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... 07/31/2007

BEL PRE Manor subdivision is a townhouse community off of Bonifant Road just east of the Bonifant Road and Layhill Road intersection.  These townhouses are predominately 3 and 4 bedrooms units all with basements, with living space ranging from roughly 1500 to 1600 square feet of living space, on lots ranging from .05 to .09 acres,  and are roughly 27 years in age.  The HOA fee includes the support of a Tot Lot/ Play ground.  A July 28, 2007 check of the Montgomery County Public School Locator reveals that the community is in the Downcounty school consortium.  The Elementary Schools that handle the community is either Strathmore ES or Bel Pre ES, the middle school for the community is Argyle MS, and the high school for the area is Kennedy HS. A July 28, 2007 check of the Montgomery Count... 07/28/2007

                          Pristine Georgian ColonialBig and Beautiful Colonial built by Joseph Alfandre in 1986. Located in a small 29 home Community of the Spring Hill Subdivision of Silver Spring.  This home has a majestic setting on a rise in a cul-de-sac adjacent to Paint Branch Park and within walking distance to West Fairland Park.  Everything has been done! New systems, New carpet, New paint, All neutral and CLEAN as a Whistle.  The Dining Room and Living Room are Formal Sized! There are 4 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 Baths.  The Master Bedroom has a Dressing Area with Vanity, Walk in Closet and a Huge Connecting Sitting Room, with closet that could be used as a 4th Bedroom or Nursery.  The house has a Family Room with Fireplace, a Huge Full Unfinished Basement, a 2 Car Garage, a big level... 07/25/2007

            Oldie But Goodie for Sale in Downtown Silver Spring                      OLD HOUSE Lovers Wanted!Vintage 1930's 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Tudor style house within walking distance to Silver Spring METRO, 3 Beautiful Parks and all that is new and exciting in Downtown Silver Spring! Private Garage Parking in Rear Alley. Gorgeous fenced corner lot with large old trees, including an old magnolia,lilac,azaleas and a fig tree. The Dayight lower level Suite has a 2nd Kitchen, Dining Area, Bedroom and Huge Full Bath. Built in 1933 and Located in Robert H. Mc Neills Addition to Silver Spring Park, this house retains the charm of sought after architectural details, such as the slate hip roof, palladium windows, sweet screened front porch, hardwood floors and fireplace that are original to... 07/23/2007

Autumn Walk is a townhouse community off of Bonifant Road just west of the Bonifant Road and Layhill Road intersection.  These townhouses are predominately 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms units all with basements, with living space ranging from 1420 to 1840 on lots around .07 acres, ranging roughly 30 to 35 years in age, and each with assigned parking.  The condo fees currently covers trash removal, snow removal, tot lot(s)/playground along with Exterior Building Maintenance, a Master Insurance police and Reserve funds. A July 19, 2007 check of the Montgomery County Public School Locator reveals that the Elementary Schools that handle the community is either Strathmore ES or Bel Pre ES, the middle school for the community is Argyle MS (which just across Bel Pre Rd), and the high school for the area... 07/19/2007

There really has not been much activity in this community of townhouses and garden apartments on Bel Pre Rd,  Only two, two bedroom garden apartments have sold, one is currently on the market for sale and another has been withdrawn after being on the market for 6 months. Of the two that sold one was only on the market for a very short time (7 days) and sold for $5000 less than the asking price of $235,000. The second one sold for the $35,000 less than the original asking price of $235,000 after being on the market for 4 months.  The only one on the market since early July and is asking $239,000. Of the three bedroom townhouses, only 2 have sold both for less than their original list price.  One of the two for $20,000 less than the starting price of $365,000 and with seller assistance of... 07/19/2007

Kimberly Place is a townhouse and garden apartment community in Silver Spring Md. There is a total of 174 homes in this community along Bel Pre Rd just west of Layhill Road. The Community is boardered on the North by the Argyle County Club, on the East by the Layhill Shopping Center and the West by the Autumn Walk subdivision. These brick exterior 3 bedroom two story townhouse have around 2400 square feet of living space, while the 2 bedroom garden apartments have close to 1000 square feet of living space. The homes where build in 1971. The community amenities include a Community/Recreation Center with an outdoor swimming pool. The month HOA fee also covers Snow and Trash removal as well as the maintenance of the amenities. Public transportation run along Bel Pre Rd., giving the communi... 07/19/2007

 Leisure World of Maryland - Service Organizations  Moving into Leisure World, you will not have to leave service or commitment to your community behind.  Just to mention two such groups, there are two Kiwanis Clubs and a Lions Club composed of Leisure World residents.  There are over 70 different club / organizations to keep you busy. Yes, I said two Kiwanis Clubs.  The was one club the Leisure World Kiwanis Club which was formed some 40 years ago,  but it membership grow so big that after 15 yearsi it could not  continue to meet for lunch of Firdays.  The Fire Marshall prohibited the use of the room by more than 75 people at a time and the club was over 100 strong.  Well, they resolved it by creating a club that met on Wednesday night of dinner. To this day both clubs are still in ex... 07/12/2007

Zip code 20906 - Rental Market Report - June 2007This market report is for rental units in the 20906 zip code excluding those in Leisure World a Seniors Community.6 BedroomsOnly 1 on the market at this time, a Detached Colonial for $2000 a month and has been on the market for 17 days.No 6 bedroom units were rented during the month of June.5 BedroomsCurrently only 1 on the market, a Detached Split Level for $2400 a month and has been on the market for only 12 days.No 5 bedroom units were rented during the month of June. 4 BedroomsAt this time there are 13 four bedroom rentals on the market, ranging in price form $1650 to $3100 with an average of $2115.  The time on the market ranges for 7 days to 199 with the average being 50 days.During the month of June there was a total of only 4 four... 07/07/2007

Georgian Colonies Subdivision of Silver Spring - June 2007 Market Report Nine homes came on the market since the first of the June in the Georgian Colonies subdivision of Silver Spring (zip code 20906), two went under contract during the month, and 6 went to closing during the month.  This left 16 homes on the market for sale at the end of the month.   The price range of those still on the market is $320,000 to $417,000.  The average number of days these properties have been on the market is 104 days. One has only been on the market for 11 days; but the longest is close to a year at 337.  The two that went under contract where on the market for 39 and 189 days respectfully, and listed at $334,000 and $385,000. The six that sold were listed from $340,000 to $410,000, on the market for 1... 07/03/2007

Parker Farm Subdivision of Silver Spring - June 2007 Activity Report Activity has been light in Parker Farm in the month of June 2007.  2 came on the market adding to the 2 that where already there, none went under Contract, and only 1 when to closing. The minimum list price of the 4 on the market is $299,900, the highest being listed at $540,000, with the average being $540,000.  The one house that did sell was on the market for $512,000, which was below it's last list price of $524,900; and was on the market for a short 34 days.  The average for the current homes on the market is 78, which compares very close to the 70 for the rest of the 20906 zip code excluding Leisure World.  07/03/2007

Silver Spring Md, - 20906 (excluding Leisure World) Market Report - June 2007Currently there are 340 homes on the market FOR SALE in the Silver Spring zip code of 20906, but not including those in Leisure World of Maryland.  The average time the properties have been on the market is 85 days, with the longest being over 2 years at 799 days. The list price of these houses range from a low of $180,000 to a high of $1,274,988; with the average being $445,039.  In June 103 homes were added to the inventory, and 45 went to closing. This leaves us a maturation / absorption rate of close to 7.5 months.  The price range on those listed in June went from a low of $180,000 to a high of $659,995 with the average being $394,844.  Of the houses that went to CLOSING, one was on the market for only a d... 06/30/2007

LEISURE WORLD OF Maryland - Market Report June 2007Currently there are 184 homes on the market FOR SALE in Leisure World of Maryland.  The average time the properties have been on the market is 146 days and the longest at 577 days. The least expensive home is a 1 bedroom COOP currently listed for $86,900; while the most expensive is a CONDO at $1,099,000. This apartment is located on the top floor of 10 story high-rise with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a fireplace. In June of 2007, 37 homes were freshly added to the inventory, 11 more came back on the market after being off for a short period, and 29 have gone to closing. This leaves us with a maturation / absorption rate of just over 6 months.  Of the homes that did go to closing one was on the market for only 3 days, while the average day... 06/30/2007

The bungalow, in Silver Spring, MD, is one of the most popular home styles that vintage home buyers will ask me to look for.   When I think of, or hear the word Bungalow, the first streets that come to mind are Silver Spring Avenue, Thayer Avenue, Easley Street, Sligo Avenue, Gist, Richmond and all their cross streets.  The subdivisions are Silver Spring, Silver Spring Park and Blair.  Developed from the early 1900's to early 1930's, this is a Vintage Bungalow Lover's Heaven!  Every imaginable Bungalow type and style is represented and concentrated in this part of Silver Spring.       One  the first homes I ever sold as a newbie real estate agent was a 1928 "Sears" Dutch Colonial Style Bungalow on Richmond Avenue in Silver Spring.  The house was an estate sale, vacant, delapidated and i... 06/24/2007

Silver Spring Md. (20906) - May 2007 Sales Only Leisure World of Maryland Status Count Price Range Avg. Price Avg. DOMP ACTIVE 163 87,500 - 539,900 267,881 151 CNT/KO 3 299,900 - 435,000 359,800 150 CNTG/NO KO 14 141,000 - 448,000 290,577 93 CONTRACT 21 120,000 - 525,000 317,167 98 SOLD 27 67,500 - 459,000 243,219 142 Silver Spring Md. (20906) - May 2007 Rentals Excluding Leisure World Status Count Price Range Avg. Price Avg. DOMP ACTIVE 10 1,000 - 2,200 1,452 67 APP REG 0 RENTED 3 1,230 - 1350 1,310 68 These numbers are based on Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. statistics. They include all housing types and configurations within Leisure World of Maryland subdivisions. Contact me if more detail is desired. 06/14/2007

Silver Spring Md. (20906) - May 2007 Sales Excluding Leisure World Status Count Price Range Avg. Price Avg. DOMP ACTIVE 300 174,900 - 1,099,000 445,399 92 CNT/KO 4 355,900 - 599,900 441,425 68 CNTG/NO KO 18 239,900 - 725,000 401,889 65 CONTRACT 32 209,500 - 589,900 388,659 32 SOLD 55 165,000 - 750,000 392,022 78 Silver Spring Md. (20906) - May 2007 Rentals Excluding Leisure World Status Count Price Range Avg. Price Avg. DOMP ACTIVE 23 1,150 - 2,800 1,954 81 APP REG 4 1,650 - 1,995 1748 171 RENTED 12 1,150 - 2,500 1,668 45 CONTRACT 32 209,500 - 589,900 388,659 32 These numbers are based on Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. statistics. They include all housing types and configurations in the 20906 Zipcode, excluding of those in the Leisure World of Maryland subdivisions. Co... 06/14/2007

Last Updated: 6/12/2007 All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 Email: Gregory@GregoryMaley.com (c)2004 Hobbs/Herder (kml) 06/12/2007

 Tucked away in a wooded sylvan setting off New Hampshire Avenue near White Oak is the Neighborhood of Quaint Acres in Silver Spring, Md.    The setting is perfect for the Mid Century Modern houses that were built there in the early to late 1950's. Contemporary Mid Century Modern architects and builders such as Charles Goodman and Frank Lloyd Wright  loved to make their homes seem as if they were one with nature.  Mid Century Modern Homes have simple, clean lines without a lot of embellishments. They use a lot natural elements like stone wood and glass with of floor to ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings. In a lot of the Modern homes, you get the feeling that you are outdoors when you are inside them. During this time period the homes in Quaint Acres were considered the epitomy of Luxu... 05/27/2007

Sitting around doing nothing is not one of the active seniors in Leisure World of Maryland.  Leisure World of Maryland Corporation has established a department - Leisure World Travel; to help kept this from happening.  Leisure World Travel is not full-service travel agency to set up individual travel arrangements but group events.  Some up coming trips for fee include a trip to Allenberry Inn & Playhouse in Boiling Springs to see "Clue The Musical".  A trip to Wolf Trap in Vienna Va to eee "THE MIKADO" with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players.  Another trip again to Wolf Trap to see "Riverdance - The Show".Leisure World Travel is not the only entity putting together trip for Leisure World residents.  Several of the over 70 clubs/groups are sponsoring trips.  On the calendar is a 4... 05/08/2007

Autumn Walk SubdivisionAutumn Walk is a townhouse community off of Bonifant Road just west of the Bonifant Road and Layhill Road intersection.  These townhouses are predominately 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms units all with basements, with living space ranging from 1420 to 1840 on lots around .07 acres, ranging roughly 30 to 35 years in age, and each with assigned parking.  The condo fees currently covers trash removal, snow removal, tot lot(s)/playground along with Exterior Building Maintenance, a Master Insurance police and Reserve funds. 05/07/2007