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Silver Spring Park

Silver Spring Park

$611,537 Average Value
$286 Average Price per Sq Ft
38 Homes For Sale

Silver Spring Park mixes history with natural scenery

It’s fitting that the word ‘park’ is in the name of the Silver Spring Park neighborhood. With manicured gardens in spacious lawns, fully grown trees and porches to enjoy the view, this neighborhood feels like a woodland getaway. Silver Spring Park preserves the lifestyle of the classic suburb with its midcentury houses, where kids can bike down the street, neighbors fly flags out front to show off their favorite sports teams and seasonal decorations festoon porches on every block. Adding to the picturesque feel of this DC suburb is the diversity of its residents and its strong community spirit. “Everyone is welcome,” says Natalie Perez, a real estate agent with The Phoenix Group of Compass. Community events are always going on, especially in any one of the neighborhood’s numerous parks, she notes.

Shaded bridge spans Sligo Creek along scenic trails in Silver Spring Park.
Shaded bridge spans Sligo Creek along scenic trails in Silver Spring Park.
Soccer games foster community spirit in Silver Spring Park.
Soccer games foster community spirit in Silver Spring Park.
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Housing ranges from condos to upscale contemporary homes

Residents of Silver Spring Park prefer to live here because the homes are not “cookie cutter,” Perez says. The houses are quaint and charming, and people who move intend to stay in the neighborhood, she emphasizes. Older homes in the area, often renovated, date to the mid-20th Century, with Cape Cods, Colonials, Tudors and spacious split-level styles. The median price for a single-family home runs around $665,000, but new contemporary-style homes, especially with multiple bedrooms, can run north of $1 million. For an economical choice, there are also numerous town house complexes in Silver Spring Park; the median price for this style sits around $400,000. Condos provide another option. Two-bedroom condos can start at $150,000, while three-bedrooms can range from $200,000 to $375,000. The price of the condo can depend on its proximity to the city.

Tudor homes with Little Libraries add charm to Silver Spring Park.
Tudor homes with Little Libraries add charm to Silver Spring Park.
Colonial-style homes line quiet streets in Silver Spring Park.
Colonial-style homes line quiet streets in Silver Spring Park.
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Students have access to courses with international touch

Students attend highly rated schools that match the well-tended atmosphere of the neighborhood. Sligo Creek Elementary earns an A rating from Niche and features a French language immersion program, student newspaper club and fiction-writing workshops for fourth and fifth graders. The B-plus-rated Silver Spring International Middle School places an emphasis on a global perspective in the curriculum, with options for a French or Spanish immersive language program or Model U.N. practice in global diplomacy. Montgomery Blair High School boasts an overall grade of A-plus. Niche also ranks the school at No. 11 among public high schools in Maryland and the No. 1 most diverse public high school in the state.

Takoma Park Middle School offers language immersion programs near Silver Spring Park.
Takoma Park Middle School offers language immersion programs near Silver Spring Park.
Montgomery Blair High School ranks among Maryland's top schools near Silver Spring Park.
Montgomery Blair High School ranks among Maryland's top schools near Silver Spring Park.
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Arts center and libraries offer activities for younger residents

For those who enjoy the arts, Silver Spring Park offers a superlative choice of creative activities and experiences. Bookworms can revel in the catalog of titles at the Long Branch Library, where events for children include bilingual pajama story time and the chance to read to therapy dogs. Carpe Diem Arts Center offers community song and dance events, after school and summer camps for kids, and many chances to volunteer. Or, get creative with free art supplies from the Takoma Art Free Library. Live music lovers have their pick of concerts at The Fillmore, a well-known music venue in downtown Silver Spring, only a 5-minute drive from the neighborhood.

Long Branch Library hosts story times and community programs in Silver Spring Park.
Long Branch Library hosts story times and community programs in Silver Spring Park.
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center near Silver Spring Park offers a convenient movie escape.
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center near Silver Spring Park offers a convenient movie escape.
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The Sligo Creek area offers many outdoor activities

Sligo Creek serves as an anchor for outdoor recreation in Silver Spring Park. Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park runs along Sligo Creek and the Sligo Creek Trail, which offers routes for hiking and biking. The park also features walkable routes through its picturesque woods and picnic grounds, playgrounds and tennis courts. Dale Drive Neighborhood Park, one of the oldest parks in Montgomery County, sprouts off the Sligo Creek Trail and offers the perfect paths for running and walking. The Nolte Community Garden, which features 19 accessible gardening tables for community members, is a highlight of Nolte Local Park.

Sligo Cabin Park in Silver Spring Park is ideal for dog walks and nature strolls.
Sligo Cabin Park in Silver Spring Park is ideal for dog walks and nature strolls.
Franklin Knolls Pool offers summer fun in Silver Spring Park.
Franklin Knolls Pool offers summer fun in Silver Spring Park.
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Dining options include a large variety of Latin cuisines

Dining out in this neighborhood means enjoying a plethora of Salvadoran, Mexican and Latin restaurants located here. La Casita Pupuseria and Market offers traditional Salvadoran pupusas; Chicken Loco cooks up pollo a la brasa (charcoal broiled Peruvian chicken). What’s great about the cuisine here isn’t just its diversity, but the fact that these eateries are owned by people who live in the neighborhood, Perez says.

Silver Spring Park provides quick access to dining and shopping options.
Silver Spring Park provides quick access to dining and shopping options.
Adarash Market features global flavors in Silver Spring Park.
Adarash Market features global flavors in Silver Spring Park.
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Colleen Seidel
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

25 min drive

Bus

Manchester Rd & & 8904

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Sligo Ave & Schrider St

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Sligo Ave & Valley St

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Piney Branch Rd & Park Crest Dr

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Thayer Ave & & 575

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Piney Branch Rd & Silver Spring Ave

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Flower Ave & Wayne Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Silver Spring Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,812
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,956
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,445
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,119
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
900
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Apr 2
    12 - 2pm

    406 Dale Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910

    $875,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,806 Sq Ft
    • 406 Dale Dr
    • New 10 days ago

    **COMING IN APRIL!!** Steps from the future Dale Drive Purple Line stop and minutes to downtown Silver Spring, this charming 4BD, three-level home sits on a beautiful corner lot surrounded by mature landscaping and lush greenery. For a fully refreshed, turnkey home that is modern and spacious yet maintains a warm, traditional ambience, look no further - this is the one! The light-filled main

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    Eddie Suarez
    TTR Sotheby's International Realty
    (240) 985-8718
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  • Saturday, Mar 28
    12 - 2pm

    8209 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    $899,000

    • Studio
    • 3,145 Sq Ft
    • 8209 Flower Ave

    Welcome to 8209 Flower Ave, a unique 1936 brick Cape Cod in Takoma Park turned duplex blending storybook charm with smart updates and a solid income stream. Brimming with classic character and modern upgrades, this stunning residence captures the best of both worlds—storybook charm, thoughtful functionality and investment opportunity! Set on a beautifully fenced lot adorned with mature

    Silvana Dias RLAH @properties

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  • Friday, Mar 27
    5 - 7pm

    9211 Three Oaks Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901

    $648,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,028 Sq Ft
    • 9211 Three Oaks Dr
    • New 8 hours ago

    Welcome to 9211 Three Oaks Drive, a thoughtfully maintained contemporary townhome ideally situated next to Sligo Park. The kitchen, renovated in 2017, connects seamlessly to the main living spaces, creating a smooth flow for both everyday living and entertaining. Hardwood flooring was updated the same year, and the living room features custom built-ins added in 2018. Just beyond, the backyard

    Daniel Llerena RLAH @properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
32,778
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$83,534
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$116,102

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
48.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.5%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Moderately friendly

Transit Score®

60 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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