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, Forest Glen offers residents charm and location in one suburb with proximity to Washington, D.C. This is Forest Glen, a magical place to call home, right in the heart of Silver Spring.
“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 townhouses. 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, townhouses 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 townhouse 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 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 townhouse 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, which is ranked as the second-best school district in the state by Niche, which gives the district an A rating. Flora M. Singer Elementary earns an A-minus, Newport Mill Middle earns a B and Montgomery Blair High School earns an A-plus. Blair High School students can choose from more than 100 school-sponsored clubs and more than 30 different varsity-level sports.
“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, it's just a beautiful area,” adds Kucik.
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.
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, D.C., for work or play.
Daniel Llerena
RLAH @properties
(202) 883-6293
165 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$595,000 Price
Jennifer Touchette
Compass
(202) 937-3388
180 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$1,074,000 Price
Joseph Freeman
McWilliams/Ballard, Inc.
(240) 621-1625
48 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$594,000 Price
Lloidy Guevara
EXP Realty, LLC
(240) 541-5879
232 Total Sales
1 in Forest Glen
$165,000 Price
Grace Chicca
Compass
(202) 883-3413
113 Total Sales
2 in Forest Glen
$165K - $250K Price Range
Brandon Scott
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 953-2491
55 Total Sales
2 in Forest Glen
$145K - $290K Price Range
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
26 min drive
Subway
Forest Glen
Bus
Georgia Av & Evans Dr
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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 Av & Dennis Av
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Forest Glen Rd & & 1500
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Glen | US |
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| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Forest Glen, Wheaton sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Glen, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $567,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$560,000
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Median Sale Price
$567,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$608,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$622,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
70
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$278
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Number of Homes
2,098
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Number of Homes for Sale
19
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Median Year Built
1953
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Months of Supply
3.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,232
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,047
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
742
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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$1,525 - $1,665 per month
$2,395 per month
$1,850 per month
$3,700 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
12
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Median Rent
$2,900
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,425
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,550
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Median Townhouse Rent
$3,395
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,395
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Median Condo Rent
$2,100
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,395
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Total Population
7,435
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Median Age
41
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Population Density
12 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$112,822
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$149,172
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High School Graduates
84.3%
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College Graduates
59.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
30.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
80.1%
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Annual Precipitation
44''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
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Annual Snowfall
14''
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A cozy community in the heart of Silver Spring.
Small suburban town with large homes offers convenient commute to D.C.
Small town meets big city in Kensington Maryland
A close-knit residential community with an easy metro commute
Suburban community connected to Rock Creek Park and Downtown Silver Spring retail
Cozy 1950s style homes with a community feel near downtown Silver Spring
