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Montgomery County, located just northwest of Washington D.C., boasts a number of exciting cities and attractions, making it an excellent place to call home. With a mix of affluent cities and bustling urban districts, there’s something for everyone to discover: Parks, theaters, historical venues, galleries, restaurants, shopping, golf courses, recreational areas – these are just some of the features that make Jeanne so proud to be a member of her local community. With years of service experience in all areas of Montgomery County – from the beautiful Bethesda, Potomac, and Rockville, to Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, and more – Jeanne’s knowledge of the local landscape will be invaluable when searching for the community that best fits your lifestyle.
For information on the fantastic schools located in Montgomery County, please visit the MCPS Website.
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Located on the absolutely gorgeous Potomac River, this area of Montgomery County is perfect for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle filled with golf, horseback riding, polo, and evening parties, all with exceptional views. Potomac sits in a location unlike any other – enjoy peace and serenity whenever you want in the comfort of your home, but the busy metropolitan Washington D.C. Is just a short drive away, making the possibilities endless. Potomac, Maryland, is acclaimed as one of the most affluent towns in the United States, recently rated seventh overall by CNNMoney.com. It is the seventh most educated small town according to Forbes and the 29th richest zip code in the country according to Bloomberg Business Week. As of the 2010 census, the population was just under 45,000. According to neighborhoodscout.com, Potomac is home to many people who could be described as “urban sophisticates,” people who are “educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel.” At the center of this popular community is Potomac Village, a small cluster of shops, banks, restaurants, and businesses, located at the intersections of Falls Road and River Road.
Fast food restaurants are not allowed in Potomac Village, but there are several “moderately paced” restaurants and a number of fine dining establishments as well. Potomac is considered a great place for families with children. The town is part of an excellent public school cluster (Winston Churchill High School was named the best public high school in Maryland for 2012 by US News & World Report), and there are a number of highly respected private schools in and around Potomac as well. There are numerous local parks and playgrounds, the Potomac Community Center, a county-run golf course, and the prestigious TPC Potomac at Avenel. With a crime rate among the lowest in the country, this is a great place to raise a family. Potomac real estate prices are among the most expensive in the country, but the stability of the community is one of the strongest in the country as well. Among the more popular neighborhoods are Avenel with its TPC Golf Course, community swim/tennis club, and biking and walking trails, Potomac Falls (where the lots are a minimum of two acres and which was named “The Best Neighborhood for Having Your Own Space” by Bethesda Magazine for 2013), and River Falls (with its highly popular community clubhouse, swim/tennis clubs, playground, and sports fields).[/toggle_framed]
[toggle_framed title=”Rockville”]Looking for that “small city” feel but still want ample opportunities for work and recreation? Rockville is the perfect city, offering a highly-educated, business-minded population that understands the balance of work and play. Though it’s located just moments from one of the nation’s most powerful metropolitan areas, Washington D.C., Rockville still manages to maintain its hometown feel. If a tight-knit community is important to you, then Rockville may just be the place to call home.
Rockville is a city located in the central region of Montgomery County, Maryland. It is the county seat and is a major incorporated city of Montgomery County and forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2010 United States Census tabulated the Rockville’s population at 61,209, making it the third largest incorporated city in Maryland, behind Baltimore and Frederick. Rockville is the largest incorporated city in Montgomery County, Maryland, although the nearby census-designated place of Germantown is more populous. Rockville, along with neighboring Gaithersburg and Bethesda, is at the core of the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor which is home to numerous software and biotechnology companies as well as several federal government institutions. The city also has several upscale regional shopping centers and is one of the major retail hubs in Montgomery County.
The median income for a household in the city as of 2007 is $86,085. As of 2007, the median income for a family was $98,257. Males have a median income of $53,764 versus $38,788 for females. The per capita income for the city is $30,518. 7.8% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.[/toggle_framed]
[toggle_framed title=”Bethesda”]Widely known in the region for its thriving urban district, Bethesda has the evening life down to a tee. With numerous restaurants, art galleries, live theaters, and unbeatable shopping locations, Bethesda truly has something to offer for everyone. In addition to the fantastic night life offered in Downtown Bethesda, there’s plenty to do in the city when the sun comes up, from coffee with friends to enjoying the exceptional Bethesda Library. Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States, placing first in Forbes list of America’s most educated small towns and first on CNNMoney.com‘s list of top-earning American towns in 2012. In April 2009, Forbes ranked Bethesda second on its list of “America’s Most Livable Cities.”
Important institutions located in Bethesda include the National Institutes of Health campus, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. Bethesda is also home to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, formerly referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital (National Naval Medical Center, NNMC). The Medical Center is also the place where the President goes to get his yearly check-up. Adjoining the hospital to the east is the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, as well as a number of other military medical and research institutions. The headquarters of defense conglomerate Lockheed Martin, managed health care company Coventry Health Care and hotel and resort chains Marriott International and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. are located in Bethesda. On the professional services side, numerous banks (PNC, Capital One Bank) brokerage firms (SmithBarney, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, Fidelity) and law firms (Ballard Spahr, JDKatz, Paley Rothman, Lerch Early & Brewer) maintain offices in Bethesda. Bethesda has two farmers markets, the Montgomery Farm Woman’s Cooperative Market and the Bethesda Farmer’s Market.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) has developed much of the west side of downtown Bethesda into an area called Bethesda Row. The vibrant district includes Barnes and Noble, an Apple Store, a cinema, and dozens of shops and restaurants. Also located in downtown Bethesda is one of the Madonna of the Trail monuments, erected by the National Old Trails Association working in concert with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Judge Harry S. Truman, presided over the dedication of the Bethesda monument, on April 19, 1929. Nearby is the Bethesda Post Office. Also starting in the heart of downtown Bethesda, is the Capital Crescent Trail which follows the old tracks of the B&O Railroad stretching from Georgetown, Washington, D.C., to Silver Spring, MD. Walter Reed Medical Center and the Bethesda Theater are two important Art Deco architectural structures in the suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C. The Writer’s Center in Bethesda publishes Poet Lore, the longest continuously running poetry journal in the United States.[/toggle_framed]
[toggle_framed title=”Silver Spring”]In Silver Spring, natural beauty meets a bustling business hub, making it the perfect city for someone who likes to combine a day’s work with active weekends in nature. Located adjacent to northernmost Washington D.C., the Central Business District houses an immense amount of office space, spanning a number of industries, meaning that your new job may be close by. Nestled in the beautifully maintained southern part of Silver Spring is the gorgeous Acorn Park, believed to have once been the site of the spring that offered the city its namesake. It had a population of 71,452 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth most populous place in Maryland, after Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown. As of the 2010 census, there were 71,452 people, 28,603 households, and 15,684 families residing in the Silver Spring CDP. The median income for a household in the census area was 71,986, and the median income for a family was $84,136.
Numerous fantastic recreational areas make their home in Silver Spring. Rock Creek Park passes along the west side of Silver Spring, and offers hiking trails, picnic grounds, and bicycling on weekends, when its main road, Beach Drive, is mostly closed to motor vehicles. Sligo Creek Park follows Sligo Creek through Silver Spring; it offers hiking trails, tennis courts, playgrounds and bicycling. The latter is facilitated on weekends, when parts of Sligo Creek Parkway are closed to autos. The bike trails are winding and slower than most in the region. Recently, rocks have been spread along either side of the road, providing a hazardous bike ride, or skating leisure. Acorn Park in the downtown area of Silver Spring is believed to be the site of the eponymous “silver spring”. The 14.5-acre (59,000 m2) Jesup Blair Park was recently renovated and has a soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic area. Brookside Gardens is a 50-acre (20 ha) park within Wheaton Regional Park, in “greater” Silver Spring. It is located on the original site of Stadler Nursery.
Downtown Silver Spring hosts several entertainment, musical, and ethnic festivals, the most notable of which are the Silverdocs documentary film festival held each June and hosted by Discovery Communications and the American Film Institute, as well as the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade (Saturday before Thanksgiving) for Montgomery County. The Silver Spring Jazz Festival has become the biggest event of the year drawing 20,000 people to the free festival held on the second Saturday in September. Featuring local jazz artists and a battle of high school bands, the Silver Spring Jazz Festival has featured such jazz greats as Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Sérgio Mendes, Aaron Neville and such bands as the Mingus Big Band and the Fred Wesley Group. Dining in Silver Spring is also extremely varied, including American, African, Burmese, Ethiopian, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, Salvadoran, Jamaican, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Thai, Chinese, Indian, and fusion restaurants, as well as many national and regional chains.[/toggle_framed]
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