Silverspringism

Today is Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Paczki Day,
the time we all Fatten ourselves up before tightening our
belts and giving up things for Lent.  Below are 3
"recession proof" Ways to celebrate Fat Day on the
cheap in Silver Spring, Md 


Number 1   
Head straight to the WOODMOOR Pastry Shop for some of their famous, divine, decadently outrageous Paczki and or pick up one of their fantastic King Cakes for dessert.  After a couple of these, you won't need any dinner or pancakes for a long time.            

Number 2   
There are several Silver Spring and Takoma Park Churches with Pancake Suppers tonight:

                  Church of the Ascension on Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring 
                  Grace Episcopal Church on Grace Chruch Road and Georgia Avenue
                  Takoma Park Presbyterian Church on Tulip Avenue in Takoma Park
                  Colesville Presbyterian on New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville

                  Check out the new International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Location in Silver Spring
                  at 12251 Tech Road, Silver Spring, Md 20904 for NATIONAL Pancake Day 2009 and
                  FREE Pancakes til 10 pm tonight 

Number 3   
Stop at any "Popeye's" in Silver Spring and dine on the BEST Red Beans and Rice outside of New Orleans.  The red beans and rice are the very same red beans and rice served at Al Copeland's Copelands of
New Orleans Restaurant.

The Aurora Condominium project in South Silver Spring is a 145 Unit Condominium Community built by reclaiming and rehabbing 2 1950's era office buildings on Eastern Avenue just over the District of Columbia border line.

Developed by RST Development, Aurora Condominiums combined adjacent 12-story and 8-story office buildings into one integrated 143,000-square-foot residential community. The renovated twin towers are connected by a dramatic lobby and landscaped garden.  The project completely Sold out in 2006. 

Located in the heart of the new Silver Spring "arts and entertainment" district, a few blocks from Metro's Silver Spring station on the Red Line, you're close to everything you need. Units come with everything that today's buyers want: hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths, stainless steel appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows and airy floor plans that bring in lots of natural light.

Market Activity All Sales in the Aurora 2008

7 Sold Listings

All Listings were 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Units (Ranging from 1,004 sq ft to 1,148 sq ft)
Average Listing Price - $346,400  Average SOLD Price - $339,429  Average Days on Market - 43
Lowest Sold Price - $320,000   Highest Sold Price - $365,000   Average Seller Subsidy - $3,350

Market Activity in the Aurora in 2009

5 Sold Listings

All Listings were 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Units (Ranging from 1,004 sq ft to 1,148 sq ft)
Average List (Asking Price) - $309,580   Average Sold Price - $296,000   Average Days on Market - 181
Lowest Sold Price - $255,000  Highest Sold Price - $320,000  Average Seller Subsidy - $2,050

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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. Walk to Excellent Shopping, Fine Dining & Entertainment.


                                                                 Sales at the Silverton 2008
   
There were 8 Closed Sales

1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2rd Floor Unit (718 sq ft)            Asking Price - 250,000 SOLD Price - $250,000 
     Days on Market - 282
2)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1st Floor Unit (831 sq ft)            Asking Price - $269,900 SOLD Price - $269,900
     Days on Market - 35
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1st Floor Unit (792 sq ft)            Asking Price - $290,000 SOLD Price -$280,000
     Days on Market - 65
4)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (776 sq ft)           Asking Price - $295,000 SOLD Price - $290,000
     $7,700 Seller Subsidy
     Days on Market - 58
5)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Loft Unit (955 sq ft)          Asking Price - $324,900 SOLD Price - $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
6)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Loft Unit (955 sq ft)          Asking Price  - $324,900 SOLD Price - $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
7)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2nd Floor Unit with Loft                Asking Price - $425,000 Sold Price - $392,500
     (1,212 sq ft) Days on Market - 68
8)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath 4th Floor Unit with Loft                 Asking Price - $490,000 SOLD Price - $450,000
     (1,300 sq ft) 15,000 Seller Subsidy
     Days on Market - 34

                                                   Sales at the Silverton in 2009

There were 9 Closed Sales in 2009

1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 4th Floor Unit (750 sq ft)           Asking Price - $188,217  Sold Price - $188,217
     Days on Market - 23
2)  2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (992 sq ft)          Asking Price - $231,324  Sold Price - $231,324
     $7,300 Seller Subsidy - 2 days on the Market
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1st Floor Unit (781 sq ft)           Asking Price - $285,000  Sold Price - $280,000
     $5,000 Seller Subsidy - 47 Days on Market
4)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (819 sq ft)          Asking Price - $289,000  Sold Price - $275,000
     Days on Market - 118
5)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath -2nd Floor Unit (1,084 sq ft)        Asking Price - $330,000  Sold Price - $330,000
     $10,000 Seller Subsidy - Days on Market - 160
6)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 3rd Floor Unit (1,212 sq ft)        Asking Price - $360,000  Sold Price - $350,000
     $5,000 Seller Subsidy - Days on Market - 51
7)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 4th Floor Unit (935 sq ft)           Asking Price - $365,000  Sold Price - $310,000
     $4,600 Subsidy - Days on Market - 52
8)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (1,165 sq ft)       Asking Price - $375,000  Sold Price - $332,000
     $9,960 Seller Subsidy - Days on Market - 28
9)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 2nd Floor Unit (1,386 sq ft)       Asking Price - $419,000  Sold - $415,000 
     $5,000 Seller Subsidy - Days on Market - 16

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8045 Newell Street (by Patriot Group) is a five story, 120 unit condominium building.  This building was completed and already Sold out in 2006.

This Building offers a Fun, Funky, Hip and Laid Back Urban Lifestyle, in a Small Intimate "Pet Friendly" Building. Located by Historic Acorn Park in the South Silver Spring neighborhood, the Units have Open Floor Plans with High Ceilings, Washers and Dryers in the Units and either a balcony or sunroom.  

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.


2008 Sales for 8045 @Silver Spring Metro

8 Listings SOLD in 2008

1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath  2nd Floor
     (820 sq ft)  Asking - $245,000
     Sold Price - 245,000 
     Days on Market - 222
2)  1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 5th Floor  
     (820 sq ft) Asking - $285,000
     Sold for - $285,000 
     Days on Market - 21
3)  1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 4th Floor
     (820 sq ft) with Gar. Parking Space
     List Price - $299,000
     Sold Price - $284,000
     Days on Market - 8
4)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den 3rd Floor  
     (935 sq ft) - with Garage Parking
     Asking - $320,000
     Sold Price - $320,000
     Seller Subsidy $10,000 
     Days on Market - 85
5) 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den 2nd Floor
     (900 Sq ft) with Gar. Parking
     Asking Price  $347,500
     Sold Price - $335,000
     Days on Market - 11
6) 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2nd Floor 
     (1,221 sq ft) No Parking space
     Asking Price - $324,000 
     Sold Price  - $324,000
     Days on Market - 6
7) 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1st Floor
     (1,177 sq ft) with Garage Parking  
     Asking Price - $389,000 
     Sold Price - $375,000  
     Days on Market - 44
8)  2 Bedroom - 2 Bath 3rd Floor
     (820 sq ft) with Garage Parking
     Asking Price - $410,000 
     Sold Price - $401,000
     Days on Market - 7

2009 Sales Activity in 8045 Newell Street @ Silver Spring Metro - 9 Units were SOLD

5 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Units Sold were Sold - Average List Price - $255,857
      Average Sold Price $253,800   Average Days on Market - 111

1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plus Den Sold in 2009 - List Price - $299,000   
      Sold Price 280,000   Days on Market - 7

3 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Units Sold in 2009 - Average List Price - $388,233 
      Average Sold Price - $382,467     Average Days on Market - 73


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Originally Built in the 1960's as a rental apartment building, the MICA was converted to condominium ownership in 2006.  There are 151 Units in the Mica Building

Features include floor to ceiling windows with great views of Downtown Silver Spring looking towards Rock Creek Park, private balconies, maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile baths.  Square footage of these units is Spacious, ranging from 817 to over 1700 square feet.  There is a Swimming Pool with sun deck, a full media center and state-of-the-art fitness center.  All units have garage parking and the Building is located 2 Blocks from the Silver Spring Metro Station in Downtown Silver Spring.

2008 Sales in the MICA

11 Sold Listings

8 were 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Units
1 was a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit
2 were 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Units

Average List/Asking Price - 340,300
Average Sold Price - 336,918
Average Seller Subsidy/Concessions - $9,247
Average Days on Market - 59

Lowest Price was for a 860 sq ft 1 Bedroom Unit - $268,900
Highest Price was for a 1,718 sq ft 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Unit - $539,900

2009 Sales in the MICA

3 Sold Listings

1 Bedroom 1 Bath - (848 sq ft) 1st Floor - Asking Price - $242,137 Sold - $240,000
   $9,000 Seller Subsidy - 29 Days on Market
2 Bedroom 1 Bath - (1,020 sq ft) 11th Floor - Asking Price - $365,000 Sold - $340,000
   $10,000 Seller Subsidy - 131 Days on Market
3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath - (1,665 sq ft) 12th Floor - Asking Price - $530,000 Sold - $533,000
   7 Days on Market
 

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The Forest Estates Neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland 20902 is bordered by Georgia Avenue to the west, Dennis Avenue to the north, Sanford Road to the south, and Sligo Creek Park to the east.


Forest Estates is an attractive quiet suburban community of single family homes built between the 1940's through the mid 1960's.  Most homes are solidly built Post War brick cape cods and colonials.  The community is walking distance to the Forest Glen METRO station.  Forest Estates is located just outside the beltway (as in a matter of a few feet outside the Beltway) but close to the hustle, bustle, nightlife, shopping and ammenites of Downtown Silver Spring and Washington, DC. There is an abundance of Parkland in and around the Forest Estates Neighborhood.  General Getty Park is a popular neighborhood park within the Forest Estates Neighborhood and all the ammenities of Wheaton Regional Park are nearby.

The Forest Estates Community Association is an active group that represents residents interests in  county planning and other political issues. The group has family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and an email group for neighbors to keep up on the latest news, events, and announcements and learn about local services. Some of the events are:  A Community Picnic, National Night Out, Park Clean-Up and a Halloween Parade. Visit the Forest Estates Community Website


The Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation. The public schools serving the Forest Estates neighborhood in Silver Spring are: 

Oakland Terrace Elementary School 
Sligo Middle School 
Einstein High School

Also, 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 Montgomery Blair, Northwood High, John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.


There are also some high quality Private schools convenient to the Forest Estates Neighborhood: 
St. John the Evangelist School
St. Andrew Apostle School
Calvary Lutheran School
Hebrew Day School of Montgomery County

Forest Estates Real Estate Silver Spring
There are 446 Single Family homes in the
Forest Estates subdivision.
Market Activity in Forest Estates 2008:

17 Sold Homes SOLD in 2008 

Average Asking Price - $415,735
Average Sold Price - $402,347

Average Days on the Market - 68

Highest Sold Price - $525,000
Lowest Sold Price - $290,000

10 Homes Sold in 2009

Average Asking Price - $393,320
Average Sold Price - $397,350

Average Days on Market - 25

Lowest Sale Price - $305,000
Highest Sale Price - $491,000


Homes Currently for Sale in Forest Estates, Silver Spring, Md 20902

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