Silver Spring Neighborhood Information 

Indian Springs

A Sought-After Location
The community of Indian Spring is composed of about 800 homes south of the Capital beltway in Silver Spring, Maryland. Just 7 minutes from Washington, DC, these homes are located within University Boulevard East, East Franklin Avenue and Colesville Road. Many commuters take advantage of Silver Spring’s convenient Metro station located on the Red Line (www.wmata.com).
 

What Makes it Special
Indian Spring standouts from other nearby communities because of its quaint homes, tree-lined streets, awesome location and sense of community that homeowners have created over the years. To no surprise to those living there, Indian Spring was listed as one of the best places to live by Washingtonian magazine in 2005.
 

"This is the kind of inner-Beltway suburb that downtown Silver Spring was revitalized for. The professionals living here may have families, but they’re not so suburbanized that they don’t enjoy the art films, live music, and trendy food that are trademarks of the new Silver Spring."

Positive Housing Trends
Even as the broader Washington metro market has cooled, Indian Spring homes remain sought after. As folks re-locating to the area study DC suburbs, many people start looking in better known Bethesda. After taking a closer look they find that Silver Spring offers more affordable options with similar housing styles, convenient access to transportation and growing entertainment options. Currently Indian Spring homes stay on the market an average of 47 days and closing prices are generally the listing price or slightly above. In other words, your real estate investment in Indian Spring is strong. And, as you see as you visit the neighborhood, many homes have been updated and enlarged to accommodate today’s lifestyles. 

Great Schools
Montgomery County public schools are known as one of the best education systems in the country. The specific schools serving the Indian Spring community are:
Highland View Elementary School,
Silver Spring International Middle School,
Northwood High School,

In addition, 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 and Wheaton.

Private school options close to Indian Spring are both convenient and high quality. At the elementary school level, St. Bernadette's is located minutes away on University Boulevard . In addition, within 2 miles are Grace Episcopal Day School and Calvary Lutheran School (www.celcs.org). To learn more visit HelpMeRhondaRealEstate.com

Indian Spring Community Association & ActivitiesThe Indian Spring Community Association is a very active group that represents the neighborhood's interests in urban planning and other political issues, creates family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and provides a forum for neighbors to communicate with each other. Annual events include: Taste of Indian Spring, neighborhood Clean-Up, Yard Sale, Independence Day Celebration and Annual Holiday Ceremony and Semi Annual Holiday House Tour. A quick visit to www.iscaonline.com will give you a great feel for this friendly, active neighborhood.

• American Film Institute (showing classic, foreign and art films), state-of-the-art Majestic Theatres, Round House Theatre and outdoor concerts in the warm months
• A wide array of restaurants including Austin Grill, Ben & Jerry's, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Macaroni Grill, Noodles & Company, Phillip's, Starbucks and many excellent ethnic restaurants
• Retail including Ann Taylor Loft, Borders Books and Music, Bombay Company, DSW Shoes, Pier 1, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's
• Visit www.silverspringdowntown.com to learn more about the fantastic downtown area!

Four Corners
An Ideal Location
The community of Four Corners is an area of Silver Spring, MD that surrounds the highway intersection of University Boulevard and Colesville Road (Route 29). When literally divided into "four corners" distinct neighborhoods emerge: Woodmoor, directly behind Woodmoor Shopping Center; Indian Spring, roughly bounded by University Boulevard East, Colesville Road and East Franklin Drive; North Four Corners, located behind The Corner Pub; and South Four Corners loosely bounded by University Boulevard West, Dennis Avenue and Forest Glen Road. The Four Corners community is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Washington, DC and hosts immediate access to the Capital Beltway. Many commuters take advantage of either the Silver Spring or Forest Glen Metro stations located on the Red Line.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

What Makes it Special
The community of Silver Spring has always offered residents charming homes, unparalleled access to major transportation and the District, superior schools, convenient shopping and plenty of outdoor recreation options. Today Silver Spring has become a major business center as well. The community of Four Corners itself is well established. Most homes in Four Corners were built in the years surrounding World War II. These solidly constructed homes are quaint Cape Cods and traditional Colonials. Later in the 50’s and 60’s, Ramblers and split level homes were introduced. Streets are tree lined and neighborhood parks abound. Silver Spring is also home to Sligo Creek Park with athletic fields, play grounds, fitness and biking trails, and much more.
 

A Sound Investment: Homes Maintain Value Over Time
Even as the broader Washington metro market has cooled, Four Corners homes remain sought after. As folks re-locating to the area study DC suburbs, many people start looking in better known Bethesda. After taking a closer look they find that Silver Spring offers more affordable options with similar housing styles, convenient access to transportation and growing entertainment options. Currently Four Corners homes stay on the market an average of 67 days and closing prices are generally the listing price or slightly below. In other words, your real estate investment in Four Corners is strong. And, as you see as you visit the neighborhood, many homes have been updated and enlarged to accommodate today’s lifestyles.
 

Great Schools
Montgomery County public schools are known as one of the best education systems in the country. The specific schools serving Four Corners are:
Forest Knolls Elementary School,
Silver Spring International Middle School,
Northwood High School,

In addition, 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 and Wheaton.

Private school options close to Indian Spring are both convenient and high quality. At the elementary school level, St. Bernadette's is located minutes away on University Boulevard. In addition, within 2 miles are Grace Episcopal Day School and Calvary Lutheran School. To learn more visit HelpMeRhondaRealEstate.com.

Community Associations & Activities
Four Corners hosts two community organizations. The first is South Four Corners Association (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFCCAMembers/) that represents the neighborhood’s interests in urban planning, creates family-oriented social events for neighbors to meet and provides a forum for neighbors to communicate with each other. This includes: Community Day, National Night Out, a babysitting coop, community yard sales and more. The Northwood — Four Corners Civic Association is a sister organization serving other residents of Four Corners.
 

Silver Spring Amenities
According to The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce (GSSCC), downtown Silver Spring is the fastest growing urban center in the area. New retail, restaurants, entertainment, office and residential development are on every corner. Over $400 million in private, County and State funds are being invested in renovations and new construction. A few highlights are:

• American Film Institute (showing classic, foreign and art films), state-of-the-art Majestic Theatres, Round House Theatre and outdoor concerts in the warm months
• A wide array of restaurants including Austin Grill, Ben & Jerry's, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Macaroni Grill, Noodles & Company, Phillip's, Starbucks and many excellent ethnic restaurants
• Retail including Ann Taylor Loft, Borders Books and Music, Bombay Company, DSW Shoes, Pier 1, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's
• Visit
• www.silverspringdowntown.com to learn more about the fantastic downtown area!

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