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Connecticut Avenue Park

Connecticut Avenue Park

Neighborhood in Wheaton, Maryland

Montgomery County 20902, 20906

$482,210 Average Value
$280 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

A community within the greater Wheaton area, the neighborhood of Connecticut Avenue Park is located just south of Glenmont and above North Kensington. Primarily a residential area, residents of Connecticut Avenue Park benefit from cozy homes, lots of woodlands and proximity to Washington DC.

Housing styles in Connecticut Avenue Park range from single-family homes to town house options. Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist cottages, ramblers and split levels or opt for the larger Colonial styles.. The average sales price is $467,000, but price points vary depending on the age, size and condition of the property.

Students here attend Montgomery County Public Schools like Arcola Elementary, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School and Wheaton High School. Ranking as Maryland’s second-best school district in the state, it should come as no surprise that all three schools received a rating of ‘B’ or higher from Niche.com. In addition, Wheaton High School serves over 2300 students in ninth through twelfth grades and is known for its academies which range across disciplines from art to the biosciences to technology and global studies.

For all of your daily essentials head over to Veirs Mill Road where you’ll find the Stoneymill Square Shopping Center. Featuring an expansive Korean Korner grocery store, several casual and fast food eateries and multiple retail options, you can knock out all of your errands here. Across the street, you’ll also find a Walgreens pharmacy and additional dining options.

For an even broader assortment of retailers, the neighboring Westfield Wheaton Mall features over 100 stores and 27 dining establishments to choose from, as well as a movie theater. Situated adjacent to big box retailers like a Costco, DICK’s Sporting Goods and a Target, you can truly shop til you drop here.

For some time outdoors, head over to Stoney Brook Local Park which features tennis courts and soccer fields for public use. Nearby, the Matthew Henson State Park offers 116 acres of green spaces and woodlands and is also home to the Matthew Henson Trail. Popular with hikers, bikers and rollerbladers this 4.2-mile trail includes a section of wooden boardwalk and contours the local creek.

And being a part of the greater Wheaton area means residents of Connetticut Avenue Park will also benefit from this area’s shared amenities, like the Wheaton Regional Park and Wheaton Ice Arena. The park, which encompasses over 500 acres of land, includes three major recreational areas—Shorefiled, Glenallen and Orebaugh—with each offering a unique set of amenities ranging from playgrounds and athletic fields to picnic pavilions and even Brookside Gardens.

An added benefit of living in Connecticut Avenue Park? You’re always close to local transit options, like the Glenmont Metro Station. Perfect for those commuting into neighboring Washington DC , park at the local Kiss and Ride station, then take the Metro where you need to be.

This is Connecticut Avenue Park, a suburb of the greater Wheaton community.

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Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

33 min drive

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Valleywood Dr & Henderson Ave

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Weller Rd & Dean Rd

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Veirs Mill Rd & Randolph Rd

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Randolph Rd & Veirs Mill Rd

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Veirs Mill Rd & Gridley Rd

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Randolph Rd & Colie Dr

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Randolph Rd & Bluhill Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Connecticut Avenue Park US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$525,000
Median Single Family Price
$542,000
Median Townhouse Price
$397,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$280
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,180
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,514
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,751

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
12,612
Median Age
39
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$96,753
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,781

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
73.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

54 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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