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Forest Glen

Forest Glen

Neighborhood in Wheaton, Maryland

Montgomery County 20902, 20910

Neighborhood Reviews
4.7
$599,031 Average Value
$271 Average Price per Sq Ft
25 Homes For Sale

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.

Michelle Goshen
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

26 min drive

Subway

Forest Glen

Bus

Georgia Ave & Evans Dr

Bus

Brunswick Ave & & 10000 (Victory Forest Apts)

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Plyers Mill Rd & Maybrook Ave

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Seminary Rd & Forest Glen Rd

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Georgia Ave & Dennis Ave

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Forest Glen Rd & & 1500

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Capitol View Ave & & 9708

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 Niche User
6/22/2016 Niche Review
It is quiet, safe and CLOSE to everything.
5.0 Niche User
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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$567,500
Median Single Family Price
$633,250
Median Townhouse Price
$623,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$229,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$180,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Months of Supply
3.80
Median List Price
$545,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,986
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,269
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
954
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    12 - 2pm

    2709 Harmon Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902

    $625,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,694 Sq Ft
    • 2709 Harmon Rd

    Welcome home to this light filled expanded colonial!! What a great house. Formal living room with custom bookshevles, brick fireplace and bay window. Large dining rooms opening to an addition that could be used as an inlaw suite with full a ceramic bath and access to the backyard deck. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and new flooring. This lovely home has just been repainted

    Mark Hudson Corcoran McEnearney

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

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®

48 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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