out and skylights. This home has been freshly painted throughout with new carpet on the stairs and basement, hardwood floors on main and upper levels, updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless

    Meghan Crowley Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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    12 - 2pm

    13502 Windy Meadow Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20906

    $915,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,676 Sq Ft
    • 13502 Windy Meadow Ln
    • New 6 days ago

    Executive-style residence designed for refined living, featuring premium entertaining spaces, a dedicated office for today’s work-from-home lifestyle, and a versatile lower level complete with guest accommodations and a media/entertainment retreat. Located in the rarely available and highly sought-after Poplar Run community, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, space, and

    Demetrius Crawford HomeSmart

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,750
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,748
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,198
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,000
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,000

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
$79,597
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

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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