Silver Spring Real Estate in the South 4 Corners Neighborhood

Boundaries: University Boulevard West and Dennis Avenue to the north. Colesville Road to the east. 4 Corners Sign Forest Glen Road to the south and Tenbrook Drive to the west

South Four Corners is a 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, Halloween Parade 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 within the neighborhood of South Four Corners.

Brick Slate & Stone House in South 4 Corners Silver SpringThe Houses of 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. 

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
Historic Polychrome House in South 4 Corners Silver Springconstuction 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, Storybook Tudors 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.
Silver Spring Real Estate Brick Rambler in South 4 Corners
Public Schools
Montgomery County public school system is well known as one of the best in the nation.
The South 4 Corners Neighborhood is served by 2 School Districts:
Elementary Schools
Oakland Terrace Elementay School
Sligo Creek Elementary School
Middle Schools
Silver Spring International
Sligo Middle School
High Schools
Northwood High School
Albert Einstein High School
*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, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Northwood and Wheaton.
Colonial in South 4 Corners Silver Spring

South Four Corners Real Estate - 2008

49 Listings were Sold in 2008
Average Asking/List Price - $404,375
Average SOLD Price - $394,145
Lowest Sold Price - $251,000
Highest Sold Price - $549,550
Average Seller Contribution -
Average Time on Market - 84 Days

South 4 Corners Real Estate - 2009

31 Sold Listings
Average Listing Price - $389,642
Average Sold Price - $379,523
Lowest Sold Price - $200,000
Highest Sold Price - $487,000
*Average Subsidy/Credit to Buyers from Sellers - $4,323
Average Days on Market - 69

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3 commentsDebbie Cook • October 21 2008 02:39PM

Silver Spring South 4 Corners Market Report

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. 

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)

22 Active (For Sale) Listings
Average Price of Active Listings - $427,530
Lowest Price - $332,900
Highest Price - $499,500
Average Time on Market - 59 Days

11 Listings Pending - Under Contract
Average Price for Pending Sales - $404,563
Average Days on Market - 47 

5 Listings Withdrawn or Expired from the Market
Average Price Withdrawn Listings - $380,500
Average Time on Market - 183 Days

11 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

 

2 commentsDebbie Cook • May 19 2008 08:55PM

Silver Spring MD Real Estate South 4 Corners Market Report


The South Four Corners Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD 20901 is a 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.
 
The 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


Real Estate Sales Activity for Single Family Homes
in South 4 Corners for March - August 2007 

17 Active (For Sale) Listings
Average Price of Active Listings - $449,394
Lowest Price - $362,000
Highest Price - $565,000
Average Time on Market - 65 Days

4 Listings Pending - Under Contract
Average Price for Pending Sales - $437,000
Average Days on Market - 60 

14 Listings Withdrawn or Expired from the Market
Average Price Withdrawn Listings - $457,500
Average Time on Market - 129 Days

25 Sold Listings
Average Listing Price - $454,500
Average Sold Price - $448,232
Lowest Sold Price - $358,000
Highest Sold Price - $529,000 

           2008 Real Estate Market Report Update for South Four Corners Neighborhood

 

0 commentsDebbie Cook • August 30 2007 07:56PM

New Construction in Silver Spring, Md Estates at 4 Corners Finally Gets Going

universitywest-220.jpgThe Site has (now had) a Sprawling Brick and Stone DSC00867Cape 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 4-corners-aireal.jpgto 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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Photos of this site with the house back in May from Silver Spring Daily Photo .

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   

 

1 commentDebbie Cook • July 31 2007 04:43PM

South Four Corners Neighborhood, Silver Spring, Md

South Four Corners Neighborhood of Silver Spring

 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 dynamic 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. 

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 .  Everyone seems to be fascinated with the houses! 

Popular House Styles are the Cozy Cape Cods and Traditional Colonials built  before and during 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. 

 

0 commentsDebbie Cook • January 15 2007 11:54AM