Archive for June, 2008
North Woodside Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report
June 21st, 2008 Categories: Bungalow, Colonial, Craftsman, Houses in Silver Spring, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Neighborhoods, old houses
North Woodside is a true Bungalow Lovers Heaven! Many of the homes in North Woodside are SEARS HOMES, Built between 1927 and 1940. In North Woodside, you can find examples of almost every Sears Home built in this era. This Subdivision in Close-In Silver Spring has a fantastic collection of 350 houses within walking distance of two Metrorail stations, a neighborhood public school, parks, Snider’s Supermarket, two dry cleaners, Staples, CVS, Kirsten’s Cafe, Tropical Ice Cream, Armand’s, the Woodside Deli and a host of other attractions on nearby Georgia Avenue
Real Estate Activity Report for the 
( January - May 2008)
Currently 3 Homes for Sale - Active Listings
1. $499,500 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Bungalow
2. $555,000 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Bungalow
3. $733,000 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath
Colonial Farmhouse (Sears)
Days on the Market Active Listings - 60 Days
2 Listings have Sold and Closed
1. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Bungalow
Listed $679,000 Sold - $667,000
Days on Market - 214
2. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Colonial Farmhouse - List Price $733,000 Sold Price - $730,000
Days on Market - 60
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Silver Spring South 4 Corners Real Estate Market Report
June 17th, 2008 Categories: 4 Corners, Houses in Silver Spring, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Neighborhoods, South 4 Corners
Boundaries: University Boulevard West and Dennis Avenue to the north. Colesville Road to the east. Forest Glen 
Road to the south and Tenbrook Drive to the west
Highly desirable location close to Forest Glen Metro Station and Downtown Silver Spring. Walking distance to recently renovated “Woodmoor Shopping Center” and a very friendly “Neighborhood Safeway Store” Bordered by Sligo Creek park with an abundance of nature, hiking-biking trails and recreation. This neighborhood has a very active Civic association, many events such as an annual COMMUNITY DAY and neigborhood yard sale. There are a lot of young families with children a babysitting coop, a Large playground and community center on Forest Glen Road. There is a unique “small town” feel to South Four Corners.
Houses in South Four Corners
Developed Around the Original Argyle Country Club (Now Sligo Public Golf Course) before the Beltway bisected the country club grounds. Thus the Sudivision names such as, “Country Club View”, “Fairway” and “Argyle Forest” The Oldest Houses in South Four Corners date back to the late 1920’s and early 1930’s.
There are 5 houses in South Four Corners that make up a Montgomery County ”Historic District”. They are the “Polychrome Houses” built by John Joseph Early in 1934 and 1935. The houses are outstanding examples of the Art Deco Style with richly ornamented appearance and relatively rare examples of pre-cast concrete panel constuction in single family homes for the time period. 3 polychrome houses are on Sutherland Road and 2 of the polychrome houses face Colesville Road near the exit ramp to the Beltway. A Silver Spring Blogger recently wrote this article about the Polychrome Houses. A Recent Article in the Washington Post is about these houses - from Montgomery County The Historic Polychrome House District Article and from 2005 another Washington Post article . Many people seem to be fascinated with these houses.
Popular House Styles are the Cozy Cape Cods and Traditional Colonials built before, during and just after WWII. During the post war building boom years - the 1950’s and 60’s brought newer mid century modern ramblers and split levels to complete the neighborhood. There are approximately 1,100 Single Family Homes within the Neighborhood boundaries of South Four Corners.
Real Estate Sales Activity for Single Family Homes in South 4 Corners
for YTD 2008 (Jan - May 2008)
22 Active (For Sale) Listings
Average Price of Active Listings - $427,530
Lowest Price - $332,900
Highest Price - $499,500
Average Time on Market - 59 Days
11 Listings Pending - Under Contract
Average Price for Pending Sales - $404,563
Average Days on Market - 47
5 Listings Withdrawn or Expired from the Market
Average Price Withdrawn Listings - $380,500
Average Time on Market - 183 Days
11 Sold Listings
Average Listing Price - $405,686
Average Sold Price - $391,455
Lowest Sold Price - $310,000
Highest Sold Price - $475,000
Average Days on Market - 116
*Average Subsidy/Credit to Buyers from Sellers - $9,034
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Woodmoor Real Estate Market Report
June 16th, 2008 Categories: 4 Corners, Houses in Silver Spring, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Neighborhoods, Woodmoor
Woodmoor and Indian Spring Village are the largest of the Legal Subdivisions in the Neighborhood known as Woodmoor. Woodmoor’s first homes were built in 1938. At that time Indian Spring Country Club (now the Silver Spring YMCA) was a draw for the Community, Also St Bernadette’s Church and opening of the school drew families to the Community.
The cool, art deco style, circa 1940’s Woodmoor Shopping Center at the edge of this beautiful neighborhood was recently restored. Home of the Silver Spring Stage theatre, The medium sized, 3 story Shopping Center still has quaint, locally owned well known and long lasting mom and pop shops like the Woodmoor Pastry Shop, Santucci’s Italian Deli, The Watch Pocket and the wonderful Hoover Fisher’s Florist to name just a few. More well know chains such as a CVS, a Starbucks and Subway are sprinkled in this mix of stores. A new Tuesday Morning Outlet opened in Woodmoor Shopping Center in the Fall of 2007.
A pretty Neighborhood of 700+ Single Family Homes located in the Four Corners Area of Silver Spring, Md in 20901. Woodmoor brings to mind, older charming Cape Cods, Colonials mixed with a few post-war Ramblers and Split Levels on friendly, shady, tree lined streets.
Woodmoor Neighborhood Real Estate Activity
Year to Date for 2008 January through May 2008
18 Active Listings
Average List (Asking) Price - $463,198
Average Days on Market for Active Listings - 120 Days
Lowest List Price - $375,000
Highest List Price - $524,900
7 Listings Under Contract - Pendings
Average List Price Pendings 
- $498,685
Average Days on Market - 67 Days
5 Listings Expired or Withdrawn from Market
Average Price Unsold/Withdrawn Listings - $538,180
Average Days on Market - 109 Days
12 Sold (Closed) Listings
Average List Price - $486,450
Average Sold Price - $466,083
Lowest Sold Price - $375,000
Highest Sold Price - $610,000
Average Days on Market for Sold Homes - 173 Days
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