Gaithersburg Real Estate
Often referred to as a high-technology business hub, the 9.93 square-mile municipality of Gaithersburg is located in the center of Montgomery County. The small town is home to Olde Towne Gaithersburg, a quaint downtown area that features shops, offices, and restaurants. Presently the downtown area is undergoing a major revitalization effort, which is driving the value of Gaithersburg real estate upward. Gaithersburg is home to an estimated population of 56,300 and sits on 10 square miles in Montgomery County. In 2005, Money Magazine ranked Gaithersburg seventeenth in the nation on the list for "Best Places to Live", and the city has also been recognized as a "Tree City USA" since 1986.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is located in Gaithersburg, and as a result, a number of science-related companies also call the area home.
Gaithersburg real estate is growing as the community draws many young families who are interested in buying a home in a safe and promising Maryland suburb of DC. These suburbs have one of the highest median incomes in the nation, plus outstanding public schools and an abundance of job opportunities. There has never been a more opportune time to buy a home or invest in Gaithersburg real estate.
Residents of Gaithersburg enjoy shopping at the Lakeforest Mall and swimming and tennis at the Quince Orchard Swim and Racquet Club. The Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park and Olde Towne Gaithersburg Day are two popular local events that draw visitors from all over Maryland.
The Washingtonian Center is a town center project that mixes residential, retail, and office development that serves as the unofficial Town Center of Gaithersburg. The housing includes beautiful high-rise condominium units, rental apartments, and luxury townhomes with garages. All homes are just steps away from shopping, movies, health clubs, and offices. Kentlands is another charming planned community in Gaithersburg that consists of nearly 2000 homes. Kentlands' commercial district is home to an art deco cinema, diner, and skating rink, as well as a Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market. There is a wildlife sanctuary right within the neighborhood, in addition to several man-made lakes.
Lakelands is a 340-acre traditional neighborhood adjoining Kentlands. Lakelands was designed to recreate the atmosphere of a small town. The Aventiene is an award winning planned 180-acre community in the works for the city of Gaithersburg. Incorporating the latest technology and recreational amenities, the Aventiene will include approximately 2,000 homes and major retail/commercial space.
For more information about Gaithersburg real estate, contact real estate professionals Craig and Nathan Dart by calling 301.977.2800 today.
