Highland view is an established mature neighborhood with a “woodsy vibe”.  You will find ample wooded lots with an eclectic variety of home styles including cape cods, colonials, bungalows, tudors and mid century modern.  There are several old early 1900’s Farmhouses scattered through out the area that pre date the suburban development.  Highland View of Sligo Creek was first developed in the 1930’s by E Brooke Lee’s North Washington Realty Co.   The neighborhood began as a “bedroom community” and was advertised as having “golf, swimming and beautiful parks near main arterial routes of tranportation”.  Homes in the Highland View neighborhood are older, charming and unique, unlike the cookie-cutter tract homes of the 1950’s post war suburbs. 

Schools:
 The location of the house within this neighborhood determines which elementary school children will attend.  Montgomery County Public Schools has 6 Elementary Schools that serve this area:  Highland View Elementary, Pinecrest Elementary, Montgomery Knolls, Oakview Elementary, Rolling Terrace and New Hampshire Estates Elementary.

The majority of students in this neighborhood attend Eastern Middle School, a smaller percentage attend Silver Spring International Middle School.

Montgomery Blair High School is the base High School for this area of Silver Spring.  At the high school level the Downcounty consortium is available giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study. The five high schools in the Downcounty cluster include Northwood, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton High Scchools.

It is always best to check with the Mongtomery County Public School locator by street address to find out the schools kids will attend in a given neighborhood.

Shopping
The closest large grocery store is the Giant Food on Arliss Avenue, within walking distance for the neighborhood. There are also many ethnic shops and restaurants in the Flower Avenue Shopping Center.  Downtown Silver Spring and all it has to offer is less than 2 miles away.  There are plenty of  Ride-On Bus and regular MetroBus stops throughout the neighborhood to wisk you to Downtown Silver Spring or Takoma Park or their Metro Stations.

Links to some Parks, Recreation and a Library within walking distance:
Longbranch Community Center
Longbranch Pool
Silver Spring YMCA  
Sligo Creek Park  
Longbranch Library  
Longbranch Park

Real Estate Sales for Highland View, Brookside Forest, Branwell Park and Longbranch Village Subdivisions in Silver Spring, Md 20901.

2010 YTD 20 Single Family Homes have Sold
Average Listing (Asking) Price - $393,455
Average Sold Price – $386,543
Average Seller Subsidy – $5,660
Lowest Sales Price – $181,500 for a very “beat-up” 3 Bedroom 1940’s Colonial Foreclosure.
Highest Sales Price – $572,000 for a completely renovated 3 Bedroom 1930’s Cape Cod.

Check out Homes for Sale Now in Highland View, Branwell Park, Long Branch View and Brookside Forest, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901

In addition, beginning December 1, 2009, many current homeowners will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they’ve lived in their current home for a least 5 years and are seeking to relocate.  Plus, the income limits for single buyers and married couples were also raised.

There has never been a better time for you or someone you know to take advantage of this tax credit because hundreds of homes are now priced below market value.  Also, because this program is a tax credit – it does not have to be repaid.

For a detailed comparison of the 2009 tax credit versus the extension, click here.  
 
For FAQ on the tax credit changes, click here.     

Also Check Out these 25 Fast and Easy Fixups when selling your Silver Spring Home

The Silverton Condos (by JBG Group) on East West Highway was built around the vintage art deco facade of the former Canada Dry bottling plant and has 210 dwelling units. 
The units were finished in 2006 – 2007 

The Silverton has Beautifully Appointed Floor Plans, Glass Doors Leading to Private Balconies, Chef-Caliber Kitchens with Maple Cabinets and Granite Countertops, Granite Vanities in Bathrooms and Full-Size Washers and Dryers in the units!
There is a High-Tech Resident E-Lounge, Swimming Pool, Expansive Sundeck and a Cutting-Edge Fitness Center.
The Building is within Walking Distance to Metro and has Easy Access to Washington, DC & I-495 Close to Excellent Shopping, Fine Dining & Entertainment.  

This market report encompasses All Sales Activity at the Silverton 
Last 6 months ( Jan – July 2008)   

3 Active (For Sale) Listings
1)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath – 3rd Floor Unit (1,307 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $499,900  Days on Market – 117
2)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath – 2nd Floor Corner Unit
     (1,084 sq ft) Asking Price – $395,000 
     Days on Market – 62
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath – 2nd Floor Unit (718 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $290,000 Days on Market – 232

1 Listing Under Contract
1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath – 1st Floor Unit (792 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $290,000 Days on Market – 65

3 Sold Listings
1)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Unit  (955 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $324,900 Sold Price – $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
2)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Unit (955 sq ft)
     Asking Price  – $324,900 Sold price - $324,900
     Days on Market – 25
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor Unit (776 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $295,000 Sold Price – $290,000
     Seller Subsidy $7,700 – Days on Market – 58

Thinking about Selling or Buying a South Silver Spring Condominium? -
Contact  Debbie Cook (301) 587-3528 for your current, No Obligation Market Report on the Silver Spring Condominium Market.

SAVE your GAS! and Walk everywhere from this building that has a very high Walkabilty Score.  Walking Distance to Silver Spring Metro/Red Line, Rock Creek Park hiking biking trails and all the ammenities of Downtown Silver Spring.

This market report is for the last 6 month period begining January 1, through July 6th 2008.  All units are resales reported in the Metropolitan Regional Information Service (MRIS)

4 Active For Sale Listings
1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath  2nd Floor
     (820 sq ft)  Asking -$285,000 
     Days on Market – 57
2)  1 Bedroom – 1 Bath 5th Floor  
     (820 sq ft) Asking – $315,000 
     Days on Market – 267
3)  1 Bedroom  1 Bath 2nd Floor  
     (900 sq ft)
     Asking $347,500  
     Days on Market - 6

 1 Listing Under Contract
1)  2 Bedroom – 2 Bath 3rd Floor (1,255 Sq ft) – Asking $410,000  Days on Market – 7

4 Sold Listings
1)  0 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Unit 2nd Floor Unit (569 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $108,746   Sold Price  - $108,746  Seller Subsidy -$3,469
     Days on Market – 5
2)  0 Bedroom 1 Bath   Efficiency Unit (569 sq ft)  4th Floor   
     Asking Price – $109,658   Sold Price – $109,658   Seller Subsidy $3,498
     Days on Market – 3
3)  1 Bedroom - 1 Bath  5th Floor (820 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $285,000   Sold Price – $285,000   Days on Market – 21
4)  1 Bedroom – 1 Bath and Den  (935 sq ft) 3rd Floor Unit
     Asking – $320,000 Sold – $320,00  Seller Subsidy – $10,000  Days on Market – 85

Thinking about Selling or Buying a Silver Spring Condominium? – Contact  Debbie Cook (301) 587-3528 for your current, No Obligation Market Report on the Silver Spring Condominium Market.

Single Family Homes
Seven Oaks Subdivision – 20910 & 20901

Condominiums in South Silver Spring – 20910
                 
                 Aurora Condominiums
                 
                 The Silverton

                 8045 Newell Street Condos

Luxury Town Houses  Cameron Hill  – 20910

If you are thinking about Selling Your Silver Spring House, Condo or Townhouse - Call on Debbie Cook and The Silver Spring Team for a No Obligation Market Report on Your Silver Spring Condominium. With our 21 years of Experience and our Enthusiasm for Silver Spring, we know how to get Silver Spring Homes Sold Fast and for Top Dollar in the Current Silver Spring Real Estate Market.
 

Click for an Over the Net Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your Silver Spring Home

Now Silver Springers, including me, will not have to schlep to Rockville or Bowie to shop at this amazing discount home goods store. 

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.  

Clifton Park Village – 20901

Capitol View Park – 20910

Coming Soon are Real Estate Market Reports on: 
South Silver Spring Condominium Market – 20910  Old Hillandale – 20903
Seven Oaks Subdivision – 20901 & 20910 Northwood Park – 20901 
Old Woodside -20910  North Woodside – 20910  Mongomery Hills – 20910

If you have a request for market report on a specific neighborhood or subdivision in Silver Spring or Surrounding Areas – Please let us know.

If you are thinking about Selling Your Silver Spring Home – Call on Debbie Cook and The Silver Spring Team for a No Obligation Market Report on Your Silver Spring House. With our 21 years of Experience and our Enthusiasm for Silver Spring,  We know how to get Homes Sold Fast and for Top Dollar in the Current Silver Spring Real Estate Market!

Oakview – 20903  
700 Single Family Homes 

Burnt Mills Hills – 20901
60 Single Family Homes

Coming Soon are Market Reports for these requested Neighborhoods and or Subdivisions in Silver Spring:

                            Capitol View Park – 20910 – 383 Single Family Houses
                                 Seven Oaks – 20901– 201 Single Family Houses
                            Montgomery Knolls – 20901– 213 Single Family Houses

              Get an Online Market Analysis of Your Silver Spring Home’s Market Value