One of Washington, D.C.'s largest suburbs, the city of Rockville is located just 12 miles northwest of the nation's capital in the lovely Montgomery County. With a population of about 59,000, Rockville is also one of the state's largest cities. This diverse suburb occupies more than 13 square miles within the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and has grown from a leisurely, agricultural community in Colonial America to a thriving real cosmopolitan city.
A major portion of the prestigious I-270 corridor is found in Rockville, which serves as both a residential community and an employment center. Rockville residents enjoy easy access to the nation's capital as well as Montgomery County locations such as Bethesda, Silver Springs and Gaithersburg. Rockville's diversified economy includes employment opportunities within the professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services; educational, health and social services; and public administration. The Rockville community is home to many government and private health agencies.
Within the town boundaries, Rockville residents will find an abundance of park and recreational facilities with activities suited for all ages. Golfers can enjoy full days swinging away at the 18-hole championship Red Gate Golf Course. Nearby Washington, D.C. is just a short drive away and provides further outstanding cultural attractions and historical landmarks as well as excellent educational opportunities. The Montgomery County Public School District accommodates students enrolled in K-12, which is the state's largest district, serving more than 136,000 students.
Rockville Real Estate Market: Price Range of Rockville, MD Houses for Sale
The Rockville real estate market is made up primarily of single-family detached homes and houses. Three to five-bedroom homes are priced from just under $300,000 and up to $700,000 and more. The majority of these homes are located on large lots. Luxury executive homes and estate properties situated on lots of half an acre to an acre in size can be purchased from approximately $900,000, with prices ranging well into the millions. Townhouses and condominiums are also widespread throughout the community, with sale prices ranging from just under $300,000 to more than $500,000 for two or three-bedroom properties. Land lots are also available for custom home development from around $200,000 and up to $300,000 for less than half an acre.
"Vanda Lorungrochana & Ryan Gale : Your Real Estate Experts in Rockville, MD"
Vanda Lorungrochana & Ryan Gale
Long and Foster Realtors
14941 - A Shady Grove Road
Rockville, Maryland 20850
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Vanda today at 240-381-6493 or call Ryan today at 240-543-8100 or email Vanda and Ryan at swordofrome@yahoo.com.
Vanda Lorungrochana & Ryan Gale: Vanda and Ryan are boutique REALTORS® for Long and Foster Realtors, specializing in personal service. Backed by the support and resources of Long and Foster, Vanda and Ryan work with a strong network of agents and have access to the latest Real Estate training that keeps them up to date on current market trends and conditions as well as information regarding the local and regional real estate markets. Vanda and Ryan combine these resources with their own intimate knowledge of their local Real Estate market to offer their clients a truly unique and educative experience when buying and selling property.
Vanda and Ryan strive to form partnerships for life with each client they serve. To this end, they boast a high repeat and referral business rate from satisfied clients. Vanda and Ryan are well-connected with various vendors in their community and have demonstrated an ability to work and introduce their clients to key individuals who can help prepare a home for sale in a manner that benefits the seller, the buyer and the environment. Vanda and Ryan are striving to learn more about green living, realizing that eco-friendly living is very important and essential for our future. They will be getting their EcoBroker (green REALTOR®) designation this fall and will implement that knowledge into their business plan and branding.
Rockville Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $470,289 compared to $447,017 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +5%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Rockville MD. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Rockville to help you find the best home!