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Market Report for Rockville Maryland 20853

Rockville Maryland is the County Seat for Montgomery County

Active Listings of DETACHED homes for sale in Rockville Maryland 20853

There are 65 ACTIVE listings of detached homes for sale in Rockville, Maryland 20853.

• The lowest price is $245,000.
• The highest price is $1,299,000.

UNDER CONTRACT homes in Rockville Maryland 20853

There are 81 detached homes UNDER CONTRACT in Rockville Maryland 20853. 

• The lowest price Under Contract is $185,000.
• The highest price Under Contract is $950,000.

FORECLOSED homes for sale in Rockville Maryland 20853

There are 2 foreclosed detached homes currently for sale in Rockville Maryland 20853.

• The lowest price is $308,000.
• The highest price is $524,900.

About Rockville Maryland

Rockville has more than 60,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households.

The Rockville community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with more than one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world.

Rockville, MD is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs. The jobs-to-households ratio of nearly 4:1 is unrivaled in the region.

Rockville has a rich history going back over 250 years. Rockville was named as the seat of Montgomery County in 1776.

Another distinguishing feature of Rockville is the City government, which continues to strive to make Rockville one of the nation’s very best places to live and work. Along this line, we were especially pleased that Money Magazine ranked Rockville MD No. 66 in its 2008 list of “Best Places to Live in the United States.”

Rockville is proud of the wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities available in the community. This tradition continues in Rockville’s Town Center downtown, with a number of exciting events that are hosted there that run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Rockville Metro offers a joint Washington Metro, MARC, and Amtrak station in Rockville, Maryland and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. 

Conserving Water Use in Your Home Can Save You Dollars

Tips for Saving Water in Your Home

Here are some tips on conserving water in your home to help keep your water bill within the average amount...

WAYS TO SAVE WATER INSIDE YOUR HOME

How To Save Water in the Bathroom

The bathroom is where most of the home's water is used -- so, it is the place where you can save the most.

Toilet

	Flush only when necessary. Don't use your toilet for a garbage disposal and/or trash can. Consider installing a low-flow toilet (required for replacements and new installations).
	Install a water-saving displacement device. For older toilets, buy or make a device that won't harm your plumbing such as a toilet dam or weighted plastic jug full of water. Be sure that installation does not interfere with operating parts. DO NOT use a brick -- it may disintegrate and cause problems.
	Check overflow pipes to be sure that water isn't draining. Request a leak detector kit from the WSSC Office of Communications or simply add dark food coloring to TANK water. DON'T FLUSH! Check water in TOILET BOWL 15-20 minutes later. Color in the toilet bowl means you have a leak.

Sinks

	Fill bowl with water instead of letting water run when you wash, brush teeth or shave.
	Repair leaks, attend to drips promptly.
	Install water saving devices. Try a faucet aerator to reduce amount of water used.

Tub or Shower

	Take shallow baths and plug the drain before you run water. Keep showers short with pressure at low force. Re-use bath water to water your lawn or shrubs or for heavy cleaning jobs like floors or cars.
	Install water-saving devices. Use a low-flow shower head, flow restrictor or cut off valve (lets you shut off water at shower head while soaping up and shampooing without changing the faucet setting)

How To Save Water in the Kitchen

The kitchen is an excellent place for conservation. Be especially conscious of running water and use it sparingly.

Dishwasher

	Economize. Do only full loads. Avoid using extra cycles. Choose a water-saving model.
	Repair leaks. Inspect all connections to make sure they are tight and dry.

Handwashing Dishes

Scrape dishes, but don't prerinse. Soak pots and pans before washing. Instead of running water continuously, fill wash and rinse basins with water. Use minimum amount of detergent.

Garbage Disposal

Use sink disposal unit sparingly,(but never use without running water) or use a garbage can or compost heap instead.

Food Preparation

Use a brush and bowl full of water to wash vegetables. Thaw frozen food in your refrigerator, not under running water. Cook vegetables with a minimum amount of water and save cooking water for soup stock.

Drinking Water

Instead of cooling water by running, keep a container of cold water in the refrigerator. Make only the amount of coffee, tea, etc. you expect to consume.

 

How To Save Water in the Laundry

More than 10% of all water used at home is used in the washing machine, so even small investments of time and money can pay off in the long run.

Clothes Washer

	Use the load selector to match water level to size of load. ( If no selector then only do full loads.) Presoak heavily soiled items. Always use minimum amount of detergent.
	Check faucets and hose connections for leaks. Repair or replace when necessary. Inspect pipes for pinhole leaks or leaking joints.
	If buying a new washer, purchase one with conservation features. Choose a washer with load size selector or variable water level control.

 

WAYS TO SAVE WATER OUTSIDE YOUR HOME

How To Save Water Outside the Home

The rate of consumption for water-saving devices or products varies significantly. Please check the packaging on the plumbing fixture or product you purchase to determine the water efficiency of your merchandise.Warm weather means more outdoor activities -- and more outdoor water use. Be as careful and efficient outdoors as you are inside the home.

** AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER DAY PER PERSON = 70 GALLONS 

Hoses

	Check hose and connectors. Repair or replace leaky parts or sections.
	Use a nozzle which can be shut off or adjusted to fine spray. When finished, shut off at the house instead of at nozzle to avoid leaks. Consider a water-saving drip irrigation system which provides a slow steady supply of water to garden and shrubbery.

Lawn & Garden

	Water slowly and thoroughly during cool, windless hours, as infrequently as possible. Let grass grow taller in hot weather. Use mulch in the garden and around shrubs to save moisture. Plant native and other shrubs that don't need a lot of watering. Consider alternatives to big thirsty lawns.
	Re-using water is a good idea. Some cleaning water and pool water is fine for watering lawn and garden.

Car

	Rinse car once, wash from bucket of soapy water, rinse quickly again.
	Used water is fine for chrome, hub caps, wheels.

Driveways & Walkways

Use a broom or rake instead of water to remove leaves, clippings, debris.

Pool

	Keep level low to minimize splashing. Use a cover to slow evaporation (keeps water cleaner, too).
	Check walls, filtration systems, inlets; repair where needed.

  

  

AVERAGE WATER USE BASED ON ACTIVITY

WATER ACTIVITIES:

INSIDE  ACTIVITY	GALLONS   USED (conventional)	GALLONS  USED (water saving*)
Toilet Flushing	5 - 7 gallons  per flush	1½ - 3½ gallons  per flush
Shower (water running)	7 - 10 gallons  per minute	2 - 4 gallons  per minute
Bath (Full tub)	36 - 50 gallons  (conventional)	30 - 40 gallons(conventional)  40 - 80 gallons(whirlpool)
Laundry Machine (full load)	60 gallons top loader	42 gallons top loader
Dishwasher	15 gallons normal load	7½ - 10 gallons normal load
Dish washing by hand	30 gallons tap running	10 - 20 gallons tap running
Shaving	20 gallons tap running	2 - 5 gallons tap running
Brushing Teeth	10 gallons tap running	2 - 3 gallons tap running
Washing Hands	2 gallons tap running	1 - 2 gallons tap running

 

*	The rate of consumption for water-saving devices or products varies significantly. Please check the packaging on the plumbing fixture or product you purchase to determine the water efficiency of your merchandise.
**	AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER DAY PER PERSON = 70 GALLONS

INSIDE WATER USE

During hot, dry conditions, general water consumption for bathing, laundry, and overall water usage increases.

ACTIVITY / PER PERSON ONE TIME EACH DAY	GALLONS USED (no water saving devices)	COMMENTS
BATH	30 - 50 GAL.
SHOWER (WATER RUNNING)	7 - 10 GAL. PER MINUTE	· THE AVER. SHOWER = 12 TO 15 MIN. · A 15 MIN SHOWER = APPROX. 150 GAL. · MANY PEOPLE TAKE LONGER THAN 15 MINUTE SHOWERS. · OFTEN, DURING THE HOT WEATHER WE SHOWER MORE THAN ONE TIME PER DAY.

 OUTSIDE WATER USE

During dry conditions, customers generally water lawns and gardens more frequently. Also, usage due to washing cars, home maintenance, pools or playing in sprinklers, and general outside activities increases. The Commission rate (per thousand gallons of water used) increases as the number of gallons used per day increases, i.e. the Average Daily Consumption (ADC). The ADC, and therefore the cost per thousand gallons of water, often increases due to dry conditions and seasonal water usage.

HOSE SIZE	LBS. PRESSURE PER SQ INCH	TIME	GALLONS USED
1/2 INCH	60	1 HOUR	630
5/8 INCH	60	1 HOUR	1,020
3/4 INCH	60	1 HOUR	1,860

 

Tips for Resolving a Dispute with your local Water Utility Company

1. Call early in the morning as soon as they open, to avoid a long phone wait to speak with a customer service rep.
2. When you finally get through to a real person, ask for their name and position immediately and make a note of the date, time and person's name. 
3. Explain your problem as succinctly as you can without interjecting a lot of emotion.  If you act excited about the $800 Water Bill you just received, for example, they will reprimand you for being rude or angry.  At that point, the focus of the conversation will take a different direction.
4. Question their response to your problem - They most likely will not accept any responsibility for the problem and will deflect it back to you.
5. Ask for an adjustment even when they tell you it's not their problem.
6. Be agreeable to whatever suggestions or steps they require of you while you continue to ask for an adjustment.
7. Call back everyday until the problem is resolved.
8. Ask for the meter to be inspected and/or replaced even when they deny that as the possible problem.
9. When you finally connect with a customer service rep who is helpful and polite on the phone, ask for their direct phone number and extension.
10. If you do not get any satisfaction, ask to speak to the manager.

 

For more information on WSSC go to their webpage at:

http://www.wssc.dst.md.us/service/index.cfm

Come to Olney Farmers & Artists Market!

Every Sunday until November 4th
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Location: Montgomery MedStar Hospital Center Thrift Shop Grounds

Route 108 & Prince Phillip Dr.

Olney, MD 20832

 

 

Bring the whole family and come on out to the Montgomery MedStar Hospital Thrift Shop Grounds, at Route 108 and Prince Philip Drive in Olney, MD. 

 

All the wonderful farmers will be back:

Expect a new meat and poultry farmer.

Frankly Pizza, our newest vendor.

Eat A Little Something will be serving waffles and crepes for breakfast, something new, plus their wonderful BBQ.

Chef's demo will feature Olive Oil and Sea Salt and bread pairings, courtesy of one of Washington's most renowned chefs, Enzo.

The latest creations from artists with special offerings for Mother's Day!

Free massages for Mom's and great giveaways!

 

This season, you can donate $25 or less to a special fund, so that needy people can double their food stamps to get fresh produce.

DON'T MISS THE OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, May 20 at 5440 Marlin St., Rockville, MD 20853

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Beautiful 5 Bedroom Split Level with 4 finished levels in Rockville, MD 20853

Located in the Desirable Manor Lake Community

List Price $519,900

This beautiful 4-Level Split features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood flooring, updated kitchen, sunroom with view of beautiful gardens in rear yard, finished lower level, oversized carport and 2 storage sheds.

Contract Barbara Michaluk, Weichert Realtor for a private showing of this lovely home in Rockville, MD.

Leisure World of Maryland Physical Properties Dept offers Annual Maintenance Service Contracts to all Residents

All residents of 55+ Leisure World of Maryland have the option of a Service Contract with the Physical Properties Department (PPD).  PPD is a full service maintenance department located inside Leisure World of Maryland.

 

 

 

Did you know that the new Service Contracts offer the following benefits to Leisure World residents?

• Opportunity to minimize "hassles" when emergencies occur.

• Added services at 2010 prices.
• One-time payment to cover a full year of service (Visa and MasterCard accepted).
• Coverage for routine and emergency services.

• After-hours and weekend service, no overtime charges 
  

  (covered hours: 8:00 AM - Midnight, seven days a week).

 

Universal Contract: Covers Repairs of Appliances and Handyman Services.

Universal Plus Contract: Add Electrical and Plumbing Services.

Comprehensive Contract: Covers Repairs of Appliances, Handyman Services, Hot Water Heater, and Heating and Air Conditioning. (Note: Excludes Electrical and Plumbing Services.)

Comprehensive Plus Contract: Add Electrical and Plumbing Services.

These contracts are an excellent value when compared to other plans. The contracts also offer after-hours and weekend services for emergencies and other required services. Unlike other plans, this off-hours work is available without an overtime charge for labor up until midnight.

If you wish to subscribe to one of our contracts, please provide your Mutual, building, and unit information; your phone number; sign and date the agreement; and return the completed agreement with your check for the appropriate amount made payable to LWMC.

Completed agreements and checks should be sent to:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES DEPT., ATTN. MARY CLARK

LEISURE WORLD OF MARYLAND CORPORATION'

3301 NORTH LEISURE WORLD BOULEVARD

SILVER SPRING, MD 20906

For further information regarding the availability of partial-year contracts, for NEW residents only, please call Mary Clark of the Physical Properties Department, at 301-598-1317.

Options for four different levels of service at varying prices.

Christopher's Hardware

is having their Grand Opening

this Saturday & Sunday

from 10am-2pm.

 

Festivities will include FREE hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and fun giveaways.

Live music will include The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition and Sherwood High School Band.

In support of their milestone event, EMU Walk-in Clinic will be providing FREE blood pressure checks on Saturday.

So come out and support Christopher' s Hardware Grand Opening Celebration! !!

 For more info go to:

Christopher’s Hardware

500 Olney-Sandy Spring Road

Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860 map

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm

Sat: 8am-6pm

Sun: 9am-5pm

Manor Lake Community Yard Sale, Sat., May 19th in Rockville, MD 20853

9:00 - 12 noon

Rockville, MD 20853

The event will be held in the parking lot of
Beverly Farms Elementary School
located at 15101 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853

Parking spaces are $10 per space

Don't miss this great community yard sale in Rockville, MD 20853

Directions: Rt. 28 Norbeck Road to Bauer Drive into Manor Lake.  Continue on Bauer Drive to 15101 Bauer Dr. at Beverly Farms Elementary School parking lot.

 

Open House Sun., May 20 at 5440 Marlin St., Rockville, MD 20853

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Beautiful 5 Bedroom Split Level with 4 finished levels in Rockville, MD 20853

Located in the Desirable Manor Lake Community

List Price $519,900

This beautiful 4-Level Split features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood flooring, updated kitchen, sunroom with view of beautiful gardens in rear yard, finished lower level, oversized carport and 2 storage sheds.

Contract Barbara Michaluk, Weichert Realtor for a private showing of this lovely home in Rockville, MD.

Olney Days 2012  -- May 18th – 20th

 

Schedule of Events

 

Friday, May 18th

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Olney Days Kick-Off

The First Annual Olney’s Idol Contest on Olney Theatre’s Amphitheatre

Rain Date:  May 19th 1:30 pm, on the Historic Stage

Admission: A Package or Can of Non-Perishable Food (for Olney Help)

Saturday, May 19th

7:00 am-10:00 am

Joe’s Ride and Stride Remembering Olney’s Kids

To benefit the Joseph Patrick Sanford Foundation

Starts and Ends in the Oakdale Emory Church Parking Lot and includes

45K & 30K Bike Ride (7 AM), 10K Bike Ride (8 AM),

5K Walk (8 AM) & Kids Bike Rodeo (9 AM),

For more info, visit fletchers4u.com or JoeSandord.com

 

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Olney Days Free Paper Shred Event

Sponsored by Giant Food In the Sandy Spring Bank Parking Lot next door

Limit: 3 boxes or 3 large bags or equivalent

No newspapers – No media e.g., cd’s

 

4:00 pm – Dark

Olney Days Fun Fair and Fireworks at Olney Manor Park

(All activities take place from 4:00 till the fireworks, except as noted below)

Frisbee Derby­Soccer Kick-Off ­Lacrosse Shoot-Out ­

Fire Engine Rides­Carnival Games­

2 for the price of 1Skateboarding­

Pasta Eating Contest (5:00 pm)­

Ice Cream Eating Contest (5:30 pm) ­

Watermelon Eating & Seed Spitting Contest (6:00 pm) ­

Olney, England Pancake Race (7:00 pm)  

Olney Big Band (7:30 – 9:00 pm)­

FIREWORKS at Dusk ­

 

Sunday, May 20th

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

17th Annual Olney Days Car and Truck Show at Fletcher’s Service Center – 18001 Georgia Ave., Sponsored by Fletcher’s Service Center

For more info, call 301 924-4500

 

2:00 pm

29th Olney Days Parade

Olney – It’s a Green Thing

Georgia Avenue between Prince Philip Dr and Spartan Rd

4:00 pm -8:00 pm

Olney Days Rock the Lot Block Party in Rocketeria’s Parking Lot – 18120 Hillcrest Avenue

Fun for the Whole Family – Food, Fun, and Live Music by

The Fisherman ­ Todd Wright ­ El Grande ­ Eden Burns­

Sponsored by Rocketeria  – To Benefit PROJECT CHANGE

Coordinated by the Greater Olney Civic Association

 

For more information, call 301 774-6774 or go to Olney Days 2012 schedule of events.

Live a Greener Life - Green Websites for Making a Greener Planet

Living Green Resources

 

www.grist.org............................		Environmental news, the latest "green" product, even how green is your candidate.  Lively, informational and worthwhile.
Green.yahoo.com.......................		Extensive information for technology, home and garden, transportation, food and health, energy, buying, gift guide, even calculates your personal carbon footprint.
Catalogchoice.org......................		Free sign-up service to decline unsolicited catalogs - lighten your footprint on the environment.
Greenerchoices.org....................		Part of Consumer Reports.  Gives product lists with green ratings for appliances, cars, electronics, food-beverages, home and garden.  In addition has information on hot topics such as recycling, label evaluation to buying greener products, energy calculators and product recommendations.
Freecycle.org.............................		Grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to the exchange of free items and keeping the "good stuff out of landfills."  One person's trash is another person's treasure.  It is helping keep over 300 tons a day out of landfills.
Earth911.org.............................		Its basic mission is to teach how we can continue to buy and use products we love without destroying the planet.  Identifies hazardous products, learn what to do with them and tips on recycling and green shopping.
GreenbuildingInstitute.org..........		Sustainable building practices through education and example.
Energystar.gov/homeperformance.		Government backed program to help save money and protect the environment using energy efficient products and lifestyle.  This website helps from diagnosing the problem to improving to upgrading the energy efficiency of your home.
Lighterfootstep.com..................		Greening your life made easy.  Great advice on making your home and office greener.
Goinggreenathome.org..............		From Montgomery County Planning Dept.  Free presentations from experts show how homeowners can reduce energy costs and lessen their impact on the environment.  Have you always wanted a green home and don't know where to start?  Start here.
EPA Water Sense Label..............		WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment. Look for the WaterSense label to choose quality, water-efficient products for your home.
Clean Currents Information........		Montgomery County is helping you make the switch to clean energy!  Sign-up for clean energy through one of the program's approved energy suppliers or REC marketers and you will receive a reward, half a cent ($0.005) for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of program certified clean energy used.  The reward will be included on your energy bill, or will be discounted when you purchase RECs.  Even if your electric bill is paid as part of your rent or lease, you can still get clean energy!
Tree Rebate Program: MD..........		Get a coupon is worth $25 off the purchase of one tree with retail value of $50 or more at all participating retail nurseries and garden centers. The discount is taken at the register at the time of the sale.
Tree Rebate Program: DC..........		Because trees provide extraordinary environmental and community benefits, Casey Trees and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) have partnered to offer a rebate of up to $50.00 to individuals who plant a tree on residential property in the District of Columbia.