Anonymous wrote:With this budget, I'd suggest looking at the following (and here are also some sample MLS listings so you know where to look; some are outside of your range because houses below $700k go fast):
-The Kentlands neighborhood- Gaithersburg:
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Gaithersburg/701-Lake-Varuna-Dr-20878/home/10881735
You're more likely to run into the same people at the community pool, restaurants, shopping areas, trails, and schools in this neighborhood. There's lots to do, a big community center, a big community calendar of events, etc. A little generic because it's a master planned community and there are a lot of chain stores and restaurants, but close to amenities and lots of friendly families in the neighborhood. Amenities include community pool, tennis, lake, community center, trails, playgrounds, basketball courts.
-Fallsmead neighborhood- Rockville:
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/1827-Greenplace-Ter-20850/home/10520564
Has a close-nit community feel, neighbors get together a lot, everyone hangs out at the community pool, parades during holidays, etc. Feeds into a fantastic elementary school, middle school, and high school (everyone likes the "W" high schools in Montgomery County- Wooton, Whitman, Winston Churchill, & Walter Johnson). Amenities include community pool, trails, tennis, walking distance to elementary school, playground. The community pool is AWESOME for kids.
-Kensington- (I don't really think there are developed neighborhoods per se in this area- it's more the city itself that is like a small town. Since it's closer to DC, it's more transient and you'll get more turnover in neighbors. The homes are older, smaller, and more expensive due to proximity to Bethesda and DC). Drive on Connecticut Avenue through Kensington, also going through Kensington's Antique Row 3762B Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895. It will give you a good feel of the neighborhood.
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Kensington/11117-Mitscher-St-20895/home/11029418
-Garrett Park: (same thing as Kensington- older homes and not really developed neighborhoods, but cute town)
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Kensington/4903-Flanders-Ave-20895/home/10502534 and also drive by Black Market Bistro at 4600 Waverly Ave, Garrett Park, MD 20896. It's a cute little restaurant tucked in the town.
-Old Farm/New Farm (South and North of Tuckerman Lane)- North Bethesda:
Has Farmland Elementary school in the neighborhood, so tons of kids and young families. Also convenient to 270/495
Old Farm:
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/6-Plantation-Ct-20852/home/10505274
New Farm:
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/1010-Farm-Haven-Dr-20852/home/10538106
There is a nearby community pool you can join. There may be a short waitlist. There are also parks, playgrounds, basketball nearby.
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