Terry Gribbin
Gribbin Realty LLC
(240) 363-3886
67 Total Sales
2 in Forest Estates
$545K - $751K Price Range
Forest Estates
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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Michelle Goshen
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Terry Gribbin
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Andy Rubin
Andy Rubin
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
(202) 517-6730
95 Total Sales
1 in Forest Estates
$505,000 Price
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Karen Rollings
Karen Rollings
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 902-7464
515 Total Sales
2 in Forest Estates
$517K - $545K Price Range
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Teresa Burton
Teresa Burton
Responds QuicklyCompass
(240) 641-7447
128 Total Sales
2 in Forest Estates
$537K - $595K Price Range
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Chris Carranza
Chris Carranza
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(240) 623-2763
27 Total Sales
1 in Forest Estates
$360,000 Price
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Jenny McAtee
Jenny McAtee
RE/MAX Ikon
(240) 617-4206
29 Total Sales
1 in Forest Estates
$363,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Argyle Park
Forest Grove Park
Sligo Creek Stream Park
- Trails
- Playground
- River
Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
General Getty Neighborhood Park
Transit
Forest Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Estates, Wheaton sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Estates, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $600,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$601,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$635,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$528,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
833
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.60
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 141 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
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
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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