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Silver Spring, Maryland, is an unincorporated city of 77,000 people in Montgomery County, Maryland, wrapping around the northern apex of Washington, D.C. This highly educated, truly diverse community offers affordable housing (relative to other D.C. bedroom communities), arts and entertainment, career opportunities and close proximity to the city.  The downtown area has been revitalized over the past eight years and is a fabulous place to live for people of all ages and professions. Discovery Communications calls Downtown Silver Spring home, as do hundreds of other national corporations. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is also headquartered in Silver Spring.  

Homes for sale in Silver Spring have doubled in price between 2000 and 2008, while still remaining within reach of the average homebuyer, and proving to be good investments. During the past few years, over 3,000 new single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and apartments have been constructed in Silver Spring, providing a plethora of choices for those searching for real estate for sale in Silver Spring.  

A Most Diverse City

Silver Spring is one of the most balanced communities in the Washington D.C. areas in terms of religion, ethnicity, interests, and income. No one group dominates the vibrant community scene. Montgomery Blair High School is nationally recognized for its science and math magnet programs. At the school, there is no ethnic majority, providing a diverse community of learning. Whatever your interest, you will find something to do in Silver Spring. The American Film Institute hosts film screenings throughout the year. Silver Spring’s three public libraries coordinate a variety of book clubs including groups for mystery enthusiasts, fiction readers, African-American interests, morning book groups, evening book groups and more. From April-November, the Silver Spring Farmers market opens with vendors selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, plants and flowers. Monday night Jazz is another entertainment staple of the town.  

The Silver Spring

Silver Spring was named for a mica-flecked freshwater spring discovered in the area around 1840. The spring is now dry, but the original location is preserved in Acorn Park, one of many public parks in Silver Spring. Brookside Gardens, a public garden in Wheaton Park, is free and open to the public, and hosts horticultural and arts classes regularly. Acres of rolling terrain, herb gardens, rose gardens, a lake stroll and more are a great amenity for residents. Their butterfly house is a hugely popular attraction for children of all ages! In addition to parks and green spaces, the interactive fountain in Downtown Silver Spring is a fun place for families in the summer. Free Wi-Fi throughout the downtown area makes local coffee shops and parks great places to catch up on local news while reading one of many blogs about Silver Spring.  

Close-Knit and Creative

Residents of Silver Spring are fiercely protective of their city. Many have worked hard over the years to re-build and revitalize the entire area. Their dedication has paid off. Three metro stops service Silver Spring, and between them lay thousands of affordable homes for sale in beautiful neighborhoods close to the City. Settled just inside the Beltway, Silver Spring offers suburban conveniences and an urban experience of its own. An added bonus for those who work in downtown D.C. is the ability to avoid daily beltway traffic! Prevention Magazine named Silver Spring one of the best cities for walking in their April 2008 issue.  

Silver Spring is truly one of the best kept secrets in the Washington, D.C. area. It offers many amenities that surrounding communities offer, in a diverse setting in close proximity to the City. Housing prices have risen over the past few years, but still remain affordable. For those relocating to the D.C. area from away, or searching for a new community close by, Silver Spring is a great choice! Homes in Silver Spring under $500,000.