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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.Â
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)
22Â Active (For Sale) Listings
Average Price of Active Listings - $427,530
Lowest Price - $332,900
Highest Price - $499,500
Average Time on Market -Â 59 Days
11Â Listings Pending - Under Contract
Average Price for Pending Sales - $404,563
Average Days on Market -Â 47Â
5 Listings Withdrawn or Expired from the Market
Average Price Withdrawn Listings - $380,500
Average Time on Market - 183 Days
11Â 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.
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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.
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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 - $463,198Â
Average Days on Market for Active Listings -Â 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
12Â 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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Tuesday Morning Store Opens in Silver Spring Tomorrow!
November 5th, 2007 Categories: 4 Corners, Home Sellers, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Bussiness', Silver Spring Neighborhoods, South 4 Corners, Woodmoor
I am pleased and excited that Tuesday Morning Home Goods Store is opening in Silver Spring! I’ve shopped at Tuesday Morning before.  It is a great store for gifts, things for your home and for Staging Houses for Sale. It is a lot like Linen’s and Things or Bed Bath and Beyond, but much less expensive!
Now Silver Springers, including me, will not have to schlep to Rockville or Bowie to shop at this amazing discount home goods store.
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The store is ready and opens on Tuesday (of course), that’s tommorow, November 6th, 2007!
This store will open in the building that SAM KUGLER’s House of Linens Store used to occupy at the corner of University Boulevard and Colesville Road (RT 29).
By the way, SAM KUGLER is alive and well. He moved further out Route 29 past White Oak to the Tech Road Business Center. Â
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Real Estate Market Stat Reports for Silver Spring, Md Neighborhoods
September 13th, 2007 Categories: 4 Corners, Blair, Home Sellers, Houses in Silver Spring, Silver Spring Neighborhoods, Woodmoor, Woodside
                       What’s Happening in the Silver Spring Real Estate Market? 
I will be doing market reports for more and more Silver Spring Neighborhoods. If you are interested in a recent market report for a specific Silver Spring Neighborhood – Let me know – Leave a comment here with the Subdivision Name and I’ll include it! Lots more to come soon.Â
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Silver Spring, New Construction, Estates at 4 Corners Finally Gets Going - Old House Razed Recently
July 31st, 2007 Categories: 4 Corners, Cape Cod, Craftsman, Homebuyer, Houses in Silver Spring, New Construction, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Neighborhoods, South 4 Corners, old houses
The Site has (now had) a Sprawling Brick and Stone 
Cape Cod Style house that was built in 1947. The house that used to be at 220 University Bvd West was once used as a Dentist’s Home/Office. The property Sold for $860,000 in April of 2005. The lot size is 37,987 square feet and is on a corner bordered by University Blvd W, Brunett Avenue and Gilmoure Drive in the Fairway Subdivision of South Four Corners,Silver Spring, Md. 20901. The house is now razed and 5 Single Family Homes are proposed to 
be built on this site. Two Homes will face University Blvd West and 3 Homes will face Gilmoure Drive.
Pre-construction prices Start at $799,000 with 3,300 square feet and go up to $874,000 with 4,000 square feet. Homes will have at least 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There are 5 models to choose from and the lot sizes range from 6,000 to 9,000 square feet. The 2 houses that will face University Blvd have the larger lot sizes and will have driveway access from Gilmoure Drive.
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The MRIS listing and details for the new homes here. Two of the homes according to the MRIS Listings are under contract and 2 are ACTIVE Listings. Sales are brokered by Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc for K2 Homes. More info about the Houses and site are on the K2 Development Website  Â
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Silver Spring, Md Happy 50th Anniversary to Four Corners Animal Hospital
January 17th, 2007 Categories: 4 Corners, Houses in Silver Spring, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Silver Spring Bussiness', Silver Spring Neighborhoods, South 4 Corners, Woodmoor
Four Corners Animal Hospital was established in 1957, and moved to its present location in 1963. Through Dr. Rosswell Bowersett, Sr., and Dr. Bowersett, Jr., they have seen two generations of Silver Spring clients. In 1988, Dr. Bowersett, Jr., began working at Four Corners with his dad. Dr. Rosswell Bowersett, Sr., worked daily with the practice from 1957 until his death in July 2000. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Presently, Dr. Bowersett, Jr. owns and runs Four Corners Animal Hospital as a sole proprietor. 
Ros Bowersett, Jr., DVM, MPH (University of Georgia 1988 & Johns Hopkins University 2006) is the primary veterinarian and owner of Four Corners Animal Hospital. Ros is a Silver Spring native and graduated from Springbrook High School (yeah! GO BLUE DEVILS) where he was on the wrestling team. Like his father, he graduated from the University of Georgia. Dr.Bowersett operated an ambulatory equine practice from 2001-2005, serving Montgomery and Howard Counties. In the Spring of 2006 he completed his training in public health. In addition to enjoying clinical veterinary medicine, Dr. Bowersett is also interested in zoonotic disease 
research. Anyone who drives through 4 Corners on University Blvd. will recognize the unique and striking Mid Century Modern Building with it’s blue tile and DVM symbol on the front. They are located at 105 University Boulevard West. I have been taking my pets to the Dr.’s Bowerset, Jr and Senior for over 17 years. I miss The Senior Dr. Bowersett very much, but his son is very much like him in many ways.  I can vouch for his love and care of all the animals that come to the Hospital, and ANY animal abandoned or in trouble anywhere!  He’s a GREAT vet, supported by a great staff. So, to Ros and Staff at the Four Corners Animal Hospital Congratulations on your 50th year as (In my opinion) Silver Spring, Maryland’s Best Veternarians!
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