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Forest Estates

Forest Estates

$632,443 Average Value
$380 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

The community of Forest Estates is a part of the greater Forest Glen area in Silver Spring. Offering residents’ charm, parks and location all in one, this DC suburb is a cool place to be. “A lot of people like this area because the neighborhood is very established, has a lot of mature trees and beautiful homes,” explains Tamara Kucki, Realtor with RLAH @properties.

Comprised of approximately 700 homes, this community features many houses built in the 1930s and ‘40s. “The homes in Forest Estates feel really custom built. They have a lot more detail and craftmanship, like crown molding and custom woodwork. They tend to be larger and they have larger footprints and driveways” Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist designs like cottages and ramblers to split-levels and Colonial styles. The average sale price here is $562,000, with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property. The area also benefits from a strong community association, which works collaboratively to sponsor events like the local Farmers’ Market, held in General Getty Park each week.

Students here attend Montgomery County Public Schools, like Flora M. Singer Elementary, Sligo Middle and Albert Einstein High School. Ranking as Maryland’s second-best school district in the state, it should come as no surprise that all three schools received a rating of B+ or higher from Niche.com.

For all your essential amenities a quick jaunt down Georgia Avenue provides grocery stores, casual eateries and retail options too. And for all of your healthcare needs, you’ve also got Holy Cross Hospital in your backyard too. Founded in 1963, Holy Cross is a 449-bed, not-for-profit teaching hospital that attends to more than 36,000 patients each year.

“One of the biggest draws for this area is the parks. You’ve got the General Getty Park right off Georgia Avenue, and the Sligo Creek Park too. People are always using the Sligo Creek Trail, you’ll see them out jogging, walking their pets, it’s just a really beautiful area,” adds Kucik.

For a unique experience and architecture from across the century, head over to neighboring Forest Glen and explore the National Park Seminary. Formerly home to an all-girls boarding school (early 19th century) and later converted to a triage area for the Walter Reed Army Hospital during World War II, this park sat dormant for many years. Today the National Park Seminary encompasses 32 acres and was redeveloped to maintain the area’s unique architecture. In addition to town house and condo options, a stroll through the Seminary offers such unique structures as a pagoda, a Tudor-influenced Victorian complex and a windmill.

The other perk of living in Forest Estates? “It’s commutable, and you’re less than a mile from the Metro Station” says Kucik. Hop on the Red Line at Forest Glen Station, or snag one of the MTA bus lines and take it into downtown Washington DC, for work or play.

This is Forest Estates, a cozy community to call home, in the heart of Silver Spring.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

27 min drive

Bus

Georgia Ave & August Dr

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Georgia Ave & Belvedere Blvd

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Georgia Ave & Tilton Dr

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Inwood Ave & Woodman Ave

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Imperial Dr & Woodman Ave

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Forest Grove Dr & Brisbane St

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Forest Grove Dr & Belvedere Blvd

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Forest Estates Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$409,000
Median Sale Price
$399,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$875,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
831
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.00

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,302
Median Age
42
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$147,655
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,036

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
72.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
84%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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