Silver Spring, MD
Walk Score: 63Transit: 63
Bike: 58
Silver Spring was a bucolic and sprawling countryside when the first large estate was built on the site of a small spring infused with shiny mica. Suburbanization of the area began in earnest in the early 20th century, anchored by new office buildings and major department store retail; it continued with the Beltway’s construction and the extension of the Washington Metro. Public and private building projects along with major new tenants like Discovery Communications and the American Film Institute have turned Silver Spring into a vital, humming downtown with ample suburban housing just blocks away.
Much of Silver Spring still feels like what it was first intended to be, a convenient suburb away from urban noise and hassle.
The affordable prices and mix of modest houses and apartments make Silver Spring an accessible and diverse place to call home. Residents tend to be socially conscious and get involved in local issues and community initiatives. From the AFI Theatre to Roundhouse and the Fillmore, there are also fantastic arts options to explore and enjoy.
Despite being a suburb, there are no big box stores nearby, leaving you to run your errands at small, locally-owned businesses. Though street parking is challenging, there are several large parking garages, and many residents just walk to their destinations. Whether you have a car or would rather rely on public transportation, you’re in close proximity to everything you might need.
There is a wide selection of single-family homes, from colonials to bungalows, right outside downtown and further north toward the Beltway. Major new condo projects combined with retail and luxury amenities have added new flair to the older apartment stock.
Neighbors know neighbors here, and a general friendliness and casual vibe permeate the town. There is still a surprising number of outdoor parks and wooded trails to get away from it all and appreciate natural beauty. But when you want to be part of society and close to amenities, you can easily mix with your entire community in Silver Spring’s walkable and vibrant public square.
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Listing No. MDMC2245606
Listing No. MDMC2245650
Listing No. MDMC2255608
Listing No. MDMC2255118
Listing No. MDMC2205456
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Listing No. MDMC2244648
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$3,000,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
2,160 Sqft 2,160 Sqft
MDMC2245606 Listing No. MDMC2245606
House Property Type: House
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$2,150,000
14 14 Beds
8 8 Baths
4,954 Sqft 4,954 Sqft
MDMC2245650 Listing No. MDMC2245650
House Property Type: House
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$1,899,000
5 5 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,720 Sqft 2,720 Sqft
MDMC2255608 Listing No. MDMC2255608
House Property Type: House
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$1,699,000
4 4 Beds
4 4 Baths
4,617 Sqft 4,617 Sqft
MDMC2255118 Listing No. MDMC2255118
House Property Type: House
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$1,670,000
5 5 Beds
4 4 Baths
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MDMC2205456 Listing No. MDMC2205456
House Property Type: House
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$1,550,000
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,651 Sqft 2,651 Sqft
MDMC2248424 Listing No. MDMC2248424
House Property Type: House
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$1,500,000
2 2 Beds
1 1 Baths
3,100 Sqft 3,100 Sqft
MDMC2244648 Listing No. MDMC2244648
House Property Type: House
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$1,375,000
6 6 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
3,498 Sqft 3,498 Sqft
MDMC2254212 Listing No. MDMC2254212
House Property Type: House
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$1,350,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
6,100 Sqft 6,100 Sqft
MDMC2251946 Listing No. MDMC2251946
House Property Type: House
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$1,350,000
5 5 Beds
5 | 1 5 | 1 Baths
5,086 Sqft 5,086 Sqft
MDMC2246362 Listing No. MDMC2246362
House Property Type: House
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$1,325,000
6 6 Beds
5 | 1 5 | 1 Baths
2,808 Sqft 2,808 Sqft
MDMC2204448 Listing No. MDMC2204448
House Property Type: House
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$1,300,000
4 4 Beds
4 | 2 4 | 2 Baths
4,900 Sqft 4,900 Sqft
MDMC2258414 Listing No. MDMC2258414
House Property Type: House
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