Great Facts About Takoma Park, Maryland
Founded by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert in 1883 and later incorporated in 1890, the Takoma Park is a proud stretch of about 6893 Takoma Park homes where nearly 20,000 individuals live in great harmony.
Takoma Park homes enjoy the refreshing environment provided by the hilly and hardwood tree canopy landscape which is protected by local laws and ordinances. The Takoma Park real estate community is also proud to be in a city community aptly called the Azalea City.
Residents of Takoma Park homes nurture peace-loving and environment-friendly hearts and thoughts.. Isn’t it very ideal to live in a Takoma Park real estate home knowing that your family would enjoy the site of towering trees and you would still hear the sweet songs of birds as you wake up each morning?
Takoma Park homes residents enjoy the rich cultural heritage that is passed on to them by their ancestors. Grab the opportunity to witness the annual music festival dubbed as the Takoma Park Folk Festival. Let your ears be treated by fine music ranging from blues, hip-hop, and progressive genres. Other notable events held and attended by Takoma Park real estate residents include the Takoma Park Street Festival, Takoma Jazz Fest, Takoma Park Independent Film festival, and the Fourth of July Parade. These events and festivals are proofs of the diverse culture being exhibited by different groups of Takoma Park homes residents.
Living in Takoma Park homes is made convenient and more enjoyable by the presence of various establishments and institutions that cater to shopping, recreation, sports, fine dining, health, and education. Leading the pack of establishments providing the nutritional needs of Takoma Park real estate residents is the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Coop which is regarded as one of Washington area’s largest food coops. The Sam Abbott Citizen’s Center is now a community theater and gallery.
Elementary schools serving the Takoma Park homes kids include Piney Branch, Rolling Terrace, Sligo Creek, and Takoma Park Elementary Schools. Subsequent middle school education can be obtained at Silver Spring International Middle School and Takoma Park Middle School. High schools serving the city include the public Montgomery Blair High School and the private Takoma Academy owned by the Adventist Educational System. Colleges and universities such as Washington Adventist University, Montgomery College, and Strayer University prepare the residents before entering the competitive world of works and occupations.
Would you dare miss the right mixture of nature-bound dwelling and comfortable modern living made colorful by extravagant festivals and events? Consider relocating into Takoma Park and you’ll experience how wonderful it is to live in the city which is home to notable local characters like Roscoe the Rooster, Cat Man, Motor Cat, and Fox Man.
Latest Homes in Takoma Park
$249,900
6409 Eastern Avenue , Takoma Park
*Investor/ Handyman Alert* Property is in amazing condition! Requires minor TLC and elbow grease but what an opportunity. Recent similar sales at $370k and up! That is $1...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
$119,000
New Hampshire Avenue , Takoma Park
Water/Sewer Tap Fees Done ($19k value). Owner-financing is available. Great lot in fabulous Takoma Park, located on New Hampshire Ave. service road at Larch Ave. Less t...
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$179,000
1512 Delmont Lane , Takoma Park
Convenient Location! Close to New Hampshire Ave & University Blvd. Close to Transportation. Needs TLC. AS IS conditions. Short Sale, 3rd Party Approval.
- Beds 3
- Baths 2.0
$379,000
705 Auburn Avenue , Takoma Park
Sweet sunny colonial 1.1 mi to metro w/many updates and as cute as can be! Separate dining room, cute bright kitchen with new counters and sink, recent flooring. All rec...
- Beds 3
- Baths 2.0
$375,000
8206 Houston Court , Takoma Park
Solid 5-unit bldg at scenic Sligo Creek, near shops, transp. BIG units w/newer wndws, hrdwd floors, upgr. elec/wiring, recent AC. Owners pay gas heat & water; tenants pay...
- Beds 7
- Baths 5.0
$375,000
8204 Houston Court , Takoma Park
Solid 5-unit bldg at scenic Sligo Creek, near shops, transp. BIG units w/newer wndws, hrdwd floors, upgr. elec/wiring, recent AC. Owners pay gas heat & water; tenants pay...
- Beds 7
- Baths 5.0
$375,000
8206 Houston Court , Takoma Park
Solid 5-unit bldg at scenic Sligo Creek, near shops, transp. BIG units w/newer wndws, hrdwd floors, upgr. elec/wiring, recent AC. Owners pay gas heat & water; tenants pay...
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- Baths –
$375,000
8204 Houston Court , Takoma Park
Solid 5-unit bldg at scenic Sligo Creek, near shops, transp. BIG units w/newer wndws, hrdwd floors, upgr. elec/wiring, recent AC. Owners pay gas heat & water; tenants pay...
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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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