Silver Spring, MD

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Silver Spring
Real Estate

Downtown Silver Spring urban vibe, Red Line + Purple Line, walkable Town Center, AFI Silver Theatre.

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$530K

Median Price

MoCo's urban value pocket

+5.8%

YoY Growth

Strong urbanization growth

82,000

Population

Largest MoCo CDP

B+/A

School Rating

Blair magnet + Springbrook

Why This City

Why Silver Spring Is MoCo's Urban Pick

Downtown Silver Spring transformation, Red + Purple Line access, magnet programs at Blair, and the most diverse food scene in MoCo — all 20 minutes from DC.

Two Metro stations (SS + Forest Glen)

Purple Line through Downtown SS

Montgomery Blair HS magnets (STEM, IB)

Discovery + FDA + NOAA anchors

AFI Silver Theatre + Fillmore venue

Sligo Creek + Rock Creek Park

Diverse Downtown SS dining scene

20 min to DC by Red Line

Market Comparison

AreaMedianSchools

Silver Spring$530KA

Bethesda$1.2MA+

Kensington$750KA

Rockville$580KA

Olney$565KA

What $530K Gets You

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,800 sqft 1930s-50s home in Woodside or Forest Glen

Or a 2-bed condo in Downtown SS at the Metro.

Neighborhoods

Silver Spring Neighborhoods

8 distinct Silver Spring neighborhoods — each with a different feel and price point.

Most Urban

Downtown Silver Spring

Urban condos, walk to Metro, Whole Foods, dining.

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Historic

Woodside

1920s-30s historic homes, mature trees, charm.

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Family

Forest Glen

Mid-century homes near Metro stop.

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Park-Adjacent

Sligo Park Hills

Quiet pocket adjacent to Sligo Creek Park.

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Classic

Four Corners

1950s-60s homes at 410/29 intersection.

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Eclectic

Takoma Park line

Border with Takoma; arts-friendly enclave.

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Established

Forest Estates

Larger lots, upper-middle homes, top elementary.

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Community

Kemp Mill

Tight-knit community, multiple synagogues, walkable.

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How It Works

From Strategy Call to Keys

Five steps from first conversation to closing day.

Strategy Session

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Market Intel Report

Custom comps in your target neighborhoods. Data, not guesswork.

Curated Showings

Pre-vetted homes + off-market access most agents never see.

Win the Offer

Escalation, appraisal gap, seller motivation read — in MoCo bidding wars this matters.

Close & Settle

Inspections, lender, move-in. You just show up at settlement.

Commute

Getting Around from Silver Spring

Downtown DC

Red Line via SS Metro

20 min

Union Station

Red Line direct

18 min

Bethesda

Red Line via Metro Center

30 min

NIH / Walter Reed

Connecticut or 16th St

15-18 min

BWI Airport

I-495 → I-95

30 min

College Park / UMD

Purple Line (future) or US-29

15 min

249+ Five-Star Reviews

What Clients Say

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"My home sold very quickly and at the price we agreed on. Kevin was professional from start to finish."

Eugene Murphy

Sold in Montgomery County · 2026

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"Working with Kevin as a first-time homebuyer was truly the best decision my fiancé and I could have made."

Rachel Baker

Bought in Montgomery County · 2025

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"Kevin and his team were nothing short of professional. He handled a tough sale with total confidence."

Kristen Green

Sold in MoCo · 2025

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"He made sure we understood everything without ever getting frustrated. Incredible experience."

Ashay Padwal

First-Time Buyer · 2025

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"Kevin helped me sell my home. He developed a plan, kept me calm, and we got multiple offers the first weekend."

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Sold in Rockville · 2025

Google

"We went under contract within 3 days of listing with multiple offers. Expert advice on what mattered."

Arthur Sanchez

Sold a Condo · 2024

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Living Here

Life in Silver Spring

Every employer, restaurant, and park below links directly to its official site.

Top Employers

Discovery, Inc.U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)NOAA Holy Cross Health Silver Spring Adventist HealthCare AFI Silver Theatre

Dining & Lifestyle

AFI Silver Theatre The Fillmore Silver Spring 8407 Kitchen Bar Pho 75 Roti Sweet Spot Bombay Bistro

Parks & Trails

Sligo Creek Park Rock Creek Park Wheaton Regional Park Brookside Gardens Veterans Plaza Downtown SS Acorn Urban Park

FAQ

Questions About Silver Spring

Yes — Downtown SS (Ellsworth Drive, Wayne Ave, Georgia Ave) is one of MoCo's most walkable areas. Whole Foods, AFI Silver Theatre, Fillmore concert venue, Pyramid Atlantic, and dozens of restaurants — all walkable from the Metro.

Montgomery Blair HS hosts MoCo's flagship Magnet program (STEM, Communication Arts) and Math/Science Magnet. Selective admission. Graduates regularly attend top STEM universities. Address-by-address cluster verification matters.

Purple Line (light rail, opening segments 2027) connects Silver Spring directly to Bethesda, UMD College Park, and New Carrollton. Real estate near future stations is appreciating. Downtown SS will be a major Purple Line hub.

Yes — MoCo's most racially and economically diverse area. Single-family in Woodside, Forest Glen, Sligo Park Hills starts $500-700K with strong school options.

Depends. Walkability + Metro: Downtown SS. Historic charm: Woodside. Schools + value: Forest Glen, Sligo Park Hills. Blair magnet eligibility: depends on attendance area.

MoCo's most diverse — Ethiopian (Roti Sweet Spot, Tamarind), Salvadoran (Los Chorros), Vietnamese (Pho 75), Indian (Bombay Bistro), plus 8407 Kitchen Bar and Cubano's. Worth coming from across MoCo.

Varies by neighborhood. Downtown SS sees expected city-level petty crime; surrounding residential areas (Woodside, Forest Glen) are low-crime suburban. Always check local crime maps for specific addresses.

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