Nicola Taylor
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(301) 450-6430
87 Total Sales
3 in Forest Glen
$255K - $1.5M Price Range
Forest Glen
Neighborhood in Wheaton, Maryland
Montgomery County 20902, 20910
Neighborhood Reviews
Pagodas, Tudors and castles? Oh, my! Welcome to Forest Glen, a charming community of Silver Spring. Featuring an eclectic mix of architectural styles and builds from the 19th century to the present date, Forest Glen offers residents charm and location all in one suburb with proximity to Washington DC.
“It’s a really unique area,” explains Tamara Kucik, Realtor with RLAH @properties, “Because you’ve got the austere, plain World War II housing, then you have a section of brand new town houses. Then another section of the original Forest Glen homes—that are more stately, Victorians, Colonials, and then some simpler ordinary ramblers too.” Prospective buyers can choose from single-family homes, town house or condo options in a wide variety of styles from across the past few decades. The average sales price here is $800,000 with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property. For example, a two-bedroom two-bath condo can go for $535,000; a three-bedroom four-bath town house can go for $620,000 and a fully renovated four-bedroom three-bath Tudor style cottage can go for upwards of $1.1 million.
Forest Glen is also home to the National Park Seminary, which in its former life was an all-girls boarding school (early 19th century) and then was later converted to a triage area for the Walter Reed Army Hospital during World War II. Sitting dormant for many years, today the National Park Seminary encompasses 32 acres and was redeveloped to maintain the area’s unique architecture while also offering town house and condo options. A stroll through the Seminary, offers such unique structures as a pagoda, a Tudor-influenced Victorian complex and a Dutch windmill.
Students here attend Montgomery County Public Schools, like Flora M. Singer Elementary, Newport Mill Middle and Montgomery Blair 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 that trail, you’ll see them out jogging, walking their pets, its just a beautiful area,” adds Kucik.
And of course, one of the best parts about living in Forest Glen? “It’s commutable, and you’re less than a mile from the Metro Station” says Kucik. Hope 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 Glen, a magical place to call home, right in the heart of Silver Spring.
Written By
Michelle Goshen
Photography Contributed By
David MacNeill
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicola Taylor
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Sarah Hake
Sarah Hake
Compass
(667) 225-5734
95 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$262,000 Price
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Dale Mattison
Dale Mattison
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(844) 203-2172
95 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$460,000 Price
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Carlos R Burgos
Carlos R Burgos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(202) 980-4369
40 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$250,000 Price
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Juan Umanzor
Juan Umanzor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 624-7972
532 Total Sales
2 in Forest Glen
$295K - $540K Price Range
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Cathy Paulos
Cathy Paulos
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 433-7215
76 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$595,000 Price
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
Argyle Park
Forest Grove Park
Forest Glen Neighborhood Park
Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Montgomery Hills Playground
- Playground
General Getty Neighborhood Park
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
26 min drive
Subway
Forest Glen
Bus
Georgia Ave & Evans Dr
Bus
Brunswick Ave & & 10000 (Victory Forest Apts)
Bus
Plyers Mill Rd & Maybrook Ave
Bus
Seminary Rd & Forest Glen Rd
Bus
Georgia Ave & Dennis Ave
Bus
Forest Glen Rd & & 1500
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/22/2016
Niche Review
It is quiet, safe and CLOSE to everything.
6/22/2016
Niche Review
No crime that is visible.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Glen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Glen Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Glen, Wheaton sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Glen, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $594,500, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$553,500
Median Sale Price
$594,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$631,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$623,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$219,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,989
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,269
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,047
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,435
Median Age
41
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,822
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,172
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
59.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.1%
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®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58
/ 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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