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180,000 sq. ft.735 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring, MD Real Estate
One of the most diverse, connected, and dynamic markets in Montgomery County, and a place I've known since the '90s.
Price Range
$200K to $700K+
Walk Score
90+ downtown / varies
Home Types
Condos, SF Homes, Townhomes
Transit
Red Line, MARC, Bus
Commute to DC
25 to 30 min via Metro
I've been watching Silver Spring change for over 30 years. Not as an outsider writing up a market report, but as someone who lived here, owned property here, and sold homes here across multiple market cycles.
I moved to Glenmont after college. Later, I became a landlord in Silver Spring. I watched what happened when Whole Foods came downtown. I watched the Fillmore open. I've watched neighborhoods that people used to overlook turn into some of the most competitive markets in all of Montgomery County.
Silver Spring is not one place. It's a collection of distinct communities, each with its own price point, personality, and pace. My job is to help you figure out which one fits your life.
Area Overview
What Makes Silver Spring Different
Let me say something that doesn't get said enough: Silver Spring is genuinely one of the most diverse communities in the entire Washington metro area, not just in terms of demographics, but in terms of housing types, price ranges, and lifestyle options.
You've got walkable urban living right off the Metro. You've got quiet, tree-lined streets in Four Corners. You've got mid-century ranchers, new construction townhomes, large single-family homes, high-rise condos, and everything in between.
I organize Silver Spring into three corridors for buyers, because each one tells a different story:
The Urban Core
Downtown Silver Spring, anchored by the Silver Spring Metro station. This is the most walkable part of the market. Transit-oriented living, nightlife, restaurants, live music at the Fillmore, films at AFI Silver Theatre. A mix of condos, co-ops, and older homes and some newer infill homes.
The Georgia Avenue Corridor
Three Red Line Metro stops heading north: Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont. Each has its own personality. Forest Glen is quiet and residential. Wheaton is energetic and changing fast, one of the more interesting markets to watch right now. Glenmont anchors the northern end with a mix of single-family homes and solid value for the money.
The Route 29 Corridor
Heading east: Four Corners, White Oak, and Calverton. More space, more single-family housing, generally lower price-per-square-foot than the Metro-adjacent areas. Popular with households who want square footage and still need reasonable access to DC.
Market Overview
Silver Spring Real Estate Market
Silver Spring is the largest real estate market in Montgomery County by active inventory. That size means something: there's almost always something available, at almost every price point. But available doesn't mean easy. Competition is real, and it varies a lot by sub-area.
The Urban Core and Georgia Avenue Metro stops tend to see the fastest movement. Well-priced condos downtown and single-family homes near Wheaton Metro have been moving quickly, often with multiple offers, when they're priced right.
The Route 29 Corridor generally offers more breathing room. Not because the market is soft, but because there's more supply relative to demand and buyers tend to be more deliberate.
One thing I always tell people: Silver Spring rewards preparation. Know your corridor. Know your price range. Know what trade-offs you're willing to make. The buyers who struggle are the ones who come in without a plan and try to compete everywhere at once.
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Silver Spring
$525,052
Average List Price
1,830 ft²
Average Sq Ft
$293
Price per Ft²
3
Average Beds
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Home Types
Home Types and Price Ranges by Corridor
Downtown / Urban Core
- Condos and co-ops: mid-$200s to high-$400s depending on size, building, and floor
- Some older buildings with fewer amenities; some newer with full amenity packages
- A mix of housing styles, from bungalows to colonials and everything in between, mostly detached homes
- Walkability and Metro access are priced in
Georgia Avenue Corridor
- Forest Glen: Mostly ranchers and Capes, typically mid-$400s to mid-$600s
- Wheaton: Single-family and some townhomes, with a sprinkling of condos close to the Metro, a wide range from the mid-$300s to mid-$600s depending on the block
- Glenmont: Good value relative to the Metro access, single-family homes generally from the mid-$300s to high-$500s
Route 29 Corridor
- Four Corners: Established single-family, mostly mid-$500s to low-$700s
- White Oak and Calverton: More affordable entry points, mid-$300s to mid-$500s, with more space per dollar
These are ballpark ranges based on typical market conditions. Prices shift with inventory and interest rates. The best way to know what your budget actually gets you right now is to have a real conversation.
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Depth
Downtown Silver Spring
Downtown Silver Spring is the easiest version of Silver Spring to explain to someone from out of town: Metro access, walkable restaurants and bars, live music at the Fillmore, classic and independent film at AFI Silver Theatre, and a street scene that runs year-round. Veterans Plaza hosts concerts, outdoor movies, and markets through the warmer months. It's a genuine urban neighborhood, and for people who want that lifestyle without paying DC prices, it checks a lot of boxes.
Forest Glen
Forest Glen sits between Silver Spring and Wheaton, quiet, residential, and a little under the radar. Most of the housing stock is mid-century ranchers and split-levels, many of which have been well-renovated. The Red Line station here is a real asset for commuters. The neighborhood has a settled, established feel that appeals to buyers who want transit access without the urban density.
Wheaton
Wheaton is one of the most interesting markets in all of Montgomery County right now, in my opinion. Named for Union General Frank Wheaton, the area has one of the most diverse populations in the county, reflected in the restaurants, the businesses, and the community life here. Wheaton Plaza (now Westfield Wheaton) has been around since 1960, when it opened as one of the largest shopping centers in the DC metro area. Today the surrounding neighborhood is in transition, in the best way. You've got longtime residents alongside newer arrivals, a strong local business community, and real estate that still offers value relative to closer-in Silver Spring.
Glenmont
Glenmont anchors the northern end of the Georgia Avenue Red Line corridor. It's where I lived after college. What I remember most is the sense of neighborhood, real neighbors, not just people passing through. Today it offers solid single-family housing at prices that often surprise buyers coming from more expensive parts of the county. The Red Line connection keeps it accessible without the premium you'd pay closer to Silver Spring proper.
Four Corners
Four Corners has a completely different feel from the rest of Silver Spring, more suburban, quieter, and more oriented around family life. It's a neighborhood where people put down roots. The housing stock is mostly single-family, with larger lots than you'll find in the urban core. The location works well for people who need access to both DC and the broader county.
White Oak and Calverton
White Oak and Calverton are where Silver Spring gives way to more of a suburban character. These areas have traditionally offered some of the best value in the Silver Spring ZIP codes, more square footage per dollar, more lot size, and less of the walkability premium you pay closer to Metro. There's also been ongoing discussion about the White Oak Science Gateway, a long-planned development corridor that could meaningfully change this part of the market over time. Worth understanding if you're buying here with a long time horizon.
Schools
Schools in Silver Spring
Silver Spring is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The area is large enough that it spans multiple school clusters, with a range of schools at every level. MCPS also offers magnet programs and specialty pathways that go beyond the neighborhood-school model, so your address isn't necessarily the only factor.
My honest advice: if schools are a significant part of your decision, do your own research. Talk to households in the specific neighborhoods you're considering. Reach out to MCPS directly. The right fit is going to depend on your child's needs and your household's priorities, not a ranking. You can verify school assignments for any specific address using the MCPS School Assignment Tool.
Getting Around
Commute and Transit
Silver Spring's commute story is one of its biggest selling points.
Metro
The Red Line serves the entire Georgia Avenue corridor: Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont stations. From Silver Spring station, you're roughly 25 to 30 minutes to Metro Center under normal conditions. That's a real, repeatable number.
MARC Train
The MARC Brunswick Line stops at Silver Spring station, connecting commuters directly to Union Station in DC and points west into Maryland.
Bus and Driving
Ride On (Montgomery County) and Metrobus routes serve the broader area, including the Route 29 corridor. Silver Spring sits at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (MD-97), University Boulevard (MD-193), Colesville Road (US-29), and the Capital Beltway (I-495). You can get just about anywhere from here, and traffic is going to be part of your life if you're driving during peak hours.
Trails
The Sligo Creek Trail runs through the heart of the community and connects to the Northwest Branch Trail, a genuine car-free corridor for cyclists and runners.
Purple Line
Still under construction, the Purple Line is a new commuter rail line that will run east-west through the county, complementing the Red Line, which runs mostly north-south. Once complete, it will add a significant transit connection for Silver Spring and the broader DC Metro Area.
Dining and Culture
Dining, Shopping and Entertainment
I'm not going to list every restaurant in Silver Spring. The dining scene here is genuinely deep, and the diversity of the community shows up in the food in a way that's worth experiencing firsthand.
J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse
Upscale seafood and steak on Ellsworth Drive. This is the place you take a client or mark a real occasion. Solid wine list, professional service, and a room that feels special without being stiff.
All Set Restaurant and Bar
A Silver Spring staple. Well-executed American food, a good bar program, and the kind of comfortable energy that earns regulars. Brunch here has a following for good reason.
El Sapo
One of my favorites to mention when people ask about Silver Spring's character. El Sapo is a Cuban bar and restaurant with a personality that's entirely its own. It captures something about this community that's hard to put into words if you haven't experienced it: genuine, diverse, and not trying to be anything other than what it is.
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
If you care about film, real film, not just whatever's opening this weekend, AFI Silver is one of the best theaters in the region. Classic films, retrospectives, director Q&As, and programming you won't find anywhere else around here.
The Fillmore Silver Spring
A mid-size music venue that consistently books acts above what you'd expect for its size. Good sightlines, decent sound, walkable from the Metro. Worth checking the calendar regularly.
Westfield Wheaton
The regional mall along Georgia Avenue. The real action in Wheaton's commercial life, though, happens in the surrounding streets: a dense mix of international restaurants and independent businesses that reflects exactly who lives here.
Downtown Silver Spring Retail District
Ellsworth Drive and the surrounding blocks offer a walkable mix of national brands and local spots. Veterans Plaza anchors the public space and hosts seasonal events year-round.
Parks and Green Space
Parks and Green Space
Sligo Creek Trail
The backbone of Silver Spring's outdoor life. This paved trail follows Sligo Creek through the community for miles, connecting neighborhoods and offering a genuine escape that doesn't require getting in a car.
Northwest Branch Trail
Connects to the Sligo Creek Trail and runs through natural areas in the eastern part of the county. Good for longer runs and rides.
Wheaton Regional Park
Over 500 acres in the northern part of the corridor. Athletic fields, picnic areas, a nature center, a dog park, and an outdoor pool. One of the most complete park facilities in Montgomery County.
Brookside Gardens
Located within Wheaton Regional Park, this is a free public garden with conservatories, thoughtfully maintained grounds, and a butterfly garden in summer. It's genuinely beautiful, and in my experience, not enough people know about it.
Jesup Blair Local Park
Closer to the urban core, with athletic courts and open green space that serves the downtown Silver Spring community well.
What's Coming
New Development and What's Coming
White Oak Science Gateway
The county's long-term vision for the Route 29 corridor. The plan calls for significant mixed-use development, more housing density, and commercial activity in an area that has historically been underbuilt relative to its location. This is a long-game project, not something that unfolds quickly, but if you're buying in White Oak or Calverton with a multi-year horizon, it's worth understanding.
Wheaton Revitalization
There's been ongoing planning and discussion around the Wheaton central business district. The fundamentals that make Wheaton interesting, Metro access, diverse population, relatively affordable real estate, set the table for continued investment. The pace of change is harder to predict.
Downtown Silver Spring
The urban core continues to attract residential and mixed-use development interest. Proximity to Metro and existing infrastructure keeps it on investors' radar.
My honest take on all of this: development timelines in Montgomery County are long. The market doesn't wait for groundbreakings. Buy for where a neighborhood is today, with an informed view of where it's headed, and make sure those two things line up with your actual plans.
Working With Harry
Working With Harry
I've been selling real estate in the DC metro area for years, and Silver Spring is one of the markets I know best, personally and professionally. I'm licensed in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
For buyers: Silver Spring is a market where corridor knowledge matters. The difference between buying near Wheaton Metro versus buying in Four Corners isn't just price, it's lifestyle, commute, and long-term trajectory. I'll help you figure out which part of this market actually fits your situation, not just what you can technically afford.
For sellers: Silver Spring buyers tend to be informed and prepared. Presentation matters. Pricing matters. My approach is to get your home in front of the right buyers, priced correctly from day one, and to manage the transaction so you're not caught off guard.
What I don't do: I won't tell you a home is a great investment if I don't believe it is. I won't push you to stretch your budget because a higher price works better for my commission. I've been around long enough to know that the right deal for my client is always the right deal.
Direct: 202-362-4663
Office: 833-335-7433
harry@harrymoore.com
MD 505462 | DC SP98376 | VA 0225037887
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Read ArticleFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Spring Real Estate
What ZIP codes are in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring spans several ZIP codes: 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20910, and 20912. The urban core around the Metro station is primarily 20910. The Georgia Avenue corridor runs through 20901, 20902, and 20906. The Route 29 corridor covers 20903, 20904, and 20905.
Does Silver Spring have Metro access?
Yes, and it's one of Silver Spring's strongest advantages. The Red Line serves four stations in or near Silver Spring: Silver Spring (urban core), Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont. From Silver Spring station, you're roughly 25 to 30 minutes to Metro Center under normal conditions. That's a real, repeatable commute number.
What's the difference between Silver Spring and Wheaton?
Wheaton is its own census-designated place within the broader Silver Spring area, and it has a distinct identity. In real estate terms, Wheaton generally offers lower price points than downtown Silver Spring with comparable Red Line access. The community is highly diverse, the commercial district is locally-oriented, and the housing stock is mostly older single-family homes, some beautifully renovated, some with more upside. It's a market I think is worth paying attention to.
Is Silver Spring a good place to invest in rental property?
It has been for me personally. I owned rental property here for years. The fundamentals are strong: Metro access, a large renter population, proximity to DC employment centers, and enough price variation across the corridors that cash flow is possible at the right entry point. That said, every investment needs to underwrite on its own terms. I'm happy to walk through the numbers with you.
How competitive is the Silver Spring market right now?
It depends on where you're looking. The urban core and properties near Metro stations tend to see multiple offers when they're priced right. The Route 29 corridor is typically less competitive. Silver Spring's size, the largest market in Montgomery County by active inventory, means there's almost always something available. But available and easy to buy are different things.
What is the White Oak Science Gateway?
It's a long-term county development plan for the Route 29 corridor, specifically the White Oak area. The vision calls for mixed-use development, more housing, and significant commercial activity in an area that's currently underbuilt for its location. This is a multi-year, potentially multi-decade project. I'd rather give you an honest read on the timeline than oversell what's coming.
How do I get started buying or selling in Silver Spring?
Call or email me. I'll ask a few questions about what you're looking for, give you my honest read on the market, and we'll figure out a path forward from there. Call 202-362-4663 or email harry@harrymoore.com.
202-362-4663 | harry@harrymoore.com
Harry Moore, Realtor
MD 505462 | DC SP98376 | VA 0225037887
Direct: 202-362-4663 | Office: 833-335-7433 | harry@harrymoore.com