Glittering Facts About Silver Spring, Maryland
The unincorporated but census-designated place of Silver Spring, in Montgomery County, Maryland is the fourth most populous place in Maryland – accommodating more than 31000 Silver Spring homes, nearly 18000 families, and some 77000 thousand people. However, because the boundaries are not defined, the population would swell to 250000 if all Silver Spring homes bearing the address of the place would be counted.
Silver Spring real estate residents benefit from the recreation and leisure provided by Rock Creek Park which offers hiking trails, picnic grounds, and weekend bicycling. Sligo Creek Park has tennis courts and playgrounds. Residents of Silver Spring homes love the newly-renovated Jesup Blair Park which now has soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic area located in its 14.5 acre coverage.
Education of elementary and high school students is provided by the Montgomery County Public Schools. Notable of these schools is the Montgomery Blair High School which is the only high school located inside the census designation place of Silver Spring. It boasts of nationally recognized academic programs such as the Computer Science Magnet Program that produces a constant stream of finalists and semifinalists in various competitions like the Intel Science Talent Search. There are also private high schools in Silver Spring and a college like the Silver Spring Campus of Montgomery College.
Silver Spring real estate residents benefit from the services and employment opportunities provided by Choice Hotels and Discovery Communications. The new outdoor shopping plaza called Downtown Silver Spring is site to national retail chains like Whole Foods Market and Borders Book & Music; 20-screen Regal Theatres; clothing boutiques like Mean’s Wearhouse and Ann Taylor Loft; supply store Office Depot; and restaurants like Red Lobster, Cold Stone Creamery, Baja Fresh, and Nando’s.
Residents of Silver Spring homes take part in the annual celebration of events and festivals that highlight their heritage and culture. The entire Silver Spring real estate community enjoys the music of local jazz artists during the Silver Spring Jazz Festival. It is also host to the American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Culture Center located on Colesville Road. It features American and foreign films treating Silver Spring homes residents to an international cinematic experience.
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Newest Silver Spring Real Estate Listings
$357,000
504 Marshall Manor Drive , Silver Spring
roomy & well maintained 3BR rambler with lovely finished carport edition that makes it even larger! Updated kitchen with granite counters! Cozy finished basement with b...
- Beds 3
- Baths 2.0
$485,000
13701 Ivywood Lane , Silver Spring
Pristine 5 bd, 3.5 ba sfh on cul de sac. Lrg 2 stry addt w fam rm & w/o to deck & huge bedrm below. Overszed brkfst area off kit w fpl. Newly renov kit w silestone & cabs...
- Beds 5
- Baths 4.0
$165,000
930 Wayne Avenue , Silver Spring
Delightful renovated MPDU condo, with new carpet, fresh paint, kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new lighting, granite breakfast bar and granite counters, new ...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- Bldg. The Crescent
$395,000
10609 Dunmoor Drive , Silver Spring
Recently renovated home in Woodmoor w/great space and storage! Updated incl: open kitchen, stainless steel appliances, recessed lights, baths, windows, master suite finis...
- Beds 3
- Baths 2.0
$79,999
13408 Shady Knoll Drive , Silver Spring
MAKE THIS BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS CONDO YOUR HOME! This beauty inlcudes a loft and garage. Sold as-is. Attorney handled short sale.
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- Bldg. Aspen Forest 2
$255,000
11109 Lombardy Road , Silver Spring
All brick rambler in excellent neighborhood. 5 Large bedrooms & 2 fullbaths & 2 kitchens. Private entrance for the lower level. Excellent place for an extra income from t...
- Beds 5
- Baths 2.0
$469,500
1006 Lamberton Drive , Silver Spring
** FANTASTIC EXPANDED TOTALLY RENOVATED RANCH **Beautiful Country Kitchen- Granite counters, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, Stainless steel appliances ** Separate Entry to Full...
- Beds 6
- Baths 3.0
$489,000
5 Indian Spring Drive , Silver Spring
Stunning brick Colonial w new windows, hrdwd flrs, circ flr plan, like new paint, UPD LT fixts, Fab KIT w/TOP OF THE LINE SS appl, GRANTE CNTRS, SLATE TILE FLR, 36" mapl...
- Beds 3
- Baths 3.0
The listing content relating to real estate for sale on this web site is courtesy of MRIS. Listing information comes from various brokers who participate in the MRIS IDX. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than Real Estate Company. are marked with the MRIS Logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing information copyright MRIS 2012. Last updated: February 22, 2012
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